Framework for a Technology Innovation for Energy-Efficient Railyards (TIEER) Pilot Study

Lignell. Brent; Richardt, Emily; Klein, Georgia; Simon, Matthew C,; Mittelman, Anjuliee

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Framework for a Technology Innovation for Energy-Efficient Railyards (TIEER) Pilot Study

2025-01-17
By Lignell. Brent ; Richardt, Emily ; Klein, Georgia ; ...

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Lignell. Brent ; Richardt, Emily ; Klein, Georgia ; Simon, Matthew C, ; Mittelman, Anjuliee
Corporate Creators:

John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.). Policy, Planning and Environment
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Railroad Development ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Environmental Program Management
Subject/TRT Terms:

Air Quality Greenhouse Gases Locomotives Pollutants Railroad Yards Standards Zero Emission Vehicles
Publication/ Report Number:

DOT-VNTSC-FRA-25-01, FRA-RRD30-2025-0001
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Sep 2024-Jan 2025
Contracting Officer:

Jones, Michael; Moreno, Mequela
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration
Abstract:

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.
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Funding:

693JJ621N000043
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Federal Railroad Administration Volpe Center
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