1) The document discusses emerging technologies in the railroad industry that are driving changes, including positive train control systems, improved tank car safety standards, and new train wheel profiles.
2) Positive train control systems face challenges in accurately predicting stopping distances. Tank car safety rules were finalized in 2009, improving puncture resistance and requiring replacement of older cars.
3) Wheel profiles may be changed in 2009 to reduce premature wear; the changes will not be visually apparent but experienced observers will notice.
This document discusses Virginia's public-private partnership (P3) program for transportation infrastructure projects. It provides details on several major P3 projects that are underway or in development in Virginia, including the Dulles Metrorail Extension project, the Downtown/Midtown Tunnel project, the Capital Beltway HOT Lanes project, and the Route 460 Connector project. It also outlines Virginia's pipeline of potential future P3 projects, such as tolling Interstate 95, developing regional traffic operation centers, and improving crossings in Hampton Roads.
Transportation vancouver island economic loss dec 02 2013P. Anna Paddon
Transportation. Happy Sir John A. MacDonald Birthday. This is a Victoria, BC, confederation promise slide show. I have included two US World Globalization writers, Renner and Gardner, they propose that the US achieve the new open trade contracts from China. This is a slideshow that I am editing.
This document contains the schedule and agenda for the 2016 ARTBA Federal Issues Program & Transportation Construction Coalition Fly-In event taking place from May 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency Washington Hotel. The schedule details the times and locations for various meetings, presentations, and legislative sessions focused on federal transportation issues. Sponsorship levels and participating organizations are also listed.
The document discusses the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan, which aims to advance six rapid transit corridors in Miami-Dade County. It outlines milestones such as resolutions passed in 2016 to make rapid transit the highest priority and endorse the SMART Plan. The plan would create over 90 miles of express bus network serving over 1.7 million residents. It faces challenges of gaining consensus and funding, but work is underway on projects like the East-West Corridor and expanding existing transit centers. Next steps include developing visions and transit-oriented communities for each corridor.
2014 Miami-Dade County Freight Plan Update presentation to the Freight Transportation Advisory Committee (FTAC) by Cambridge Systematics on August 27, 2014.
The Tri-Rail Coastal Link project proposes introducing commuter passenger rail service along an 85-mile coastal rail corridor between Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, Florida. The project would reintroduce passenger rail using the existing Florida East Coast Railway corridor and include over 20 new stations. It aims to provide transportation alternatives that support development, reduce congestion, and improve connectivity between the three major cities. Project partners include state and regional transportation agencies who are working to advance the project according to new Federal Transit Administration requirements, with the goal of entering the project development phase in summer 2013.
This document provides a feasibility study report for the construction of a bridge between Malé and Hulhumalé islands in the Maldives. It considers three alignment options and recommends a fixed bridge along Alignment A. Key issues discussed include navigational constraints, environmental impacts, traffic concerns, and employment effects. Construction cost is estimated between $70-100 million. Financing options involve a public-private partnership combining user fees, government support, and other revenue streams.
This document provides background information on heavy lift operations in Manhattan. It defines heavy lift as cargo over 100 metric tons and notes that utility companies like ConEd regularly require waterfront access to transport heavy equipment. The document reviews precedents for heavy lift sites, including the current use of Pier 86 by ConEd and the Cornell Tech campus project's use of barging to reduce truck traffic. It also includes diagrams of standard heavy lift barge and cargo trailer equipment. The goal of the project is to identify suitable waterfront sites on Manhattan that could accommodate heavy lift needs for emergency response or construction projects.
This document discusses Virginia's public-private partnership (P3) program for transportation infrastructure projects. It provides details on several major P3 projects that are underway or in development in Virginia, including the Dulles Metrorail Extension project, the Downtown/Midtown Tunnel project, the Capital Beltway HOT Lanes project, and the Route 460 Connector project. It also outlines Virginia's pipeline of potential future P3 projects, such as tolling Interstate 95, developing regional traffic operation centers, and improving crossings in Hampton Roads.
Transportation vancouver island economic loss dec 02 2013P. Anna Paddon
Transportation. Happy Sir John A. MacDonald Birthday. This is a Victoria, BC, confederation promise slide show. I have included two US World Globalization writers, Renner and Gardner, they propose that the US achieve the new open trade contracts from China. This is a slideshow that I am editing.
This document contains the schedule and agenda for the 2016 ARTBA Federal Issues Program & Transportation Construction Coalition Fly-In event taking place from May 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency Washington Hotel. The schedule details the times and locations for various meetings, presentations, and legislative sessions focused on federal transportation issues. Sponsorship levels and participating organizations are also listed.
