| Title | Operation of High Speed Passenger Trains in Rail Freight Corridors |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 50201 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Abbott, Robert K. |
| Source | 82p. 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 | 19750901 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | A preliminary examination of the problems associated with mixed-traffic operations - conventional freight and high speed passenger trains - is presented. Approaches based upon a modest upgrading of existing signal systems are described. Potential costs to the operating railroads, impact on railroad efficiency, and safety of passengers and train crews are considered. Special attention is given to analysis of stopping distance for various conditions and rolling stock. Basic conclusions are that speeds above 125 MPH are likely to require substantial signal system modification and that freight service capacity will be severely degraded by large numbers of HSPT's; further analysis is required to determine well-founded control-system guidelines. |
| Rosap ID | dot:11594 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11594 |
| TRT Terms | Braking performance; Control devices; Freight trains; Freight transportation; High speed rail; Passenger trains; Passenger transportation; Railroad facility operations; Railroad tracks; Railroad transportation; Railroads; Rapid transit; Safety; Signal devices; Traffic engineering; Traffic safety; Traffic signal control systems; Traffic signals |
| Classification | NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - High Speed Ground Transportation; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Planning and Policy; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety; NTL - FREIGHT - Freight Planning and Policy |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-FRA-75-14; FRA/ORD-76-07 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/50000/50200/50201/DOT-TSC-FRA-75-14_OCR.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |