Transport i infrastruktura · 10/05/2010

FRA Proposes Safety Standards for High-Speed and High Cant Deficiency Train Operations

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) proposes amendments to Track Safety Standards and Passenger Equipment Safety Standards for high-speed and high cant deficiency train operations to ensure safe vehicle-track interaction. The proposal aims to address track geometry irregularities and vehicle response to track perturbations, considering simulation studies, vehicle qualification data, and international practices.