1. Analysis of Electric Trains in Columbus, Ohio
Angelo Luchetti
Nick Moon
Juan Llanos

2. Physics of Electric Trains
The Physics of Electric Locomotives
How do electric trains work?
Two kinds of power transmission
Alternating current and direct current
The third rail system
Substations
Booster Transformers
Wick, D. P., and M. W. Ramsdell. "Experimenting with Electric Trains." The Physics Teacher 45.3 (2007): Web. 29 Sept

3. General History of Trains in Columbus
History of trains and trolleys in Columbus
1850 – Railroad beginnings
1890 – Street car strike
1900 – Locomotive hub
Columbus and Transportation Facilities
"Columbus and Transportation Facilities." ehistory. The Ohio State University, n.d. Web. 29 Sept

4. Ohio Electric Railway Division Map
Electric Railway Journal
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Large amounts of volume between Dayton and Columbus existed
There were plans for a large passenger station in Columbus for $350,000 in 1907 approximately $8,500,000 today
"Electric Railway Journal." Electric Railway Journal. (1909): Archive.org Web. 29 Sept

5. Popularity of Electric Trains
Electric trolley lines in Ohio in the early 1900’s were highly popular
Electric trains were faster and cheaper which allowed for more short-haul traffic than steam trains.
Cities including Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus grew due to increased transportation
Rural communities saw more opportunity in urban settings
Columbus and Transportation Facilities
Bogart, Ernest L. “Economic and Social Effects of the Inter-Urban Electric Railway in Ohio.”

6. Dangers Associated
Highest number of occupational electrical injuries among all electric trades
5th leading cause of occupational injury
11% of electrical occupational deaths occur in the transportation industry
45.3% in construction
High Voltage Sign
McGwin, G., Jr., Rue, L. W., Taylor, A. J., & Valent, F. (2002, December). Fatal occupational electrocutions in the United States. (Original Article). Injury Prevention, 8(4), 306+.

7. Implementation of Trains in Columbus Today
U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration
The 3C Corridor - Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati
There is a need for more transportation for the elderly
High-speed passenger trains with speeds up to 79 mph
National Environmental Policy Act
3C Corridor
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United States. U.S. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Ohio 3C
Quick Start Passenger Rail Environmental Assessment. Ohio Department of Transportation, 1 Oct Web. 29 Sept

8. National Environmental Policy Act
AKA NEPA - tiered process for implementing a railway
Useful for broad decisions:
Too large for one document
Phased over time
For when future phases have been decided
For when major changes occur
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
United States. U.S. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Ohio 3C
Quick Start Passenger Rail Environmental Assessment. Ohio Department of Transportation, 1 Oct Web. 29 Sept

9. Sources
"Columbus and Transportation Facilities." ehistory. The Ohio State University, n.d. Web. 29 Sept
McGwin, G., Jr., Rue, L. W., Taylor, A. J., & Valent, F. (2002, December). Fatal occupational electrocutions in the United States. (Original Article). Injury
Prevention, 8(4), Retrieved from
Wick, D. P., and M. W. Ramsdell. "Experimenting with Electric Trains." The Physics Teacher 45.3 (2007): Web. 29 Sept
Bogart, Ernest L. “Economic and Social Effects of the Inter-Urban Electric Railway in Ohio.”
Journal of Political Economy (1906): JSTOR. Web. 28. Sep
United States. U.S. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Ohio 3C
Quick Start Passenger Rail Environmental Assessment. Ohio Department of Transportation, 1 Oct Web. 29 Sept <
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