A description of the physical dimensions and the performance parameters of the Canadian LRC (Light Rapid Comfortable) are presented. Various features of the train are reported. Among them are scheduled time on four nonelectrified U.S. rail corridors, passenger comfort, energy consumption, passenger safety, and development status. A review of the anticipated performance of the LRC on the four corridors is made. This performance is compared with that of existing corridor rolling stock. The train consist was adjusted to meet the seating capacity of the existing train. The results are based on performance data supplied by Bombardier Inc., Dominion Foundries and Steel, Ltd, and Alcan Canada Products, Ltd. with confirmation by the Canadian Research Council. A full LRC trainset had not yet been built at the time of this report. However, a prototype locomotive and coach were tested at the Transportation Research Center at Pueblo, Colorado and on the Northeast Corridor.
Improved Passenger Equipment Evaluation Program: Train System Review Report. Volume 8 - LRC (Light Rapid Comfortable)(Canada)
1979
59 pages
Report
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English