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.
Rapid-transit test track for san francisco
Civ Eng (NY)
Civil Engineering (New York) ; 35 , n 8
1965
5 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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