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MCat: Rail
Cat: Track Structure Design

Railroad track structure system design. Rail traffic loadings. Mechanical properties of track components.

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Alternative Rail Intruder and Obstacle Detection Systems [pdf] [31880] ?

Summary of systemst hat provide information on the status of sections of railroad track and crossings.

Intelligent Transportation Systems/Positive Train Control at Highway-Rail Intersections [pdf] [31881] ?

Safety benefits with intelligent transportation systems and positive train control at highway-rail intersections.

Railroad Track Standards [pdf] [32379] ?

A manual of US Army and Air Force railroad track system requirements

Use of Guard/Girder/Restraining Rails [pdf] [30622] ?

To improve vehicle curving performance, to reduce risk of flange climb derailment, and to control wheel and rail wear.

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