The document discusses the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan, which aims to advance six rapid transit corridors in Miami-Dade County. It outlines milestones such as resolutions passed in 2016 to make rapid transit the highest priority and endorse the SMART Plan. The plan would create over 90 miles of express bus network serving over 1.7 million residents. It faces challenges of gaining consensus and funding, but work is underway on projects like the East-West Corridor and expanding existing transit centers. Next steps include developing visions and transit-oriented communities for each corridor.
2014 Miami-Dade County Freight Plan Update presentation to the Freight Transportation Advisory Committee (FTAC) by Cambridge Systematics on August 27, 2014.
The Tri-Rail Coastal Link project proposes introducing commuter passenger rail service along an 85-mile coastal rail corridor between Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, Florida. The project would reintroduce passenger rail using the existing Florida East Coast Railway corridor and include over 20 new stations. It aims to provide transportation alternatives that support development, reduce congestion, and improve connectivity between the three major cities. Project partners include state and regional transportation agencies who are working to advance the project according to new Federal Transit Administration requirements, with the goal of entering the project development phase in summer 2013.
This document provides a feasibility study report for the construction of a bridge between Malé and Hulhumalé islands in the Maldives. It considers three alignment options and recommends a fixed bridge along Alignment A. Key issues discussed include navigational constraints, environmental impacts, traffic concerns, and employment effects. Construction cost is estimated between $70-100 million. Financing options involve a public-private partnership combining user fees, government support, and other revenue streams.
This document provides background information on heavy lift operations in Manhattan. It defines heavy lift as cargo over 100 metric tons and notes that utility companies like ConEd regularly require waterfront access to transport heavy equipment. The document reviews precedents for heavy lift sites, including the current use of Pier 86 by ConEd and the Cornell Tech campus project's use of barging to reduce truck traffic. It also includes diagrams of standard heavy lift barge and cargo trailer equipment. The goal of the project is to identify suitable waterfront sites on Manhattan that could accommodate heavy lift needs for emergency response or construction projects.
A presentation by Mike Daniel, managing director, KPMC, South Africa. Delivered during African Ports Evolution 2015 in Durban, South Africa.
More like this on www.transportworldafrica.co.za
P4 ken shirley tauranga transport and logistics forum 2012Greg Bold
This document summarizes a presentation by Hon Ken Shirley on the role of road transport in meeting future freight demands in the Upper North Island of New Zealand. Some key points from the presentation include: investments are needed to improve and expand the road network; allowing higher productivity trucks would improve access to the network; and improved connectivity between transport modes like truck, train, and ship is important. Market forces, not political intervention, should determine the most efficient mode choice for freight transportation.
1 transportation vancouver island economic loss dec 02 2013P. Anna Paddon
Premier Christy Clark outlined requirements for British Columbia to consider supporting heavy oil pipelines, including the Enbridge Northern Gateway project. The requirements are that environmental reviews be successfully completed, BC receives a fair share of fiscal and economic benefits reflecting the risks to the province, and legal requirements regarding Aboriginal rights are addressed. Forecasting future risks and returns of major projects can be done using mean-variance optimization in modern portfolio theory, which predicts risks and returns based on historical data.
The document summarizes the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project, which opened in September 2015. It extended the MAX light rail 7.3 miles from downtown Portland to Milwaukie and North Clackamas County. The project employed a leading approach to sustainable design with early commitments to sustainable practices. It set new standards for including sustainability initiatives throughout planning and construction. The project focused on stormwater management, resource conservation, energy efficiency, active transportation improvements, and habitat restoration. It will serve an estimated 22,000 households and 85,000 employees by 2030.
Costing of Australian urban passenger rail project 2000-2012Scott Martin, CMILT
Here is a 3 sentence summary of the key points from the document:
SUMMARY: This study examines the costs of 28 major urban passenger rail projects constructed in Australia between 2000-2012, which totaled approximately $8.8 billion. The author aims to analyze and rank the projects by total cost and cost per kilometer in order to develop indicative cost profiles for different types of rail projects, including new lines, extensions, amplifications, and electrifications. By providing data on past project costs, the study seeks to help transportation agencies and decision-makers develop more accurate cost estimates and better manage risks for future rail infrastructure projects.
Vision plan spur 11.30 presentation - hiresAdina Levin
The document discusses a vision and recommendations for improving transportation in the Caltrain Corridor. The vision is for an integrated highway, rail, and ferry system with increased capacity. Recommendations include electrifying Caltrain to increase capacity and reliability, managing Highway 101 lanes as high-occupancy toll lanes, expanding ferry services, improving rail stations and first/last mile connections, and governing the corridor in an integrated way. The vision is estimated to cost $16-21 billion over 20 years. Funding strategies include regional sales taxes, parcel taxes, and public-private partnerships. Next steps include policy agreements, advocating for funding, and improving current rail service.
