FRA R&D - Track and Structures
Agency: DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
Assistance Listings
- 20.313 -- Railroad Research and Development
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
Important dates
- Archived: May 8, 2011
- Closed: April 8, 2011
No Explanation
Award details
- Expected project funding: Not specified
- Expected awards: 1
Award min.
$0
Award max.
$546,000
- Funding opportunity number:FR-RRD-11-003
- Cost sharing or matching requirement:No
- Funding instrument type:
- Grant
- Opportunity Category:Discretionary
- Opportunity Category Explanation:Not specified
- Category of Funding Activity:
- Transportation
- Category Explanation:Not specified
History
- Posted date: March 7, 2011
- Archive date: May 8, 2011
- Version: 1
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information on eligibility
Only the Board of Regents, University of Nebraska-Lincoln can apply to this grant.
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