The report is a summary of the effect of track curvature and spiral length on high speed train safety and comfort, and the effect of speed and axle load on track stability and wear. In addition, information is presented relating track curvature, spiral length, and train and track dynamics to support system performance and cost studies.
Northeast Corridor High-Speed Rail Passenger Service Improvement Program. Task 19 - Support Services: Dynamics and Computer Program Development
1976
279 pages
Report
No indication
English
Railroad Transportation , Railroads , Railroad tracks , Safety engineering , Stability , Wear resistance , Railroad trains , Dynamic response , Loads(Forces) , Axles , Passenger transportation , Comfort , Maintenance , Mathematical models , High speed trains , Commuter rail systems , Northeast Region(United States)