A bill to establish a Freight Rail Innovation Institute to carry out a research and development program to develop new technologies for freight rail locomotives. 2021-05-20 Introduced in Senate This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a Freight Rail Innovation Institute in partnership with an institution of higher education and a freight rail locomotive manufacturer.

The institute must carry out a research and development program to

  • develop technologies necessary for the design, development, manufacturing, and operation of zero-emission battery and hydrogen-powered freight locomotives;
  • develop technologies that enhance freight rail safety, efficiency, and utilization; and
  • accelerate the deployment of zero-emission locomotives (including passenger locomotives), supporting supply chains, advanced freight and logistics systems, and related workforce development and education innovations.

The non-federal share of the costs of the institute's research and development program shall not be less than 50%.

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