HIGH SPEED PASSENGER LOCOMOTIVES AND TRACK STRUCTURES

This report presents the results of a brief track structure/locomotive interaction study for VIA Rail Canada Inc. A state-of-the-art literature survey resulted in a parametric analysis describing the impact of locomotive speed, axle load, unsprung mass and track maintenance standards on the track. The impact of other track and locomotive parameters--timber versus concrete ties, wheel diameter, etc.--was also considered.

• Corporate Authors:

  Canadian Institute of Guided Ground Transport

  Queen's University
  Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6,   Canada 

  VIA RAIL CANADA

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• Authors:
  • Fitzpatrick, C
  • Lake, R W
• Publication Date: 1980-3-28

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 45 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axle load force; Concrete; Concrete ties; Deterioration; Force; High speed rail; Locomotives; Railroad rails; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Railroad wheels; Ride quality; Speed limits; Standards; Train track dynamics; Unsprung weight; Vehicle design; Wheels
• Geographic Terms: Canada
• Old TRIS Terms: Axle loadings; Locomotive design; Track deterioration; Track standards; Unsprung mass
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00324495
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: CIGGT 79-17 Final Rpt.
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 18 1981 12:00AM