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

There are eligible expenses for this grant.

Testing expenses for rail vehicles, containers, and cargo systems
Costs associated with impact tests and certification
Improvement and performance-related expenses

Evaluation & selection criteria

- 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

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Step 2: Prepare and submit your application
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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).

Documents and links

NRC — Rail vehicle impact ramp

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Grant Summary:

The NRC offers a rail vehicle impact ramp facility certified by AAR with advanced testing capabilities to evaluate and improve the performance of rail vehicles, containers, and cargo systems under significant impact forces.

Grant Details:

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) provides a cutting-edge rail vehicle impact ramp facility that is accredited by the Association of American Railroads (AAR). This unique facility utilizes over a hundred channels of instrumentation to conduct impact tests on rail vehicles, certifying their strength and integrity for withstanding longitudinal impact forces experienced in freight yards and railway lines across North America. The facility employs a tow-car to position rail vehicles accurately on the ramp, enabling tests at speeds up to 16 miles per hour and deceleration forces of up to 4 g. These tests are crucial for verifying design specifications, certification requirements, and enhancing the safety and durability of rail vehicles, containers, and cargo systems. In addition to testing the rail vehicles themselves, the facility assesses load securement devices and lading containment, offering certification for military cargo systems, intermodal container cars, automobile carriers, and tank containers. Collaborating with the NRC on this grant ensures that your rail vehicles and cargo systems meet industry standards, perform efficiently, and have extended lifespans on the tracks. Contact Jason Pierosara, the Business Development Officer at NRC, for more information on leveraging the rail vehicle impact ramp facility for testing and certifying your transportation assets.