The objective of this program funded under this agreement is to attract research proposals that are intended to improve safety and performance in railroad systems, including the following areas:…

The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) was awarded a $400,000 Project Grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration under the Railroad Research and Development program (CFDA 20.313). The objective of this grant is to attract research proposals that are intended to improve safety and performance in railroad systems, including areas such as safety, environmental impact, human factors, rolling stock and components, track and structures, track-train interaction, grade crossings, hazardous materials transportation, train occupant protection, trespass prevention, signaling and train control systems, and employee safety. Through this grant, NAS will convene experts, conduct studies, and provide technical advisory services to the Federal Railroad Administration to support research and development in these key railroad system domains. The grant has a performance period from July 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026.

The objective of this program funded under this agreement is to attract research proposals that are intended to improve safety and performance in railroad systems, including the following areas: safety, environmental impact, human factors, rolling stock and components, track and structures, track train interaction, grade crossings, hazardous materials transportation, train occupant protection, trespass prevention, signaling and train control systems, and employee safety.