This document provides an update on the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan. It discusses the plan's background and current status, including milestones such as establishing rapid transit as the highest priority and adopting the SMART Plan. The SMART Plan proposes six rapid transit corridors and six bus express routes. Construction has begun on the South Dade Transitway and studies are underway for other corridors. Several demonstration projects for first/last mile connections have also launched. Funding from sources like the PTP Surtax and federal/state grants will support the multi-billion dollar program. Next steps include corridor studies and an implementation plan.
The document discusses feeder services as an important part of integrated public transport networks. It defines feeder services as buses that pick up passengers and transport them to transfer points to connect to trunk services like rail. Effective feeder services require consideration of origin-destination points, network connectivity, ease of transfers and fare pricing. Challenges include long wait times, inefficient routes and high costs that make conventional buses unsuitable as feeders. Solutions proposed include improving infrastructure at stations, optimizing route lengths and frequencies, and exploring new transport models like paratransit to enhance viability and connectivity of feeder services as part of the overall public transport system.
The IED Fashion Lab is a school that provides comprehensive training for the fashion and textile industries in Italy and internationally. It offers courses covering all aspects of fashion, from creative fields like design to business areas like management. Courses are offered in cities like Milan, Rome, Turin, Madrid, Barcelona, and Sao Paulo, and include subjects like fashion design, textile design, fashion marketing and communications.
This document appears to contain a numeric code without any other context or information provided. As such, it is not possible to provide a meaningful summary in 3 sentences or less given the limited information presented.
Louis Pasteur había estado buscando durante más de tres años una vacuna eficaz contra la rabia. En 1884, realizó una serie de experimentos con perros rabiosos enjaulados que le permitieron desarrollar con éxito una vacuna contra la rabia, la cual salvó la vida de un niño de 9 años llamado Joseph Meister que había sido mordido gravemente por un perro rabioso. Pasteur sometió a Joseph a una serie de inyecciones diarias de la vacuna durante dos semanas, lo que le permitió recuperarse completamente sin desarrollar la
La Superintendencia de Competencia (SC) considera importante asegurar que todas
las actividades que se realicen dentro de las áreas concesionadas queden sujetas a la
Ley de Competencia.
An introduction to an exiting new sailing concept. Visit destinations well off the beaten track, on your own keel, on a big sailing yacht, without the headache of ownership.
This document announces Canon's 2009 photo contest with the theme of "bridging the gap", sponsored by the magazine Trains. The contest invites submissions of photographs depicting how railroads bridge gaps, whether physical, temporal, social, or generational. Photographs can be color slides, black-and-white prints, or digital files. Minor adjustments to digital photos are allowed, but elements cannot be added or removed. The grand prize is a digital camera and trip for photo review, while other prizes include cash and magazine subscriptions. Submissions will be judged based on artistic representation of the theme within the rules.
This 3 sentence summary provides the high level information from the document:
The document from the G4 Group welcomes students and wishes them a happy future life after they are divided into specializations for their programs. The group apologizes if they have hurt anyone and thanks all the students from the BSCS 4th batch.
A presentation by Mike Daniel, managing director, KPMC, South Africa. Delivered during African Ports Evolution 2015 in Durban, South Africa.
More like this on www.transportworldafrica.co.za
P4 ken shirley tauranga transport and logistics forum 2012Greg Bold
This document summarizes a presentation by Hon Ken Shirley on the role of road transport in meeting future freight demands in the Upper North Island of New Zealand. Some key points from the presentation include: investments are needed to improve and expand the road network; allowing higher productivity trucks would improve access to the network; and improved connectivity between transport modes like truck, train, and ship is important. Market forces, not political intervention, should determine the most efficient mode choice for freight transportation.
1 transportation vancouver island economic loss dec 02 2013P. Anna Paddon
Premier Christy Clark outlined requirements for British Columbia to consider supporting heavy oil pipelines, including the Enbridge Northern Gateway project. The requirements are that environmental reviews be successfully completed, BC receives a fair share of fiscal and economic benefits reflecting the risks to the province, and legal requirements regarding Aboriginal rights are addressed. Forecasting future risks and returns of major projects can be done using mean-variance optimization in modern portfolio theory, which predicts risks and returns based on historical data.
The document summarizes the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project, which opened in September 2015. It extended the MAX light rail 7.3 miles from downtown Portland to Milwaukie and North Clackamas County. The project employed a leading approach to sustainable design with early commitments to sustainable practices. It set new standards for including sustainability initiatives throughout planning and construction. The project focused on stormwater management, resource conservation, energy efficiency, active transportation improvements, and habitat restoration. It will serve an estimated 22,000 households and 85,000 employees by 2030.
