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Title:

Agreement for Research to Investigate the use of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) to Monitor Rail Infrastructure

Agreement Number:

162748

Agreement Value:

$295,200.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 27, 2018 - Sep 30, 2022

Description:

To support research, testing and development of technology to enhance rail safety.

Organization:

Transport Canada

Expected Results:

Piloting of new technologies at grade crossings and on rail lines.

Location:

KINGSTON, Ontario, CA K7L3N6

Reference Number:

TC-2018-Q2-11139

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Additional Information:

Note: 2 amendments are being disclosed into 1 record. See below more information. Amendment #1: the recipient entered into an amending agreement March 25, 2020, to do reallocate funding between fiscal years among other changes. No change to total TC contribution for AG. Amendment #2: the recipient entered into an amending agreement September 29, 2020, to do reallocate funding between fiscal years and to extend the duration of the agreement, among other changes. No change to total TC contribution for AG.

Amendment Date

Sep 29, 2020

Recipient's Legal Name:

Queen's University

Federal Riding Name:

Kingston and the Islands

Federal Riding Number:

35044

Program:

Rail Safety Improvement Program: Infrastructure, Technology and Research Component

Program Purpose:

The purpose of this program is to provide federal funding, in the form of grants and contributions, for projects designed to improve rail safety through public education and awareness, investment in infrastructure, technologies, research and closure of unsafe rail crossings.

Coverage:

National

Amendments:

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