New rapid-transit technology, developed by San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, by constructing double-track test track 4.4 mi long to test variety of new concepts in structural design, continuous welded rail, noise control, vehicles, a-c and d-c distribution and propulsion and automatic train control; gage of 5 ft 6 in. has been chosen to improve stability of light weight cars weighing 800 lb per linear foot.


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    Title :

    Rapid-transit test track for san francisco


    Additional title:

    Civ Eng (NY)


    Contributors:
    Irvin, L.A. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1965


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



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