Costing of Australian urban passenger rail project 2000-2012Scott Martin, CMILT
Here is a 3 sentence summary of the key points from the document:
SUMMARY: This study examines the costs of 28 major urban passenger rail projects constructed in Australia between 2000-2012, which totaled approximately $8.8 billion. The author aims to analyze and rank the projects by total cost and cost per kilometer in order to develop indicative cost profiles for different types of rail projects, including new lines, extensions, amplifications, and electrifications. By providing data on past project costs, the study seeks to help transportation agencies and decision-makers develop more accurate cost estimates and better manage risks for future rail infrastructure projects.
Vision plan spur 11.30 presentation - hiresAdina Levin
The document discusses a vision and recommendations for improving transportation in the Caltrain Corridor. The vision is for an integrated highway, rail, and ferry system with increased capacity. Recommendations include electrifying Caltrain to increase capacity and reliability, managing Highway 101 lanes as high-occupancy toll lanes, expanding ferry services, improving rail stations and first/last mile connections, and governing the corridor in an integrated way. The vision is estimated to cost $16-21 billion over 20 years. Funding strategies include regional sales taxes, parcel taxes, and public-private partnerships. Next steps include policy agreements, advocating for funding, and improving current rail service.
This document provides an update on the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan. It discusses the plan's background and current status, including milestones such as establishing rapid transit as the highest priority and adopting the SMART Plan. The SMART Plan proposes six rapid transit corridors and six bus express routes. Construction has begun on the South Dade Transitway and studies are underway for other corridors. Several demonstration projects for first/last mile connections have also launched. Funding from sources like the PTP Surtax and federal/state grants will support the multi-billion dollar program. Next steps include corridor studies and an implementation plan.
The document discusses feeder services as an important part of integrated public transport networks. It defines feeder services as buses that pick up passengers and transport them to transfer points to connect to trunk services like rail. Effective feeder services require consideration of origin-destination points, network connectivity, ease of transfers and fare pricing. Challenges include long wait times, inefficient routes and high costs that make conventional buses unsuitable as feeders. Solutions proposed include improving infrastructure at stations, optimizing route lengths and frequencies, and exploring new transport models like paratransit to enhance viability and connectivity of feeder services as part of the overall public transport system.
The IED Fashion Lab is a school that provides comprehensive training for the fashion and textile industries in Italy and internationally. It offers courses covering all aspects of fashion, from creative fields like design to business areas like management. Courses are offered in cities like Milan, Rome, Turin, Madrid, Barcelona, and Sao Paulo, and include subjects like fashion design, textile design, fashion marketing and communications.
This document appears to contain a numeric code without any other context or information provided. As such, it is not possible to provide a meaningful summary in 3 sentences or less given the limited information presented.
Louis Pasteur había estado buscando durante más de tres años una vacuna eficaz contra la rabia. En 1884, realizó una serie de experimentos con perros rabiosos enjaulados que le permitieron desarrollar con éxito una vacuna contra la rabia, la cual salvó la vida de un niño de 9 años llamado Joseph Meister que había sido mordido gravemente por un perro rabioso. Pasteur sometió a Joseph a una serie de inyecciones diarias de la vacuna durante dos semanas, lo que le permitió recuperarse completamente sin desarrollar la
La Superintendencia de Competencia (SC) considera importante asegurar que todas
las actividades que se realicen dentro de las áreas concesionadas queden sujetas a la
Ley de Competencia.
An introduction to an exiting new sailing concept. Visit destinations well off the beaten track, on your own keel, on a big sailing yacht, without the headache of ownership.
This document announces Canon's 2009 photo contest with the theme of "bridging the gap", sponsored by the magazine Trains. The contest invites submissions of photographs depicting how railroads bridge gaps, whether physical, temporal, social, or generational. Photographs can be color slides, black-and-white prints, or digital files. Minor adjustments to digital photos are allowed, but elements cannot be added or removed. The grand prize is a digital camera and trip for photo review, while other prizes include cash and magazine subscriptions. Submissions will be judged based on artistic representation of the theme within the rules.
This 3 sentence summary provides the high level information from the document:
The document from the G4 Group welcomes students and wishes them a happy future life after they are divided into specializations for their programs. The group apologizes if they have hurt anyone and thanks all the students from the BSCS 4th batch.
The document proposes reviving passenger rail service between Cleveland, Youngstown, and Pittsburgh, called the Cleveland-Youngstown-Pittsburgh Corridor (CYP). It envisions a route where passengers could travel between the cities in around 2 hours, with stops in several additional cities. The author argues this corridor could help achieve a key part of the larger Ohio Hub Amtrak plan and stimulate economic development. Initial service of 2-3 daily roundtrips by 2020 at average speeds of 75 mph could see annual ridership of 663,000 and create 16,800 jobs. The proposal aims to make the service cost effective and able to gain bipartisan political support.
1. The document discusses the railway budget of 2014-15 in India and highlights key focus areas such as safety, project delivery, passenger amenities, financial discipline, and IT initiatives.
