SmartWay
SmartWay Transport Partnership
Rail Carriers
Joining SmartWay is as Easy as 1, 2, 3:
There are three steps to joining SmartWay as a rail carrier partner:
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START HERE!Before downloading the Rail Carrier Tool, take time to review the getting started guide, which includes a copy of the partnership agreement*. "You will need Adobe Reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA's PDF page to learn more."
1) ASSESS:The first step to becoming a SmartWay partner is collecting your data. The data collection overview and workbook below will help you get prepared for your tool submission and make data entry easier. GATHERING YOUR DATA
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2) CALCULATE:The next step in becoming a SmartWay partner is to enter your data in the Rail Tool. User Guide 3 will help you with data entry and troubleshooting the tool. Download the SmartWay Rail Tool Here (XLS) (1.76 MB)DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS: To download the tool, you need to SAVE the file to a folder. To save, right click the link above or the button to the left and select "Save Target As" in Microsoft Explorer or "Save Link As" in Mozilla Firefox. Opening the file in the browser instead of saving will render some features unavailable.
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3) TRACK:To maintain your status as a SmartWay Rail Carrier in good standing, you will need to update your data and resubmit a Rail Carrier Tool each year. Technical Documentation for Rail Carrier FLEET Tool (PDF) (EPA-420-B-12-054a, 17 pp, 823 M) ANNUAL UPDATES: As a Rail Carrier Partner, you agree to update your tool data and submit a new tool annually. |
Documents and Publications
- General EPA webpage on Locomotives: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/locomotives.htm
- Locomotive Compression-Ignition Engines Certification Data: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/certdata.htm#locomotive
- Control of emissions from Idling Locomotives fact sheet: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/nonroad/locomotv/420f08014.htm
Related Program Links:
- National Clean Diesel Campaign (NCDC) for information on clean-diesel grant opportunities and DERA grant opportunities: http://www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/
- Federal Railroad Administration: http://www.fra.dot.gov/
- Association of American Railroads (AAR): http://www.aar.org/
- American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association: http://www.aslrra.org/home/index.cfm
Related Studies/Fact Sheets
- Case study: "Vancouver, WA Switchyard Locomotive Idle Reduction Project (PDF)" (17 pp, 371 KB, October 2005).
In April 2003, EPA awarded a $85,000 grant to the Southwest Clean Air Agency in Vancouver, Washington, to evaluate the emission reductions and fuel savings of a Class I railcar using a combined auxiliary engine idle reduction technology and automatic shut-down/start-up technology. For more information on the project contact Paul Mairose, Chief Engineer, Southwest Clean Air Agency, phone: (360) 574-3058 (ext. 30), e-mail: paul@swcleanair.org. - Case Study: "Case Study: Chicago Locomotive Idle Reduction Project (PDF)" (9 pp, 184 KB)
In September 2003, EPA awarded a $60,000 grant to the City of Chicago Department of Environment to evaluate the emission and noise reductions and fuel savings of a Class I railroad idle reduction technology. For more information on the project, e-mail K. Kennoy: kkennoy@cityofchicago.org. - Locomotive Switcher Fact Sheet: www.epa.gov/midwestcleandiesel/sectors/rail/switchers2.pdf
More Links for Rail Carriers
- Upcoming Events and Webinars
- General SmartWay Publications
- SmartWay Verified Technologies-Idling Reduction Technology (includes references for Shore Connection Systems for Locomotives (SCS) and Auxiliary Power Units and Generator Sets (APU/GS) )