| Title | Tilt Train Technology : A State of the Art Survey |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 49084 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Dorer, Robert; Markos, Stephanie H.; Bang, Arne J.; Boon, Chris J.; Whitten, Brian T. |
| Source | 50p. 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 | 19920501 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This report presents an overview of the state-of-the-art in tilt-train technology. It is intended to give the reader a better understanding of the unique features of this approach to train design and the variations that exist. Briefly described is the function of the tilting mechanism and its performance with respect to passenger ride quality, safety and trip times, which are all influential in passenger acceptance and modal choice. |
| Rosap ID | dot:10563 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10563 |
| TRT Terms | High speed ground transportation; High speed rail; Railroad transportation; Ride quality; Passenger comfort; State of the art studies; Tilting trains; Technological innovations; Human factors engineering |
| Classification | NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Vehicle Design; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Rail Safety; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - High Speed Ground Transportation |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
585375 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/49000/49000/49084/Tilt_Train_Technology.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |