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- [Rail Neutral Temperature: Moving from Research to Reality](https://ttc-ensco.com/rail-neutral-temperature-moving-from-research-to-reality/) - Rail Neutral Temperature: Moving from Research to Reality July 2026 – Railway Track & Structure This article explores how the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) is helping advance practical solutions for measuring Rail Neutral Temperature (RNT)—a critical factor in preventing track buckles and pull-aparts in continuous welded rail. It highlights an FRA-led industry initiative that brought
- [Tank Car Puncture Resistance Research](https://ttc-ensco.com/tank-car-puncture-resistance-research/) - Tank Car Puncture Resistance Research August 2026 – Railway Age This article highlights decades of full-scale hazardous materials research conducted at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) to improve the crashworthiness and puncture resistance of railroad tank cars. Through controlled impact testing and advanced computer modeling, researchers have evaluated the performance of multiple tank car designs
- [Advancing Battery Safety Through Real-World Testing and Collaboration](https://ttc-ensco.com/advancing-battery-safety-through-real-world-testing-and-collaboration/) - Advancing Battery Safety Through Real-World Testing and Collaboration June 2026 – Railway Age This article highlights a battery safety summit held at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) that brought together representatives from rail, transit, emergency response, manufacturing, standards organizations, and federal agencies to address the growing challenges associated with battery-powered transportation systems. Through live full-scale
- [Modeling Vehicle-Track Dynamics and On-Track Testing at the TTC](https://ttc-ensco.com/modeling-vehicle-track-dynamics-and-on-track-testing-at-the-ttc/) - Modeling Vehicle-Track Dynamics and On-Track Testing at the TTC May 2026 – RT&S This article explains how advanced simulation tools and full-scale testing at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) are used to evaluate rail vehicle safety and performance before equipment enters service. The piece explores how engineers model vehicle-track interaction, wheel-rail forces, suspension behavior, and
- [Understanding Vertical Split Rim Wheel Failures: What New Research Shows](https://ttc-ensco.com/understanding-vertical-split-rim-wheel-failures-what-new-research-shows/) - Understanding Vertical Split Rim Wheel Failures: What New Research Shows April 2026 – Railway Age This article explores the causes and prevention of Vertical Split Rim (VSR) wheel failures, a rare but potentially catastrophic wheel defect that can lead to derailments and costly equipment damage. Drawing on Federal Railroad Administration research conducted at the Transportation
- [Continuous Welded Rail: Managing Track Buckling and Stability](https://ttc-ensco.com/continuous-welded-rail-managing-track-buckling-and-stability/) - Continuous Welded Rail: Managing Track Buckling and Stability March 2026 – RT&S This article examines the challenges of managing Continuous Welded Rail (CWR), the foundation of modern railroad infrastructure. It explains how temperature fluctuations create internal rail forces that can lead to track buckling, rail breaks, and other safety risks if not properly managed. The
- [Rail Integrity Research](https://ttc-ensco.com/rail-integrity-research/) - Rail Integrity Research Since 2017, with funding from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) has been adding naturally occurring rail flaws to the Defect & Failure Resource Library by acquiring defective rails from the field. This library is available to researchers, railroads, and other interested parties. The TTC also has the
- [Advancing Rail Safety Through Research: Current FRA R&D Initiatives at TTC](https://ttc-ensco.com/advancing-rail-safety-through-research-current-fra-rd-initiatives-at-ttc/) - Advancing Rail Safety Through Research: Current FRA R&D Initiatives at TTC February 2026 – Railway Age This article highlights the Federal Railroad Administration’s research programs conducted at the Transportation Technology Center to address evolving rail safety challenges. It covers track research such as rail integrity and longitudinal force measurement, rolling stock testing including tank cars
- [Understanding URFS Technology: Advancing Track Evaluation](https://ttc-ensco.com/understanding-urfs-technology-advancing-track-evaluatio/) - Understanding URFS Technology: Advancing Track Evaluation January 2026 – RT&S This article explains how ultrasonic rail flaw detection identifies internal rail defects before they lead to failures and describes the development of high-speed ultrasonic inspection systems. It outlines the engineering challenges involved in maintaining probe alignment, stability, and safe operation at higher speeds. The article
- [Proving Ground for Progress](https://ttc-ensco.com/proving-ground-for-progress/) - Proving Ground for Progress December 2025 – Railway Age This article highlights the Transportation Technology Center as a national proving ground where rail technologies are tested, validated, and shared with the industry. Centered on the 2025 TTC Conference and Tour, it showcases research in hybrid propulsion, energy management, digital twin modeling, condition monitoring, derailment detection,
- [ENSCO and Korea Railroad Research Institute Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Global Railway Research and Innovation](https://ttc-ensco.com/ensco-and-korea-railroad-research-institute-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-to-advance-global-railway-research-and-innovation/) - ENSCO and Korea Railroad Research Institute Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Global Railway Research and Innovation December 2025 – ENSCO ENSCO, Inc., operator of the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI) to expand
- [Four Best Practices for Using AI to Prevent Rail Trespassing](https://ttc-ensco.com/four-best-practices-for-using-ai-to-prevent-rail-trespassing/) - Four Best Practices for Using AI to Prevent Rail Trespassing September/October 2025 – Mass Transit Trespassing remains one of the leading causes of rail-related fatalities in the U.S. In this column, Acacia Reber, Head of Brand Strategy & Engagement at ENSCO, outlines four best practices transit agencies can apply when adopting AI-enabled trespass detection and
- [Advancing Track Monitoring with Fiber Optics](https://ttc-ensco.com/advancing-track-monitoring-with-fiber-optics/) - Advancing Track Monitoring with Fiber Optics November 2025 – RT&S Freight railroads are operating longer, heavier trains than ever before—pushing track infrastructure to its limits. This article, authored by ENSCO and Oklahoma State University researchers in collaboration with the Federal Railroad Administration, examines how fiber optic–based track monitoring can deliver real-time insights into track support
- [Improving Rail Operations Using AI and Machine Learning](https://ttc-ensco.com/improving-rail-operations-using-ai-and-machine-learning/) - Improving Rail Operations Using AI and Machine Learning October 2025 – Railway Age Trespassing along the rail corridor remains one of the most persistent safety challenges facing railroads today. In this feature, Samantha Kirkpatrick, Senior Data Scientist at ENSCO, explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can identify and predict trespasser hotspots using
- [RT&S September 2025 Issue Highlights Hands-On Experience at the TTC](https://ttc-ensco.com/rts-september-2025-issue-highlights-hands-on-experience-at-the-ttc/) - RT&S September 2025 Issue Highlights Hands-On Experience at the TTC September 2025 – RT&S The September 2025 issue of Railway Track & Structures features a full article on ENSCO’s Derailment Investigation and Prevention Workshop at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC). The story, “Hands-On Experience Building at the TTC,” showcases how participants investigated mock derailments, examined
- [ENSCO Appoints Veteran Facilities Leader Brian Sieger to Support Modernization at the Nation’s Premier Rail Testing Center](https://ttc-ensco.com/ensco-appoints-veteran-facilities-leader-brian-sieger-to-support-modernization-at-the-nations-premier-rail-testing-center/) - ENSCO Appoints Veteran Facilities Leader Brian Sieger to Support Modernization at the Nation’s Premier Rail Testing Center September 2025 – ENSCO ENSCO, Inc. has appointed Brian Sieger as Facilities Manager at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado. With more than four decades of facilities and project management experience, Sieger will oversee the upkeep,
- [The Future of Rail Safety: TTC’s Grade Crossing Testbed](https://ttc-ensco.com/the-future-of-rail-safety-ttcs-grade-crossing-testbed/) - The Future of Rail Safety: TTC’s Grade Crossing Testbed August 2025 — Mass Transit The Transportation Technology Center (TTC), operated by ENSCO, was recently featured in Mass Transit for its work on the new Grade Crossing Testbed. This innovative research environment is designed to improve safety at one of the most dangerous intersections between railroads and communities. By
- [The Importance of Rolling Stock Health to Track Health](https://ttc-ensco.com/the-importance-of-rolling-stock-health-to-track-health/) - Derailment Investigation, Prevention, and Detection in Rail Transportation July 2025 – RT&SThe July 2025 issue of Railway Track & Structures features ENSCO’s Matthew Dick discussing how poorly maintained rolling stock can accelerate track deterioration—and how vehicle and infrastructure health must be treated as an integrated system. The article highlights truck steering mechanics, maintenance factors like two-point contact
- [Derailment Investigation, Prevention, and Detection in Rail Transportation](https://ttc-ensco.com/derailment-investigation-prevention-and-detection-in-rail-transportation/) - Derailment Investigation, Prevention, and Detection in Rail Transportation August 2025 – Railway AgeThe August 2025 issue of Railway Age features ENSCO’s approach to derailment analysis and prevention, spotlighting insights from a TTC-hosted workshop on root cause investigation and safety innovation. Authors Gregory Holtman and Matthew Dick examine the value of simulation tools, hands-on field training, and autonomous
- [Automated Rolling Stock Inspection with Wayside and Onboard Technology](https://ttc-ensco.com/automated-rolling-stock-inspection-with-wayside-and-onboard-technology/) - Automated Rolling Stock Inspection with Wayside and Onboard Technology June 2025 – Railway AgeThe June 2025 edition of Railway Age highlights TTC’s leadership in rolling stock safety with a featured article on automated inspection technologies. Written by ENSCO’s Travis Gorhum, the article explores the role of wayside and onboard systems—including bearing, wheel, and brake monitoring—in advancing rail
- [ENSCO Hires Gregory Holtman as Training Coordinator to Lead Workforce Development at TTC](https://ttc-ensco.com/ensco-hires-gregory-holtman-as-training-coordinator-to-lead-workforce-development-at-ttc/) - ENSCO Hires Gregory Holtman as Training Coordinator to Lead Workforce Development at TTC May 20, 2025ENSCO announced the hiring of Gregory Holtman as Training Coordinator at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado. Holtman will lead workforce development initiatives and training programs to support the center’s growing mission across rail and multimodal transportation sectors.
- [TTC: Where Innovations Meets Real-World Rail Applications](https://ttc-ensco.com/ttc-where-innovations-meets-real-world-rail-applications/) - TTC: Where Innovations Meets Real-World Rail Applications May 2025 – RT&SThis article explores how the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) is advancing railway safety through large-scale testing of fiber optic and distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) technologies. By simulating real-world load conditions at TTC’s Rail Test Track (RTT), researchers evaluated the effectiveness of these advanced sensors in
- [Grade Crossing Collision Testing at the TTC](https://ttc-ensco.com/grade-crossing-collision-testing-at-the-ttc/) - Grade Crossing Collision Testing at the TTC April 2025 – Railway Age This article highlights how the TTC conducts full-scale grade crossing collision testing to improve rail safety and support public awareness. By replicating real-world crash scenarios, TTC generates critical data used to enhance railcar crashworthiness, inform engineering standards, and educate stakeholders on grade crossing
- [Decision Making from Software and AI](https://ttc-ensco.com/decision-making-from-software-and-ai/) - Decision Making from Software and AI March 2025 – RT&S As railroads face increasing demands for efficiency and safety, AI-powered decision-making and predictive maintenance strategies are revolutionizing track infrastructure management. Traditional inspection methods are giving way to data-driven solutions, leveraging advanced track inspection technologies, machine learning, and predictive analytics to optimize maintenance planning. The Transportation
- [TTC At A Glance](https://ttc-ensco.com/ttc-at-a-glance/) - TTC At A Glance Common Services Offered Full-Scale Testing: The TTC offers the unique ability to conduct full-scale transportation testing, which is challenging to perform anywhere else in the world. This includes full-scale dynamic studies or major subset testing. Examples include locomotive, passenger railcar, and freight railcar testing on the 50+ miles (80+ km) of
- [Battery Safety in Rail Transportation](https://ttc-ensco.com/battery-safety-in-rail-transportation/) - Battery Safety in Rail Transportation February 2025 – Railway Age The global transportation industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid adoption of battery-electric-powered vehicles across multiple sectors. However, this progress brings new and unique challenges relating to safe designs, operations, and specialized training for first responders. Throughout history, changes in energy sources
- [Major Component Testing Laboratory](https://ttc-ensco.com/major-component-testing-laboratory/) - Major Component Testing Laboratory Partnered with laboratories, and with capabilities at the TTC, ENSCO can provide track and rolling stock component testing capabilities in accordance with AAR and AREMA standards and guidelines. Component Testing at a Glance Facilities Large lab space and material handling ability to handle large components State-of-the-art servo-hydraulic testing equipment Capabilities Coil
- [Custom Track Geometry Exceptions](https://ttc-ensco.com/custom-track-geometry-exceptions/) - Custom Track Geometry Exceptions November 2024 – RT&S (Railway Track & Structures) In 2024, AREMA Committee 2 achieved a major milestone by updating Chapter 2 of the AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering, modernizing its 213 pages to better address advances in track and infrastructure inspection technologies. This refreshed chapter includes guidelines for creating custom track
- [The Rail Dynamics Laboratory: A Fresh Look at Full-Scale Rail Testing](https://ttc-ensco.com/the-rail-dynamics-laboratory-a-fresh-look-at-full-scale-rail-testing/) - The Rail Dynamics Laboratory: A Fresh Look at Full-Scale Rail Testing December 2024 – Railway Age The article highlights the transformation and modernization of the Rail Dynamics Laboratory (RDL) at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC), a key facility for full-scale rail vehicle testing and safety evaluations. It details upgrades to major testing systems, such as
- [Partners of the TTC Awarded $84M in CRISI Grant Awards for Workforce Development and Research](https://ttc-ensco.com/partners-of-the-ttc-awarded-84m-in-crisi-grant-awards-for-workforce-development-and-research/) - Partners of the TTC Awarded $84M in CRISI Grant Awards for Workforce Development and Research October 30, 2024 – Pueblo, Colorado The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded partners of the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) more than $84 million in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant Program funding. ENSCO, Inc., the operator
- [2nd Annual TTC Conference & Tour Draws Hundreds of Attendees](https://ttc-ensco.com/2nd-annual-ttc-conference-tour-draws-hundreds-of-attendees/) - 2nd Annual TTC Conference & Tour Draws Hundreds of Attendees October 29, 2024 – Pueblo, Colorado Hundreds of railroad professionals from government, industry, and academia gathered in Pueblo, Colorado for the 2nd Annual Transportation Technology Center (TTC) Conference & Tour on October 22 and 23. Hosted by ENSCO, Inc. and Wheel Rail Seminars, the event featured two
- [TTC Advances Heavy Haul Research and Safety](https://ttc-ensco.com/ttc-advances-heavy-haul-research-and-safety/) - TTC Advances Heavy Haul Research and Safety October 2024- International Rail Journal (IRJ) The Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado, is advancing heavy haul railway research and safety through specialized testing and training facilities. It highlights TTC’s capabilities in dynamic vehicle testing, crash simulations, and emergency response training to address the evolving needs of
- [Railway Test Tracks](https://ttc-ensco.com/railway-test-tracks/) - Railway Test Tracks The TTC is the largest railway testing facility in the world with over 50 miles (80 km) of test tracks. Test tracks are used for rolling stock prototype testing, type testing, homologation, and research. Additionally, infrastructure components and construction & maintenance methods can be tested. Railroad Test Track at a Glance Railroad
- [Electrified Rail Vehicle Testing at the Transportation Technology Center](https://ttc-ensco.com/electrified-rail-vehicle-testing-at-the-transportation-technology-center/) - Electrified Rail Vehicle Testing at the Transportation Technology Center October 2024 – Railway Age Electrification has been a long-standing method for propulsion energy for the rail industry. The first electrified line in the United States occurred 129 years ago on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad’s Baltimore Belt Line, which is now part of the CSX
- [Enhancing Rail Integrity: Expansion of the Rail Flaw Library at the Transportation Technology Cente](https://ttc-ensco.com/enhancing-rail-integrity-expansion-of-the-rail-flaw-library-at-the-transportation-technology-cente/) - Enhancing Rail Integrity: Expansion of the Rail Flaw Library at the Transportation Technology Cente September 2024 – RT&S (Railway Track & Structures) Enhancing rail integrity through improved rail inspection techniques continues to be an essential element of railway safety. This article explores the expansion of the Rail Flaw Library of Associated Defects (RF-LOAD) at the Transportation Technology
- [Crossing-i System by Michigan Tech Demonstrated at the Transportation Technology Center](https://ttc-ensco.com/crossing-i-system-by-michigan-tech-demonstrated-at-the-transportation-technology-center/) - Crossing-i System by Michigan Tech Demonstrated at the Transportation Technology Center January, 2024 – RT&S (Railway Track & Structures) The Crossing-i System, a drone inspection technology for grade crossing recently developed by the Michigan Tech Research Institute (MTRI) at the TTC aims to combat the inappropriate grade crossing design, inadequate sight distance triangles, and vehicles
- [Advanced Track Geometry Condition Forecasting Using ML/AI](https://ttc-ensco.com/advanced-track-geometry-condition-forecasting-using-ml-ai/) - Advanced Track Geometry Condition Forecasting Using ML/AI March, 2023 – RT&S (Railway Track & Structures) Three different forecast models are evaluated for degree of accuracy. Continue Reading
- [Up Close At The Impact Wall​](https://ttc-ensco.com/railway-age-february-2024/) - Up Close At The Impact Wall February, 2024 – Railway Age When visitors enter the Transportation Technology Center (TTC), they travel over a small overpass just prior to arriving at the entrance gate. Despite thousands of people having made this journey over the years, few had the chance to stand close to one of the TTC’s
- [Fursst For Safety & Security](https://ttc-ensco.com/railway-age-april-2024/) - Fursst For Safety & Security April, 2024 – Railway Age The Facility for Underground Rail Security and Safety Testing (FURSST) at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) also known as the “Underground Tunnel”, is a groundbreaking facility designed to address critical security and safety concerns within the rail and transportation industry. Funded by the Transportation Security Administration
- [Transit Cybersecurity and Threat and Vulnerability Assessments, Public Transit Risk Assessment Methodology](https://ttc-ensco.com/transit-cybersecurity-and-threat-and-vulnerability-assessments-public-transit-risk-assessment-methodology/) - Transit Cybersecurity and Threat and Vulnerability Assessments, Public Transit Risk Assessment Methodology June, 2024 – Mass Transit Magazine The integration of the PT-RAM process into transit agencies’ operational security strategies helps providers address both physical and cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Continue Reading
- [Expanded Blast & Fire – Testing at the TTC](https://ttc-ensco.com/expanded-blast-fire-testing-at-the-ttc/) - Expanded Blast & Fire – Testing at the TTC August, 2024 – Railway Age With the introduction of alternative energy sources into rail transportation, accompanying blast and fire testing is needed to ensure safe operations and resiliency against security threats while also achieving greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. Railway vehicle alternative energy sources such as
- [Welcoming Paige Gibson To The Transportation Technology Center Team](https://ttc-ensco.com/paige-gibson/) - Welcoming Paige Gibson to the Transportation Technology Center Team! We are proud to announce the hire of Paige Gibson this week as the new Site Director at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC). Paige officially started with us on July 8, bringing her extensive experience and expertise to our team. Read More > Continue Reading
- [Welcoming Paige Gibson to the Transportation Technology Center Team!](https://ttc-ensco.com/welcoming-paige-gibson-to-the-transportation-technology-center-team/) - We are proud to announce the hire of Paige Gibson this week as the new Site Director at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC). Paige officially started with us on July 8, bringing her extensive experience and expertise to our team.
- [Replicating Real-Life Scenarios to Assess Track Service Interruption Detection Technologies](https://ttc-ensco.com/replicating-real-life-scenarios-to-assess-track-service-interruption-detection-technologies/) - Replicating Real-Life Scenarios to Assess Track Service Interruption Detection Technologies July, 2024 – RT&S (Railway Track & Structures) Service interruption of a mainline track may occur due to various events, including treefall, rock falls, washouts, or derailed rail vehicles. There is a need for technology to aid the railway to identify these events and make
- [Software Resiliency Through Quality Controls](https://ttc-ensco.com/software-resiliency-through-quality-controls/) - Software Resiliency Through Quality Controls May, 2024 – RT&S (Railway Track & Structures) Software has become such a massive part of the rail industry, permeating nearly all activities and operations. While cybersecurity is crucial for protecting software systems from external threats, ensuring software quality controls is equally vital to safeguard against internal issues. Continue Reading
- [A Hub For Advanced Passenger Train Testing](https://ttc-ensco.com/a-hub-for-advanced-passenger-train-testing/) - The transportation Technology Center: A Hub For Advanced Passenger Train Testing Pueblo, CO, April, 2024 In the dynamic world of passenger rail transportation, the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado, emerges as a critical resource for cutting-edge testing and validation of the latest passenger train technologies. Operated by ENSCO since October 2022, the facility
- [U.S. Senator Tours Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Transportation Technology Center (TTC)](https://ttc-ensco.com/u-s-senator-tours-federal-railroad-administration-fra-transportation-technology-center-ttc/) - U.S. Senator Tours Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Transportation Technology Center (TTC) Pueblo, CO, April 5, 2024 U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper (CO) joined leaders from the City and County on Pueblo, CO, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), CSU Pueblo, and ENSCO, Inc. for a tour of the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado. Continue
- [Artificial Intelligence and What it Means for the Rail Industry](https://ttc-ensco.com/artificial-intelligence-and-what-it-means-for-the-rail-industry/) - Artificial Intelligence and What it Means for the Rail Industry RAVENSWORTH, Va. –– FROM THE MARCH 2024 ISSUE OF RAILWAY TRACK AND STRUCTURES –– TTC Operated by Ensco. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has recently experienced a significant leap forward. AI, a broad term encompassing software tasked with performing various functions, may either replicate tasks historically done
- [Alternative Power, Specialized Response](https://ttc-ensco.com/alternative-power-specialized-response/) - Alternative Power, Specialized Response December 1, 2023 The Ambipar Response Training Center (ARTC) at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) is a key player in providing specialized hazardous materials (HAZMAT) response training for the ever-evolving landscape of lithium-ion battery powered and hydrogen-fueled railway vehicles. Continue Reading
- [High-Speed Adjustable Perturbation Test Track for Vehicle Testing at the Transportation Technology Center](https://ttc-ensco.com/high-speed-adjustable-perturbation-test-track-for-vehicle-testing-at-the-transportation-technology-center/) - High-Speed Adjustable Perturbation Test Track for Vehicle Testing at the Transportation Technology Center October 30, 2023 A specially designed adjustable track at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado can be configured to introduce known geometry perturbations. The track, known as the High-Speed Adjustable Perturbation Test Track (HS-APTT), represents a unique capability for Track
- [ENSCO and KLD Labs Exhibit at Railway Interchange](https://ttc-ensco.com/ensco-and-kld-labs-exhibit-at-railway-interchange/) - ENSCO and KLD Labs Exhibit at Railway Interchange Indianapolis, IN, October 1, 2023 ENSCO Rail (ENSCO) and KLD Labs will attend the Railway Interchange exhibition from Oct. 1-4 in Indianapolis, IN. Both ENSCO and KLD Labs will exhibit their innovations side by side, demonstrating their commitment to advancing cutting-edge solutions in track and vehicle inspection
- [OSU Researchers Work with ENSCO, Inc. to Develop Railroad Track Monitoring Methods](https://ttc-ensco.com/osu-researchers-work-with-ensco-inc-to-develop-railroad-track-monitoring-methods/) - OSU Researchers Work with ENSCO, Inc. to Develop Railroad Track Monitoring Methods October 20, 2023 Since 2019, Oklahoma State University has collaborated with ENSCO, Inc. and FRA on pioneering non-invasive railroad track monitoring methods. Their recent study at ENSCO’s Chambersburg facility focused on precise measurement of train-induced loads and tie support reactions using differential shear strain, avoiding
- [Colorado Governor Experiences Hydrogen Train at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC)](https://ttc-ensco.com/colorado-governor-experiences-hydrogen-train-at-the-transportation-technology-center-ttc/) - Colorado Governor Experiences Hydrogen Train at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) Pueblo, CO, November 27, 2023 Colorado Governor Jared Polis, along with local public officials, visited the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA’s) Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in September to ride a hydrogen train being tested at the facility. The TTC is managed on behalf of FRA by ENSCO,
- [ENSCO Announces First Annual TTC Conference and Tour](https://ttc-ensco.com/ensco-announces-first-annual-ttc-conference-and-tour/) - ENSCO Announces First Annual TTC Conference and Tour Pueblo, CO, March 15, 2023 This exciting event will bring government, industry, and academia together to discuss critical needs in railway safety, security and research that will move rail transportation forward for the next 50 years. Continue Reading
- [Fortis Prototype Fabrication and Testing](https://ttc-ensco.com/fortis-prototype-fabrication-and-testing/) - Fortis Prototype Fabrication and Testing April, 2023by Przemyslaw Rakoczy, Senior Research Engineer, ENSCO, Inc., andMatthew Dick, P.E., Chief of Strategy & Development, ENSCO, Inc. Continue Reading
