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Railroad Research and Development
To foster long-range enhancement of the Federal Railroad Administration's program of research in support of rail safety by developing cooperative research relationships between the Administration and university organizations.
Examples of Funded Projects
New program, not applicable.
Grants for this Program
- FY17 Locomotive Waste Heat Recovery System Integration, Safety and Field Demonstration (Phase III)
- FY17 Supplemental to Wireless Connectivity System Design and Evaluation for North American Passenger Rail Service Operators
- FY17 Gulf Coast High Speed Rail Corridor-Mobile Station Area Planning Study & Final Design Project
- FY17 Rail Safety Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (IDEA) Co-operative Research Program
- FY17 Supplemental for Short Line Safety Institute Program Development and Implementation
Agency - Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation's mission is to ensure fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation that meets vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.
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Program Accomplishments
New program, not applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Projects must show a relationship towards advancing railroad safety.
Applicants must demonstrate 5 years of railroad research activity.