The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has allocated $2 million in funding to the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to conduct trials of an automated rolling stock inspection system, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

the Automated Railroad Rolling Stock Inspection System

The new system, utilizing various sensors and software, aims to enhance the efficiency of daily train inspections in compliance with the requirements of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

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Trials are planned to be conducted on the Metro-North Railroad (MNR), a division of MTA.The implementation of the automated system will complement traditional railroad staff inspections, aiding in the early detection of defects and predicting rolling stock malfunctions.

This funding is allocated under the USDOT Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grant program.

This project is among the 34 programs funded in the fiscal year 2023.

Photo: MTA

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