ENSCO, Inc., the operator of TTC, is proud to support these partner organizations in fulfilling the FRA’s strategic goals: advancing railway workforce development and accelerating research for safety and sustainability.
The High Tonnage Loop (HTL) at the TTC
“We are honored to have the TTC support the FRA and our partners to help advance railway safety, sustainability, and workforce development,” said ENSCO President Jeff Stevens. “With more than 50 miles of test track, hands-on training, leading subject matter experts, and industry support - the TTC is the perfect choice for implementing these initiatives.”
TTC partner projects that have been selected for the 2023-2024 CRISI grant awards are:
East Erie Commercial Rail (Pennsylvania): Development of Enabling Technologies for Hydrogen Adoption in Rail (Up to $48,412,512)
University of Delaware (Delaware): Center for Hands-On Training and Learning Environment for the Next Generation Railroad Technical Workforce at the High Tonnage Loop (HTL) Center (Up to $14,483,892)
Colorado State University, Pueblo (Colorado): Safety Assessment, Testing, and Workforce Development for Hydrogen/Natural Gas Motive Power (Up to $11,671,781)
Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (Virginia): Next Generation PTC-Integrated Onboard Smart Technologies and Training for Rolling Stock Condition Monitoring to Mitigate Train Derailment (Up to $9,679,655)
In total, FRA awarded $2.4 billion in CRISI funding to applicants across the United States.
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ENSCO, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries, represent a more than $180 million international technology enterprise with 750+ employees headquartered in the Washington, D.C., area. For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide. ENSCO operates in the aerospace, national security, and surface transportation sectors. ENSCO serves customers in cutting-edge, mission-critical environments where safety, security, reliability, and resilience are of paramount importance. ENSCO field offices and subsidiaries, representatives and partnerships are located throughout the United States and around the world. Learn more about ENSCO.
About Transportation Technology Center (TTC)
ENSCO, Inc. is the operator of the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Transportation Technology Center (TTC) located in Pueblo, Colorado. Spanning 52 square miles, the TTC is a national asset for pioneering transportation research, testing, and training to advance the safety, security, resiliency and sustainability of railways and other modes of surface transportation. Recognized as the world’s largest railway testing facility, TTC boasts an impressive 50 miles of test tracks, inclusive of catenary and third rail electrified track, with vehicle test speeds of up to 165 mph. The TTC is also home to the Center for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CCIP). The CCIP's mission is singular: to fortify critical infrastructure entities against cyber and physical threats through comprehensive training, rigorous assessments, meticulous testing, and robust protection measures. Located at 55500 DOT Road, Pueblo, CO 81001, the TTC stands as a pillar of innovation and advancement. Explore the vast TTC capabilities at ttc-ensco.com.
