| Title | U.S. Transit Track Assessment and Research Needs |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 49757 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Cunney, E. G.; Boyd, P. L.; Woods, J. A. |
| Source | 211p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | ENSCO |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration; John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publisher | United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration |
| Publication Date | 19791201 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | The overall objective of the study is to help expand and systematize the current search for improvements in transit track. The study was initiated to identify new technology and research tasks that may help increase the performance, reliability, and safety of urban rapid transit systems, and to help ensure that track research provides maximum benefits to the transit industry. Track problems and practices were investigated at transit properties in the United States, and technology was studied in the transit industry and other industries in the United States and Europe. Throughout the study, information was sought on the best technological practices currently available and on improvements that may be obtained through systematic research. This report describes track conditions; current practice in track design, construction, maintenance, and inspection; potential opportunities for improvements; favorable technology that is available but not commonly used in transit track systems; and research and support tasks to fill identified needs. The report also describes the evaluation of research and support tasks for relative importance, the analysis of their costs and benefits, and a recommended implementation plan for a track research program. |
| Rosap ID | dot:11181 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11181 |
| TRT Terms | Track ballast; Construction; Inspection; Maintenance; Maintenance of way; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Rapid transit; Research projects; Structural design; Technology; Technology assessment |
| Classification | AGR - INFRASTRUCTURE - INFRASTRUCTURE; AGR - INFRASTRUCTURE - Railroads; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Rail Safety; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States; Europe |
| Contract Number | DOT-TSC-1502; UM-948/R9745 |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-UMTA-79-41; UMTA-MA-06-0100-79-16 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/49000/49700/49757/DOT-TSC-UMTA-79-41.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |