PROPOSED NATIONAL RESEARCH PROGRAM ON TRACK-TRAIN DYNAMICS

A study by Southern Pacific showed the need for a study utilizing advanced technology for a systems approach to the total matter of interaction of current-day trains and the track with the objectives of improving railroad transportation reliability, safety and efficiency. This report details the plans for a National Research Program on Track-Train Dynamics with the objective of developing a better understanding of the dynamic relationships between the moving train and fixed quideway on which it operates. This is the final report indicating the three general phases and a detailed plan for Phase I indicating manpower requirements, resources and costs. The Appendices appear in a separate volume.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • This study was prepared for the Association of American Railroads. Requests for this publication should be directed to J.G. Britton, Director of Operations, AAR. This is a 2 volume set.
• Corporate Authors:

  Southern Pacific Transportation Company

  1 Market Street
  San Francisco, CA  United States  94105
• Publication Date: 1972-3-31

Media Info

• Pagination: 59 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Development; Dynamic tests; Planning; Reliability; Research; Safety; Train track dynamics
• Identifier Terms: Southern Pacific Railroad
• Uncontrolled Terms: Dynamic analysis; Research and development
• Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; Railroads; Research; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00127713
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: AAR-R189
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 3 1975 12:00AM