Research, Development, Test and Evaluation

Seeking resources to execute its mission to support identified topic research areas. Topic research areas will be aligned with the research program area priorities as listed below. Rolling stock: Railroad Vehicles; Non‐electric Motive Power and Components; Hazardous Materials Transportation by Railroad; Railroad Operating Practices; Safety Management Systems; Track‐Train Interaction; Passenger and Freight Operations; Advanced Rail Systems Technology, including Positive Train Control; TEDS software and associated training for new user requests, and continue maintenance and technical support to the existing TEDS users; Train Occupant Protection, and Electric Traction Power systems.