2. It outlines major challenges for the railway system including expanding rail connectivity, balancing commercial and welfare needs, and operating services at a loss of over 20,000 crore rupees annually.
3. New measures are proposed to improve safety, security, cleanliness, and services. Upgrades to infrastructure like bridges and level crossings as well as new technologies for maintenance and monitoring are discussed.
The document discusses how the original ITS technology developed over the past couple decades was exceptional for its time, but to keep transportation infrastructure current, governments and industries must support innovation rather than clinging to the past. It also notes that the 2005 San Francisco ITS World Congress marked the transition of ITS from research to being incorporated into transportation planning industry-wide. Advances in technology, data analytics, and connected vehicles now allow transportation systems to function more efficiently and predictively.
Interstate Hydrogen Highway was brought up by Justin Eric Sutton. This highway
mainly depends on hydrogen and water. Hydrogen is obtained in the basic process that
produces electricity when sunlight strikes EPV (electro photo voltaic panels). panels
are then used to convert distilled water into hydrogen and oxygen.
while the oxygen could be bottled and sold cheaply the hydrogen would serve as a
"battery" store in compressed form in cooling tanks adjacent to the traveler system in
utility centers. Electricity is produced by hydrogen using hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Electricity generated in hydrogen highway by Magnetic Levitation (MAGLEV)
technology may be used to provide for other power needs such as utility stations, access
stations lightning, and maintenance and rest can be used for domestic usage.
A certain amount of hydrogen would be stored each day to encompass nighttime travel
and weather-related burdens. Speed of trailblazer in hydrogen highway is 250-300
MPH. all it takes is "$1,50,00,000 per mile and $2,50,000 per Rail Car. With an
eventual system size of nearly 54,000 miles would yield as much as 45 billion watts of
continuous electrical power.
Keywords: Solar System, Electrolyzer, Hydrogen fuel cell, Magnetic levitation.
Straight out of Science Fiction: The MaglevRakhaArunaDewa
The document discusses the history and engineering of maglev trains. It explains that maglev trains are propelled by magnetic levitation and do not have conventional engines. Maglev trains have lower operating costs than airplanes or trucks. However, existing maglev lines like the Shanghai maglev have not been profitable due to lack of infrastructure and high construction costs. While maglev trains show potential, uncertainties around costs remain a challenge for their widespread adoption.
This document provides summaries of 15 publications related to railway track design, maintenance, and management. Key topics covered include economizing substructure design for mega bridges, using track monitoring to improve maintenance, analyzing factors that cause rail and weld fractures, and identifying solutions to control ballast degradation and subgrade deformation to ensure modern, high-quality track. The first publication discusses reducing foundation costs for a rail bridge by 20% through mid-construction design changes.
Maglev trains are the fastest trains in the world! Maglev is short for magnetic levitation which basic principles involve the use of magnetism to levitate an object.
This document provides updates on passenger rail projects in the Midwest United States, including:
- The Chicago-St. Louis corridor has received $1.3 billion in federal grants and $400 million in state funds, and trip times are expected to be reduced to 4.5 hours by the end of 2017 with the installation of new locomotives and railcars beginning in 2016.
- The Joliet station project involves relocating tracks and building a new center platform station to eliminate conflicts between passenger and freight trains.
- Other projects discussed include routes from Chicago to Rockford, Moline, and beyond, as well as railcar and locomotive procurement and grade crossing improvements.
"The Age of Gas and the Power of Networks," a new white paper/report from GE, anticipates global natural gas consumption growing by more than a third by 2025, largely due to the diversification and expansion of infrastructure networks that connect supply and demand. "Gas network growth and new supply options like shale gas, coupled with technology innovation, are contributing to creating greater network density, greater flexibility, and improved economics," the report says.
Tom Clements MOX Plutonium briefing 6.29.2012MATRRorg
The MOX program to dispose of 34 metric tons of surplus weapons plutonium by converting it into mixed oxide fuel (MOX) for nuclear reactors has failed and costs have spiraled out of control. Over $5 billion has already been spent with perhaps another $20 billion needed to complete the program. No reactors have been secured to use the MOX fuel and the MOX plant under construction has faced continual delays and cost overruns. It is time to reconsider the MOX program and explore alternative plutonium disposition options before more money is wasted.
The document discusses congestion issues and potential solutions. It argues that solely increasing infrastructure capacity is not sustainable and that a new operational model is needed that integrates different transportation modes. Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) can help fill gaps between modes by providing real-time traveler information, payments, and analytics to optimize the transportation network as a whole. However, ITS alone is not enough - travelers and operators must be willing to make flexible choices between modes based on available information to naturally balance congestion across the system. This type of systemic change will take time but is already underway around the world.
