This Transportation Department is offering this grant to support research and development projects focused on enhancing Positive Train Control (PTC) systems. This grant is specifically for advancing the implementation of interoperable train control systems in several critical areas. Key objectives include developing improved technologies for broken rail detection, optimizing end-of-train positioning and train integrity monitoring, and ensuring the reliable transmission of vital consist data. The aim is to bolster railway safety and operational efficiency by integrating sophisticated technological solutions into existing and future train control infrastructures.
Opportunity ID: 54160
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RRD-10-007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Research and Development Projects for Enhancement of Positive Train Control |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.313 — Railroad Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 29, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2010 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2010 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jun 27, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | To support the implementation of interoperable train control systems in several critical areas including broken rail detection and end of train positioning/train integrity, and vital consist data |
| Link to Additional Information: | Research and Development Projects for Enhancement of Positive Train Control |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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