The overall Phase III main objective is to validate safety and reliability performance of the L-WHRS-retrofitted locomotive during commercial operations. The results of retrofitting locomotive...more
This research study aims at investigating the requirements and technology needed for high speed wireless connectivity systems for passenger rail services. The main goal is to investigate: - The...more
The objective of this Project is to conduct detailed planning and design study for the replacement of a passenger rail station in Mobile that was demolished in 2007 as a result of damage from...more
Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (IDEA) programs explore promising but unproven concepts with the potential to advance specific surface transportation systems. The Rail Safety IDEA program...more
This is a Congressional appropriation to fund the Short Line Safety Institute (Institute), a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is, "to provide the leadership to enhance the safety culture and...more
This directed grant will enable the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to deploy a survey in conjunction with a study on the effectiveness of cameras at grade crossings to detect, deter, and...more
This is a Congressional appropriation to fund the Short Line Safety Institute (Institute), a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is, "to provide the leadership to enhance the safety culture and...more