Tilt Train Technology : A State of the Art Survey

Dorer, Robert; Markos, Stephanie H.; Bang, Arne J.; Boon, Chris J.; Whitten, Brian T.; John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.)

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Tilt Train Technology : A State of the Art Survey

1992-05-01
By Dorer, Robert ; Markos, Stephanie H. ; Bang, Arne J. ; ...

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Dorer, Robert ; Markos, Stephanie H. ; Bang, Arne J. ; Boon, Chris J. ; Whitten, Brian T.

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Corporate Creators:

John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.)
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Federal Railroad Administration
Subject/TRT Terms:

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High Speed Ground Transportation High Speed Rail Human Factors Engineering Passenger Comfort Railroad Transportation Ride Quality State Of The Art Studies Technological Innovations Tilting Trains
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Federal Railroad Administration
NTL Classification:

NTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Vehicle Design;NTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-SAFETY AND SECURITY;NTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Rail Safety;NTL-RAIL TRANSPORTATION-Rail Safety;NTL-RAIL TRANSPORTATION-RAIL TRANSPORTATION;NTL-RAIL TRANSPORTATION-High Speed Ground Transportation;
Abstract:

This report presents an overview of the state-of-the-art in tilt-train technology. It is intended to give the reader a better understanding of the unique features of this approach to train design and the variations that exist. Briefly described is the function of the tilting mechanism and its performance with respect to passenger ride quality, safety and trip times, which are all influential in passenger acceptance and modal choice.
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