LNG and LPG Railcar Testing with FRA (Purchase and test an LPG railcar and new 113 railcar)

This project will conduct puncture testing on railcars authorized for the carriage and transport of LNG.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • USDOT Research Hub DisplayID 157694

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $1750000
• Sponsor Organizations:

  Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

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• Managing Organizations:

  Transportation Technology Center, Inc.

  Pueblo, CO  United States  81001
• Project Managers:

  Majors, Leonard

• Start Date: 20200801
• Expected Completion Date: 20250731
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• USDOT Program: Hazmat Safety
• Subprogram: Packaging Integrity

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Liquefied natural gas; Liquefied petroleum gas; Puncture resistance; Railroad cars
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01864859
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Department of Transportation
• Files: RIP, USDOT
• Created Date: Nov 21 2022 4:26PM