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1
Nov
2018
Research Results
Short Line Safety Institute: 2016 Systematic Review
Subject
Safety Culture,
Short Line Railroads
Keywords: Safety culture, safety culture measurement, evaluation, short line railroads, regional railroads, systematic review, training, education
Abstract: Since 2015, the Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has been conducting voluntary, non-punitive Safety Culture Assessments of short line and regional railroads (i.e., Class II...
Report Number
RR 18-14
Office
RDI-24
26
May
2017
Research Results
Industry Survey of Bolsters and Side Frames Removed from Service
Subject
Best Practices,
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Bolster, side frame, casting, survey, steel
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) conducted an industry survey of defective bolsters and side frames removed from service. Scrapped components (approximately 70...
Report Number
RR 17-07
Office
RDI-22
27
Apr
2017
Reference Materials
Transportation Technology Center (TTC) - Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment,
High-Speed Passenger Rail
Keywords: Transportation Technology Center, TTC, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, UAS
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) owns the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado. Since its dedication as the High Speed Ground Test Center in 1971,...
1
Dec
2015
Technical Reports
Wheel Load Cycle Tag for Rail
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Passenger Rail
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has determined that there is a research need to collect and analyze statistical usage data to help ascertain the cumulative load-induced...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/39
Office
RRD
30
Dec
2013
Technical Reports
Using Wheel Temperature Detector Technology to Monitor Railcar Brake System Effectiveness
Subject
Braking Systems,
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Wheel temperature detector, ineffective brake, air cut out, bad order, cold wheel
Abstract: In support of the FRA Energy, Environment, and Engine (E3) program, this study reviews and evaluates technology development opportunities, equipment upgrades, and best practices (...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/50
Office
RRD
19
Dec
2013
Technical Reports
Workstation Table Crashworthiness Tests
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Occupant Protection,
Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment,
Passenger Rail,
Collision
Keywords: Crashworthiness, workstation table, full-scale train-to-train test, crash energy management, crush zones, rail cars, occupant survivability, collision, injury, impacts
Abstract: This report describes results from the Option C component of a research program aimed at improving crashworthiness of passenger train workstation tables. Research conducted in the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/48
Office
RRD
28
Oct
2013
Technical Reports
Alternative Occupied Volume Integrity (OVI) Tests and Analyses
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Occupant Protection,
Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Occupant volume integrity, testing, finite element analysis, passenger equipment, crashworthiness
Abstract: FRA, supported by the Volpe Center, conducted research on alternative methods of evaluating occupied volume integrity (OVI) in passenger railcars. Guided by this research, an...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/46
Office
RRD
9
May
2013
Other Reports
Research and Development Strategic Plan
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Human Factors,
Rolling Stock,
Signal and Train Control,
Track
Keywords: strategic plan; research and development
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/27
Office
RRD
25
Apr
2013
Technical Reports
Crippling Load Test of Budd Pioneer Car 244, Test 3
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Passenger car, compressive load test, crippling
Abstract: This report summarizes Test 3, a crippling load test on Budd Pioneer Car 244, conducted on June 28, 2011. Before the crippling load test, Transportation Technology Center, Inc.,...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/23
Office
RRD
25
Apr
2013
Technical Reports
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Alternative Fuels and Motive Designs
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Cost-benefit analysis, alternative fuels, biodiesel, motive designs
Abstract: This project was funded by the Federal Railroad Administration to better understand the potential cost and benefits of using alternative fuels for U.S. freight and passenger...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/21
Office
RRD