Societal Impact of the Seismic Retrofit Project of the Dumbarton Bridge, CAPablo Naoki Manzano Miura
The document discusses the seismic retrofit project of the Dumbarton Bridge in California from 2010-2013. The retrofit included modifications to the superstructure and deck to allow for increased lateral movement during an earthquake. It cost $55 million and was led by Caltrans and BATA. The retrofit had socioeconomic impacts like increased drivers' delays and environmental impacts from increased pollution, but preventative measures were taken to minimize harm to local bird populations like the California Clapper Rail. The retrofit ultimately improved safety and reduced costs from a collapsed bridge, though more analysis is needed on societal impacts and perspectives.
IRJET- Progress in the Proton Exchange Membrane Development and Application o...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes recent progress in developing proton exchange membranes for fuel cells. Specifically, it discusses developments in alkaline fuel cell membranes using circulating potassium hydroxide electrolytes. It also discusses advances in solid polymer fuel cell membranes, including identifying Nafion as a suitable proton conducting membrane and reducing platinum catalyst loadings. Finally, it outlines the application of solid polymer fuel cell technology to transportation, including demonstrations of fuel cell buses and challenges to developing fuel cell vehicles, such as hydrogen storage and fuel infrastructure.
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The document discusses the financial and environmental analysis of New York City's taxi fleet transitioning from the current fleet dominated by the Ford Crown Victoria to the new "Taxi of Tomorrow" - the 2013 Nissan NV200. The analysis compares the costs and greenhouse gas emissions of the current taxi models (Crown Victoria, Ford Escape Hybrid, Toyota Sienna, Toyota Camry, Toyota Prius Hybrid) to the single Nissan NV200 model over 5 years. It identifies economic incentives for different taxi vehicle ownership models and questions some decisions around the mandated Nissan phase-in given environmental and economic factors.
American Railroads: Decline and Renaissance in the Twentieth CenturyRobert Gallamore
This document summarizes a presentation about the decline and renaissance of American railroads in the 20th century. It discusses how railroads were initially dominant in land transport but then faced increased competition and regulation. It describes the impacts of various events like the World Wars, the rise of competing modes like trucks and airlines, and key deregulatory policies like the Staggers Rail Act of 1980. The presentation concludes that technology advances driven by deregulation led to improved safety, productivity and financial performance for the railroad industry.
This document describes a distributed simulation model of maritime logistics in an iron ore supply chain. The model is composed of multiple simulation models representing individual ports and navigation routes. Each port is modeled generically to represent any iron ore port. The port and navigation models interact through a distributed simulation framework to simulate material and information flow throughout the entire supply chain. The model is intended to support fleet management decisions for a large mining company.
Rail Technical Strategy, Key Capability 6 - More Space on TrainsJames Brown
Overview of Key capability 6 of the UK's Rail Technical Strategy - More Space on Trains.
Presents an overview of the key projects being commissioned as part of this R&D program aiming to boost rail capacity in the UK by maximising the size of vehicles running on the network and optimising the use of the space available.
Lorie L. West has experience as a writer, editor, and proofreader. She has worked on editing and proofreading clips for Trains magazine from December 2008 through June 2009. Her resume shows she provided editing and proofreading services for the publication over a 9 month period from late 2008 through mid-2009.
This document discusses switch heaters that are used by railroads to keep switches from freezing during winter. It describes how the heaters work by warming the rails to melt snow and ice. The majority use propane or natural gas blowers, while some are electric or hand-lit. Each fall, crews install the heaters and check them, and each spring they are removed and stored until the next winter. The heaters help keep train operations running reliably during cold weather.
This article discusses the option of taking aerial photographs of railroads from small private planes. It explains that while access to railroad yards has decreased, flying over tracks provides unique views. The summary describes how to contact local flight schools to charter small planes, what to consider for safe and legal photography from the air, and tips for getting clear photos through plane windows or with doors removed.
The document discusses a new composite beam technology that could reduce costs and speed up bridge replacement projects for railroads. The Hillman Composite Beam combines steel bars, a concrete arch, and a fiber-reinforced plastic shell. It has been tested on a 30-foot span by the Transportation Technology Center, undergoing forces equivalent to over 70 million tons of traffic. Initial testing found no signs of degradation, and the beam withstood stresses well over code requirements in other tests. The new beam technology holds potential to replace aging bridges more affordably and quickly compared to traditional materials.
The document summarizes an invention called the Picton ballast integrity sensor, which is designed to detect failures in railroad track subgrades and alert railroad operators. It works by being embedded in the subgrade below the tracks and using electrical circuits to detect if the ballast shifts significantly, which could indicate a subgrade failure. If a failure is detected, it triggers an alert like popping out a red flag or changing nearby signals. The inventor claims it could help prevent derailments caused by washed out or collapsed subgrades by providing advance warning of issues. Over 50 of the $800 sensors have been installed on various railroads in testing and continue to perform well after years of use.
