Operation of High Speed Passenger Trains in Rail Freight Corridors

Abbott, Robert K.; John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.)

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Operation of High Speed Passenger Trains in Rail Freight Corridors

1975-09-01
By Abbott, Robert K.

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Abbott, Robert K.
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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Braking Performance Control Devices Freight Trains Freight Transportation High Speed Rail Passenger Trains Passenger Transportation Railroad Facility Operations Railroads Railroad Tracks Railroad Transportation Rapid Transit Safety Signal Devices Traffic Engineering Traffic Safety Traffic Signal Control Systems Traffic Signals
Publication/ Report Number:

DOT-TSC-FRA-75-14 ; FRA/ORD-76-07

DOT-TSC-FRA-75-14 ; FRA/ORD-76-07 Less -
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Federal Railroad Administration
NTL Classification:

NTL-RAIL TRANSPORTATION-High Speed Ground Transportation;NTL-RAIL TRANSPORTATION-RAIL TRANSPORTATION;NTL-RAIL TRANSPORTATION-Rail Planning and Policy;NTL-RAIL TRANSPORTATION-Rail Safety;NTL-FREIGHT-Freight Planning and Policy;
Abstract:

A preliminary examination of the problems associated with mixed-traffic operations - conventional freight and high speed passenger trains - is presented. Approaches based upon a modest upgrading of existing signal systems are described. Potential costs to the operating railroads, impact on railroad efficiency, and safety of passengers and train crews are considered. Special attention is given to analysis of stopping distance for various conditions and rolling stock. Basic conclusions are that speeds above 125 MPH are likely to require substantial signal system modification and that freight service capacity will be severely degraded by large numbers of HSPT's; further analysis is required to determine well-founded control-system guidelines.
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