Investigation and Mitigation of Insulated Joint Electrical Failure: A Guide (2025)
Chapter: Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronyms and Abbreviations
AAR |
Association of American Railroads |
AC |
alternating current |
AEREA |
American Electric Railway Engineering Association |
AREA |
American Railway Engineering Association |
AREMA |
American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association |
ATEA |
American Transit Engineering Association |
CBTC |
communication-based train control |
CWR |
continuously welded rail |
DC |
direct current |
EIBD |
electrically induced bearing damage |
EMU |
electric multiple unit |
HAL |
heavy axle loads |
IJ |
insulated joint (insulated rail joint) |
IR |
infrared |
LIRR |
Long Island Rail Road |
MNR |
Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company |
mph |
miles per hour |
NSW |
New South Wales (Australia) |
OHC |
overhead catenary |
PWI |
The Permanent Way Institution |
R-Reports |
research reports |
TDs |
technology digests |
TPNR |
traction power negative return (DC systems) |
TPR |
traction power return (AC systems) |
TPSS |
traction power substation |
TTCI |
Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (now MxV Rail) |
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