FRA R&D - Track and Structures

Post Date

March 7th 2011

Application Due Date

April 8th 2011

No Explanation

Funding Opportunity Number

FR-RRD-11-003

CFDA Number(s)

20.313

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Transportation

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

Only the Board of Regents, University of Nebraska-Lincoln can apply to this grant.

Funding

• Award Range:

  $0 - $546000

Grant Description

The purpose of the grant is the demonstration and deployment of an innovative technique for an effective Measurement of Track Vertical Modulus from a Moving Railcar, with the potential to contribute to railroad track safety and FRA?s safety mission, and the realization of the agency?s R&D investment. It consists of an integrated package of hardware, including a computer system, twin lasers, GPS unit and high-speed camera all mounted beneath a modified train car. As the train moves, the package records specific measurements of the vertical movement of the track, which provide a good indication of track integrity. Implementation of this technology on FRA Railcar would encourage railroads to deploy this new technology, to improve both safety and economy of operation by scheduling proactive remedial work for track vertical strength as appropriate.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Transportation

• Office:

  DOT/Federal Railroad Administration

• Agency Contact:

  Grantsolutions help desk
  Phone Number: 1-866-577-0771
  
  Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
  help@grantsolutions.gov
  

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Grantsolutions help desk

• Agency Email Address:

  help@grantsolutions.gov

• More Information:

  FRA R&D - Track and Structures