Brent, L., Richardt, E., Klein, G., Simon, M. C., & Mittelman, A. (2025). Framework for a Technology Innovation for Energy-Efficient Railyards (TIEER) Pilot Study (Report No. DOT-VNTSC-FRA-25-01, FRA-RRD30-2025-0001). United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79385
Brent, Lignell., Emily Richardt, Georgia Klein, Matthew C, Simon, and Anjuliee Mittelman. Framework for a Technology Innovation for Energy-Efficient Railyards (TIEER) Pilot Study. Report no. DOT-VNTSC-FRA-25-01, FRA-RRD30-2025-0001. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79385.
Brent, Lignell., et al. Framework for a Technology Innovation for Energy-Efficient Railyards (TIEER) Pilot Study. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration, 2025, Report no. DOT-VNTSC-FRA-25-01, FRA-RRD30-2025-0001, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79385.
Locomotives, trucks, and cargo-handling equipment in and around railyards contribute to air pollution concerns for surrounding communities and railyard workers. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is exploring a Technology Innovation for Energy-Efficient Railyards (TIEER) Initiative, which would focus on implementing zero-emissions projects. This report discusses the concept of TIEER, the benefits of replacing or retrofitting equipment to zero-emission versions, including the opportunity to modernize and optimize equipment tailored to the railyard’s needs, and considerations for conducting a TIEER pilot study. This report also provides an overview of zero-emissions technologies, funding opportunities for zero-emission equipment, and case studies of select zero-emissions projects.
Brent, L., Richardt, E., Klein, G., Simon, M. C., & Mittelman, A. (2025). Framework for a Technology Innovation for Energy-Efficient Railyards (TIEER) Pilot Study (Report No. DOT-VNTSC-FRA-25-01, FRA-RRD30-2025-0001). United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79385
Brent, Lignell., Emily Richardt, Georgia Klein, Matthew C, Simon, and Anjuliee Mittelman. Framework for a Technology Innovation for Energy-Efficient Railyards (TIEER) Pilot Study. Report no. DOT-VNTSC-FRA-25-01, FRA-RRD30-2025-0001. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79385.
Brent, Lignell., et al. Framework for a Technology Innovation for Energy-Efficient Railyards (TIEER) Pilot Study. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration, 2025, Report no. DOT-VNTSC-FRA-25-01, FRA-RRD30-2025-0001, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79385.
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