1. The Carroll Group has developed a dry cleaning process for rail hopper cars that transports commodities like grain and fertilizer as an alternative to traditional water-based cleaning.
2. Their process involves inspecting cars for defects, then using compressed air hoses and hand scrapers to blast and scrape debris from all interior surfaces and hard to reach areas.
3. Debris is collected in bins pulled by skid steers under discharge gates for efficient disposal. The process is repeated until each car interior is completely clean.
4. On average it takes three to four labor hours to clean each car, with up to six employees working together on a single car. The dry process allows cars to be returned to service
1) Rail Sciences has developed a new laser-based wheel scanning system called WheelView that can automatically inspect train wheels for defects as trains pass over it at speeds up to 60 mph.
2) The first commercial installation of WheelView has been placed on a busy Union Pacific route in Nebraska to test its capabilities in harsh winter weather conditions.
3) WheelView aims to improve rail safety by precisely and repeatedly measuring wheel attributes to identify problems, which could help prevent derailments caused by issues like wheel and truck defects.
This document summarizes the benefits of winter train photography. Some key points:
- Winter provides excellent light for photography from sunrise to sunset without harsh midday sun. It also allows glimpses of trains that normally run at night or during other low-visibility conditions.
- After snowstorms, plow trains can be photographed clearing the tracks. Cold temperatures also slow operations, increasing opportunities to see trains.
- The author's favorite location is Minnesota's Missabe Iron Range where steam clouds billow from hot ore pellets on train cars.
- Proper clothing, supplies in one's vehicle, and considering weather and road conditions are advised for safe and productive winter railfanning.
The document summarizes several hotels located near railroad tracks that are appealing to train enthusiasts. It describes The Depot Inn & Suites in La Plata, Missouri, which has rooms overlooking nearby BNSF tracks. It allows guests to watch live webcam feeds of the tracks from their rooms. The document also summarizes the Bridgeview Bed and Breakfast in Marysville, Pennsylvania, which has views of the nearby Rockville Bridge, and the Truckee Hotel in Truckee, California, located across from Union Pacific tracks over Donner Pass. Finally, it mentions the La Quinta Inn in Irvine, California, which is located in a converted warehouse with rooms that have views of nearby Metrolink and Amtrak
This document provides tips for meticulously planning a railfan vacation. It advises the reader to do early research by seeking inspiration from railroad magazines, books, and online forums to decide a location. Important steps include checking weather, arranging transportation and lodging, and gathering maps and resources about the intended destination. Proper preparation is emphasized to ensure a perfect railfan vacation is achieved.
The Golden Spike Tower in North Platte, Nebraska provides panoramic views from 120 feet above Union Pacific's Bailey Yard, the world's largest hump yard. The yard handles 150 trains and 300 locomotives daily, sorting 15,000 rail cars across its 2,850 acre, 8 mile long facility. Visitors can observe the yard's operations and traffic from the tower's observation decks. The tower has proven more popular than expected since opening in 2008.
1) The document summarizes a three-day rail trip through Alaska taken by the author and her husband, traveling from Seward to Fairbanks.
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1. TECHNOLOGY BY KATHI KUBE
and does not mandate a speci c deadline.
From evolution to revolution
Cars made between now and the nal nal
rule will be grandfathered under the new
speci cations for 20 years, although some
existing tank cars must be prioritized for
Railroad engineering advances, challenges portend a wild ride discontinuance. T will discuss tank
car designs in greater depth next month.
