FY 2010 - Railroad Safety Technology Grant Program

The purpose of the Railroad Safety Technology Program, authorized under section 105 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (Division A, Public Law 110-432) (49 U.S.C. § 20158), is to support execution of projects that have a public benefit of improved railroad safety and efficiency. Priority will be given to collaborative projects between carriers, railroad suppliers, and State and local governments (including public benefit corporations established to provide rail service) for projects that: a) Make train control technologies interoperable between railroad systems, or b) Accelerate the deployment of train control technology on high-risk corridors, such as those that have high volumes of hazardous materials shipments or over which commuter or passenger trains operate