Transportation Research Board

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

Transportation Research Board: National Academy of Sciences

Click Here for Minutes from the 2012 Annual Meeting

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.

Any opinions, findings, or conclusions expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theTransportation Research Board or The National Academies.

Maintained by

David O. Nelson

Jacobs Engineering Group

343 Congress Street

Boston, Massachusetts, 02110

david.nelson@jacobs.com

Any opinions, findings, or conclusions expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Transportation Research Board or The National Academies.

Simple theme. Powered by Blogger.