Atch1-StartupTaskOrder-RollingStock.pdf

DTFR53-17-R-00002 Attachment J-1

Start-up Task Order – ROLLING STOCK

Start-up Task Order – ROLLING STOCK

STATEMENT OF WORK

Implementing ECP Brakes for Rail Industry in North America

1.0 Background

ECP brakes have the potential to provide improved safety and performance for both freight and passenger trains. Although the technology has been available for many years in both freight and passenger rail industries in North America has not pursued widespread application beyond a few trials.

2.0 Objective

Developing and implementing a road map to establish wide spread application of ECP brake systems in both the freight and passenger industries.

3.0 Scope of Work

Conduct the following three Tasks:

3.1 Task 1 – Conduct a literature and industry survey to identify the barriers to ECP brake implementation in both freight and passenger rail industries.

3.2 Task 2 - Describe steps that could be taken by the FRA to help facilitate the introduction of ECP Brakes for both freight and passenger railroad applications.

3.3 Task 3 - Describe the approach that your team would propose to support the FRA in developing and implementing a road map to establish wide spread application of ECP brake systems in both the freight and passenger industries, including any modelling, simulations, technology enhancements, technology evaluations/demonstrations, and engagement of key stakeholders.

4.0 Deliverables

4.1 Monthly progress report in FRA report format,

4.2 Three technical report -one at the end of each task- demonstrating the research approach and results for each task,

4.3 Final report at the end of the project, in FRA report format, for FRA publication.

4.4 A technical briefing package highlighting the project execution, key findings, and suggested areas for further research.

5.0 Period of Performance

12 months from award date.