Locomotives & Rail Workgroup

The Locomotives and Rail Sector Workgroup is exploring opportunities to share information and seek funding for a variety of projects including: idle reduction particularly at switcher yards; retrofits of head-end power units, short liners and long haulers; and retrofits of rail yard equipment. Click here for related project proposals. If you would like to join the Locomotives and Rail Sector Workgroup, please contact Kristin Riha.

Workgroup Meetings

• Tuesday, October 17, 10:00 am PT | Call-in number: 620-635-9555 | Passcode 468804#
• Tuesday, December 12, 10:00 am PT | Call-in number: 620-635-9555 | Passcode 468804#

Websites

• California ARB list serve regarding their efforts to reduce locomotive and rail yard impacts on the environment
• An Internet forum for the exchange of technical and business information on engines, emissions, emission control, and related issues
• Diesel Technology Forum— Dedicated to raising awareness about the economic importance and essential uses of diesel engines, highlighting the continuous improvements in fuel efficiency and emissions, continuing progress to reduce the environmental impact of the existing fleet of diesel engines, and leading the way for future clean diesels in all applications.
• California Air Resources Board (ARB)—Locomotives
• Information on ARB’s current locomotive activities—Rail Yard Emission Reduction Program

Funding Opportunities

• Ontario Emissions Trading Registry
• Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Program (RRIF)
• Grants and funding opportunities related to diesel technologies

Projects and Case Studies

• Vancouver, WA Switchyard Locomotive Idle Reduction Project
• Case study: Chicago Locomotive Idle Reduction Project
• Hybrid Locomotive
• West Coast Collaborative locomotive projects

Emissions Reducing Programs

• Vancouver, WA’s locomotive idling reduction program
• CalTrain Electrification

Legislation/Legal Matters

Federal

• Smartway website, collaboration between EPA and freight industry to reduce diesel emissions
• EPA federal register of laws and regulations relating to air quality
• EPA Emissions standards for locomotives
• EPA regulations regarding nonroad diesel vehicles
• Federal incentives for using alternative fuels

State

• Statewide Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Reduce Diesel PM at California Rail Yards
• Notice of Public Meeting to Consider Public Comment on the June 24, 2005, ARB/Railroads Statewide Agreement for a Particulate Emissions Reduction Program at California Rail Yards, and to Take Action as Appropriate
• Incentives and laws for alternative fuels by state
• California Air Resources Board homepage
• California Air Quality legislation
• Puget Sound Clean Air Agency air quality website
• Puget Sound Clean Air Agency list of regulations
• Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Clean Diesel Initiative
• Oregon Clean Diesel Retrofit Tax Credit
• Washington State air quality program

Conference Presentations

• All previous meeting agendas and summary notes

Upcoming Events

• West Coast Collaborative Calendar— List of upcoming conventions, workshops and events related to reducing diesel emissions