Transportation Research Board

National Academy of Sciences TRB Committee AR020 Rolling Stock and Motive Power

Transportation Research Board: National Academy of Sciences

Mid-Year Meeting Teleconference || July 14, 2011, 1:30pm-3:00pm

Rolling Stock and Motive Power: The committee focuses on rail rolling stock and motive power technologies including, but not limited to: freight rail; intercity passenger rail; commuter rail; high speed rail; and light rail. Topics of interest include emissions; propulsion; energy efficiency; rail wheel interface; interoperable equipment; alternative fuel and propulsion systems; and other rail equipment-related areas. The committee is also concerned with the introduction of new technologies and vehicles for guided passenger and freight transportation systems, both passenger and freight, and reviewing regulatory barriers that may hinder the introduction of new technologies or equipment.

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