| Title | Safety Relevant Observations on the TGV High Speed Train |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 49083 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Coltman, Michael; Dorer, Robert; Hathaway, William T.; Wlodyka, Raymond A.; Bang, Arne J.; Gray, Donald; Lindsey, Mark S.; O'Sullivan, Bill; Walsh, Joseph W. |
| Source | 46p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publication Date | 19910701 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This report describes the background leading up to the development of the train grande vitesse (TGV) system, the French high-speed technology; the technology itself in some detail; and the potential U.S. applications. This document also reviews Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations that may be applicable to the design of this train relative to any potential U.S. application. |
| Rosap ID | dot:10562 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10562 |
| TRT Terms | High speed rail; Vehicle design; Specifications; Brakes; Railcar trucks; Technology; Control systems; Rolling contact; Regulations |
| Classification | NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - High Speed Ground Transportation; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety; NTL - LAWS AND REGULATIONS - LAWS AND REGULATIONS; NTL - LAWS AND REGULATIONS - Rail Laws and Regulations; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Vehicle Design; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Rail Safety |
| Geographical Coverage |
France |
| Contract Number | PPA-RR-193 |
| Report Number | DOT/FRA/ORD-91/03; DOT-VNTSC-FRA-91-4 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/49000/49000/49083/DOT-VNTSC-FRA-91-4.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |