A number of new passenger train systems have been developed throughout the world and are now, or soon will be, available. They represent technology that is available for possible use in the United States. Starting in early 1977, the Improved Passenger Equipment Evaluation Program (IPEEP) initiated a detailed systematic review of advanced trains and equipment now in operation or under development. IPEEP methodology allows the performance and curving safety of a given trainset to be reviewed relative to a baseline train on an appropriate domestic rail passenger service corridor. Baseline performance and review criteria are defined by an upgraded Metroliner on the Northeast Corridor (NEC), and by the Turboliner- and F40PH-hauled Amfleet equipment on the other corridors. The corridors, suggested by Amtrak, were simulated with respect to grade, alignment, and speed restrictions. A description of the baseline trains, corridors, and data used for computer simulation of performance is presented in volume 1. Individual train reviews are presented in volumes 2 through 9. A description of train performance methodology is contained in a separate report.
Improved Passenger Equipment Evaluation Program: Train System Review
1978
354 pages
Report
No indication
English
Railroad Transportation , Rapid transit railways , Technology assessment , Passenger transportation , Railroad tracks , Railroad cars , Route surveys , Traffic surveys , Cost analysis , Evaluation , Locomotives , Ride quality , Northeast corridor , Empire corridor , Northwest corridor , Southwest corridor , Midwest corridor