| Title | High Speed Rail Tilt Train Technology : A State of the Art Survey |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 49068 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Boon, Chris J.; Hayes, William F.; Kesler, J. Kevin; Whitten, Brian T. |
| Source | 208p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | ENSCO; Canadian Institute of Guided Ground Transport |
| Corporate Contributor |
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.); United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publication Date | 19920601 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This report presents an assessment of the technical and operational features of existing and proposed tilt-body rail passenger vehicles. Basic concepts of railroad route selection, track geometry, and curve negotiation are reviewed, and the rationale, advantages and disadvantages associated with body tilting and the techniques used to achieve body tilt are discussed. An overview of the development status and selected key characteristics of tilt technologies are presented. Issues associated with deployment and operation of tilt-body technologies in the U.S. are identified and analyzed, including a review of U.S. experience to date, areas of incompatibility of foreign tilt technology with existing U.S. equipment and infrastructure, special maintenance procedures and skill requirements, and compliance with FRA and other regulations. Appendices to the report present discussions on the physics of curve negotiation for conventional and tilting vehicles, the principles of tilting and tilt control strategies and mechanisms, and a description and technical characterization of the principal tilt technologies. |
| Rosap ID | dot:10547 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10547 |
| TRT Terms | High speed ground transportation; Magnetic levitation; Deployment; Safety; Regulations |
| General Subjects | Safety assessment |
| Classification | NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - High Speed Ground Transportation; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Planning and Policy; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Rail Safety; NTL - LAWS AND REGULATIONS - LAWS AND REGULATIONS |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | DOT-VNTSC/FRA-92-4; DOT/FRA/ORD-92-03 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/49000/49000/49068/PB92224252.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |