NRC — Rail vehicle impact ramp
Last Update: July 22, 2025
ON, Canada
Rail vehicle testing facility in Ottawa
NRC — Rail vehicle impact ramp at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Researchers And Facilities
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Grant Providers
- National Research Council Canada (NRC)
- Government of Canada
Program status
Open
Overview of the NRC — Rail vehicle impact ramp program
Fee-for-service testing of rail vehicle strength and integrity, as well as load securement devices and lading containment.
Eligible projects & activities
There are no specific projects or activities mentioned as eligible for this grant.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 18,000
Strength testing for rail containers
$ 15,000
Testing the structural integrity of rail containers for compliance
$ 25,000
Testing rail freight containers for safety and compliance
$ 15,000
Performance testing for rail load securement devices
$ 22,000
Impact testing and certification of rail vehicle lading containment
$ 25,000
Certification of rail vehicle integrity
Eligibility criteria of the NRC — Rail vehicle impact ramp program
The eligibility criteria for this grant are not explicitly mentioned in the provided information. To obtain information about the specific eligibility requirements for this grant related to rail vehicle impact testing, you may need to directly contact the Business Development Officer, Jason Pierosara, at the National Research Council of Canada. His contact details are provided as follows: Jason Pierosara Business Development Officer Telephone: 613-998-9378 Email: Jason.Pierosara@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca You can reach out to Jason Pierosara for detailed information on the eligibility criteria for the grant.
Who is eligible?
- Companies involved in the rail transportation industry - Companies manufacturing rail vehicles or components - Companies developing specialized cargo systems for rail transportation - Companies focused on rail vehicle safety and performance testing
Eligible expenses
Eligible projects and activities for this grant involve testing and certification processes aimed at enhancing rail vehicle performance and safety. These projects ensure compliance with industry standards and improve the durability and reliability of rail transport technologies.
- Impact testing and certification of rail vehicles to meet AAR standards.
- Verification and improvement of rail vehicle design specifications through comprehensive testing.
- Conducting rolling squeeze tests to assess rail vehicle performance under stress.
- Testing the integrity and securement of military cargo systems on rail vehicles.
- Certification and performance enhancements for intermodal container cars.
- Assessment and improvement of automobile carriers.
- Testing of tank containers (SRS) for durability and safety assurance.
Eligibility criteria of the NRC — Rail vehicle impact ramp program
- Certification by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) - Ability to conduct impact tests for various certification specifications - Verification of design specifications - Conducting rolling squeeze tests - Accreditation to certify rolling stock and prototypes - Testing load securement devices and lading containment systems
How to apply to the NRC — Rail vehicle impact ramp program
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Additional information
- The facility is certified by the Association of American Railroads (AAR). - Tests are conducted at speeds up to 16 miles/hour (25 km/h) and deceleration forces of up to 4 g. - In addition to testing the strength of the rail vehicle, the facility also tests load securement devices and lading containment. - The facility offers testing for military cargo systems, intermodal container cars, automobile carriers, and tank containers (SRS).
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