The average U.S. citizen likely still territory. So it relies on human input, which including imposing di erent speed limits Meanwhile, less controversial technolo-
thinks dieselization was the only signi cant can introduce errors. “ ere are potential for signaled (50 mph) and dark (30 mph) gies are likely to show up on railroads soon,
technological advance in railroading; mean- solutions, but they remain to be developed,” territory, and a mandate to design and including new designs for commuter cab
while, educated observers see change, albeit Polivka says. TTCI has an Federal Railroad manufacture tank cars with puncture-resis- cars. Several wrecks over the past 30 years
usually slow and plodding. Today, even Administration-funded contract to develop tant shells capable of withstanding impact involving cab cars and electric M.U. cars
“change” is changing. Progress in several one of those approaches using a high-accu- at 25 mph and a tank-head puncture sys- have resulted in fatalities when the corner
scienti c disciplines, the continual need for racy form of di erential GPS. Further, tem capable of withstanding impact at 30 posts were breached. On June 18, 1998, a
improvement, and several horri c wrecks sometimes PTC systems don’t receive key mph. e proposed puncture-resistance two-car South Shore Line M.U. commuter
have converged to herald an era of revolu- messages over the radio due to interference standards would represent an increase in train collided with a tractor-trailer truck at a
tionary as well as evolutionary change. But, or several other factors. In these cases, the stringency of six and 10 times the current grade crossing in Portage, Ind. A 19-ton
as is the case in all revolutions, change will system can stop a train where no hazard ex- impact standards. steel coil broke loose and penetrated the
not be easy: Several signi cant challenges ists. ese conditions could conspire to slow In its rule-making notice, FRA also pro- lead car, killing three people. Michelle Müh-
remain and must be overcome. overall train velocities. During the next six posed that the 150,000 tank cars used in langer, Patricia Llana, and David Tyrell, all
e September 2008 Metrolink wreck in years, T will follow these challenges as hazmat service in the U.S. be replaced in of the Volpe National Transportation Sys-
Chatsworth, Calif., that killed 25 people PTC nears implementation. eight years a er the nal rule’s publication: tems Center, designed and tested a state-of-
prompted a federal mandate to implement Train control was one of many emerging Car builders would have two years to de- the-art corner post that was able to absorb
positive train control systems nationwide by technologies discussed in Pueblo, Colo., at sign, model, test, and build the new tank about 137,000 foot-pounds of energy yet
Dec. 31, 2015. But PTC isn’t ready. Yes, the TTCI’s 14th Annual Research Re- cars, then shippers would have to deform only 7.5 inches, thereby preserving a
systems can and will stop a train short of a view and the Joint Rail Confer- replace half their eet in the next safe area for operators and passengers. FRA
target (control point, switch, etc.) but a vari- ence hosted by associations for three years, and the remainder in is using the test results in support of a new
ety of factors (weight, grade, humidity, leaves mechanical, electrical, and civil the remaining three years. Con- crashworthiness rule that Mühlanger ex-
on the tracks, and more) make it di cult to engineers in March. sidering that in 2006 the average pects to be released later this year.
accurately predict the correct stopping dis- Tank car design is another hot cost of a new tank car of a stan- Standard wheel pro les are also likely to
tance, which might cause the systems to stop issue. FRA, on Jan. 13, 2009, is- dard existing design was about change this year. Wheel pro les last changed
trains a half-mile or more early. sued its nal rule on improving $81,000, replacing these tank cars in the mid-1980s. Since that time, railroads
“At Transportation Technology Center tank car safety. Make that its - with yet-to-be-designed models have begun running heavier railcars, and ad-
Inc., we have two Federal Railroad Adminis- nal rule on an interim tank car would exceed $12 billion. is justed their rail grinding and lubricating
tration-funded projects underway that have design. On April 1, 2008, FRA Alan Polivka. T TCI alone could be enough of a hin- practices. “One small change might not make
developed some very promising solutions to had issued a notice of proposed drance to force hazmat shipping a di erence, but if enough add up, it creates a
the problem,” says Alan Polivka, TTCI assis- rulemaking, in part as a response to the highways. new equilibrium,” says Nick Wilson, an engi-
tant vice president, communications and to hazardous materials releases e nal rule addressed some neer in vehicle dynamics at TTCI.
train control. “ ey must undergo further in train wrecks in Minot, N.D., of these concerns. For example, Speci cally, wheels and rails typically
analysis, simulation, and testing before and Graniteville, S.C. Chemical the U.S. Department of Trans- now have two severe contact points, which
they’ll be ready for prime time, however.” companies, railroads, tank car porttion did not adopt the 30- leads wheels to wear asymmetrically, can
But that’s not the only challenge engi- manufacturers, politicians, the mph speed limit for dark territo- cause gauge spreading in the beginning
neers need to resolve. Technology can dis- general public, and a host of oth- ry, and is not forcing technology stage of service, and o en leads to prema-
cern which track a train is on once it starts er interested parties responded with the signi cantly more strin- ture wear of wheels and rail.
moving, but it can’t when the system is rst quickly. Many believed the pro- gent designs — for now. Rather, In her presentation, principal investiga-
acquiring the satellite link in multiple-track posed rule had several problems, Nick Wilson. T TCI this rule speci es interim designs, tor Huimin Wu stated that TTCI expects
the Association of American Railroads to
recommend an interchange rule for the new
The sun will be setting on some tank car wheel pro le this year. How apparent will
designs as the government and industry the change be to the casual observer? “From
work to improve safety. TR A I NS : Kathi Kube 20 feet away, you won’t notice,” Wilson says.
“But people experienced in looking at
wheels will notice.”
In big ways and small ways, railroad
technology is changing.
>> TECHNOLOGY BRIEF
High-speed optics
detect joint bar cracks
ENSCO’s high-speed optical joint bar
inspection system combats broken or
cracked rail joiners by locating 1/4-
inch cracks at speeds up to 65 mph.
>> Learn more about new railroad
technologies at www.TrainsMag.
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