Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Agreement for a Novel Autonomous Rail Defect Repair System
Agreement Number:
164945
Agreement Value:
$360,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 20, 2024 - Sep 30, 2027
Description:
The program supports projects that improve rail safety contribute to increasing safety at grade crossings and along rail lines address climate change resilience through the rehabilitation mitigation and/or prevention of the impacts of climate change/extreme weather along rail lines and rail property and increase public confidence in Canada's rail transportation system.
Organization:
Transport Canada
Expected Results:
Adoption of new technology to improve rail safety
Location:
WATERLOO, Ontario, CA N2L3G1
Reference Number:
217-2023-2024-Q4-14780
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Waterloo
Federal Riding Name:
Waterloo (2013)
Federal Riding Number:
35112
Program:
Rail Safety Improvement Program: Infrastructure Technology and Research Component
Program Purpose:
The program supports projects that improve rail safety contribute to increasing safety at grade crossings and along rail lines address climate change resilience through the rehabilitation mitigation and/or prevention of the impacts of climate change/extreme weather along rail lines and rail property and increase public confidence in Canada's rail transportation system.
Coverage:
National