About Rail IDEA Projects

The High-Speed Rail IDEA Program is currently not accepting new proposals. Discussions with the Federal Railroad Administration are underway regarding the establishment of a new Rail IDEA Program designed to foster innovations in railroad technology, both passenger and freight. If agreement is reached on such a new program and funding becomes available, TRB will provide information, including focus areas for proposals, on this Web site. Please direct questions about the program to Chuck Taylor at ctaylor@nas.edu.