| Title | Safety of High Speed Magnetic Levitation Transportation Systems - Comparison of U.S. and Foreign Safety Requirements for Application to U.S. Maglev Systems |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 33544 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Bing, Alan J.; Parker, J.D.; Pristach, G.S.; Behara, C.; Gabriel, D. |
| Source | 408p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
Arthur D. Little, Inc.; Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Quade & Douglas |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publication Date | 19930900 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This report presents the results of a systematic review of the safety requirements selected for the German Transrapid electromagnetic (EMS) type maglev system to determine their applicability and completeness with respect to the construction and operation of maglev systems in the United States. The German safety requirements for high-speed maglev systems are documented in the High-Speed Maglev Trains Safety Requirements. Reaelwerk Maanetschnellbahnen-Sicherheitstechnische Anforderunaen (RU MSB), Railroad Construction and Traffic Regulations (EBO). and the draft Maglev Construction and Operation Regulation (draft MB0). A major focus of this report is the evaluation of German Standards Institute standards (DINs) cited in the RW MSB. A review of the RW MSB, the EBO, and the draft HBO safety requirements, as they relate to seven major maglev system functional areas has been performed. These requtrements have been compared and assessed to identify similarities to and differences from equivalent U.S. and international transportation-related regulations, standards, specifications, and/or guidelines, and certain general industrial requirements. Unique aspects of the U.S. operating environment have also been considered. Findings are presented regarding proposed safety requirements for the construction and operation of high-speed maglev systems in the United States. These findings are intended to assist FRA in establishing safety requirements for U.S. maglev systems. |
| Rosap ID | dot:8680 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8680 |
| General Subjects | Magnetic levitation; Maglev; Transportation; High speed ground transportation; Federal Railroad Administration; Passenger trains; Maglev safety; System safety |
| Classification | NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Human Factors |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Contract Number | R3018/RR393 |
| Report Number | DOT-VNTSC-FRA-93-10; DOT/FRA/ORD-93/21 |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/33000/33500/33544/33544.pdf |
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| Database | NTL Digital Repository |