- [GTI Preparing to Launch First-of-a-Kind Pilot with Fuel Cell Yard Trucks](https://ttc-ensco.com/gti-preparing-to-launch-first-of-a-kind-pilot-with-fuel-cell-yard-trucks/) - GTI Preparing to Launch First-of-a-Kind Pilot with Fuel Cell Yard Trucks Des Plaines, IL March 2, 2021 Performance verification is nearing completion on new zero-emissions fuel cell-electric terminal tractors, and a first-of a kind pilot project is preparing to launch. For 16 months, GTI and partners have been designing and assembling the tractors in a
- [ENSCO, Inc. Awarded $571 Million Department of Transportation Contract](https://ttc-ensco.com/ensco-inc-awarded-571-million-department-of-transportation-contract/) - ENSCO, Inc. Awarded $571 Million Department of Transportation Contract Springfield, Va., March 8, 2021 ENSCO, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $571 million USD contract to provide research and development, testing, engineering and training services at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in support of the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) goal of establishing the
- [California Energy Commission Awards Funding  to GTI and Sierra Northern Railway to Demonstrate Hydrogen Locomotive for Rail Applications in California](https://ttc-ensco.com/california-energy-commission-awards-funding-to-gti-and-sierra-northern-railway-to-demonstrate-hydrogen-locomotive-for-rail-applications-in-california/) - California Energy Commission Awards Funding to GTI and Sierra Northern Railway to Demonstrate Hydrogen Locomotive for Rail Applications in California Des Plaines, IL March 24, 2021 The California Energy Commission has awarded GTI and Sierra Northern Railway nearly $4,000,000 to fund the design, integration, and demonstration of a hydrogen fuel cell switching locomotive to support the Hydrogen Fuel Cell
- [FRA Celebrates the Transportation Technology Center’s 50th Anniversary | FRA (dot.gov)](https://ttc-ensco.com/fra-celebrates-the-transportation-technology-centers-50th-anniversary-fra-dot-gov/) - FRA Celebrates the Transportation Technology Center’s 50th Anniversary | FRA (dot.gov) Wednesday, May 19, 2021 The U.S. Department of Transportation is celebrating 50 years of safety research and innovation at the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado. TTC is a proving ground for safety standards development and the latest rail technologies,
- [$4.6 million Grant Establishes New Consortium & Climate Change Research Program](https://ttc-ensco.com/4-6-million-grant-establishes-new-consortium-climate-change-research-program/) - $4.6 million Grant Establishes New Consortium & Climate Change Research Program San José State University’s MTI awarded $4.6 million from the Federal Railroad Administration to protect rail networks from climate change June 6, 2022 | San José, CA SAN JOSÉ, CA – JUNE 6, 2022 – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced on June 2nd over $368 million
- [Agency details the importance of data protection for industry-sponsored research programs](https://ttc-ensco.com/agency-details-the-importance-of-data-protection-for-industry-sponsored-research-programs/) - ENSCO Featured in Railway Age Commentary by FRA Officials on ‘Expanded Role’ at the TTC Springfield, Va., October 6, 2022 ENSCO was featured in the September 22, 2022, digital issue of Railway Age on the transition of the new contract and changes the FRA anticipates under new management at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado. The
- [ENSCO Rail Announces Stadler to Test New DMUs at the Transportation Technology Center](https://ttc-ensco.com/ensco-rail-announces-stadler-to-test-new-dmus-at-the-transportation-technology-center/) - ENSCO Rail Announces Stadler to Test New DMUs at the Transportation Technology Center Springfield, Va., October 10, 2022 ENSCO Rail, the global engineering services company, announced today that it has reached an agreement with Stadler US Inc, the rail vehicle manufacturer, to conduct operational testing at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado. Testing will be
- [FRA and ENSCO Launch Modernization Era at the TTC](https://ttc-ensco.com/fra-and-ensco-launch-modernization-era-at-the-ttc/) - FRA and ENSCO Launch Modernization Era at the TTC Pueblo, Colo., Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Today, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and ENSCO, Inc. celebrated 50 years of transportation research and development at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, CO, during an event with federal and state government officials and commercial transportation representatives welcoming in a new era
- [U.S. Department of Energy Awards Contract to ENSCO to Build and Test Fortis Railcar](https://ttc-ensco.com/u-s-department-of-energy-awards-contract-to-ensco-to-build-and-test-fortis-railcar/) - U.S. Department of Energy Awards Contract to ENSCO to Build and Test Fortis Railcar Springfield, Va., December 1, 2022 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) – Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) has placed the award of a contract to ENSCO, Inc. to fabricate and test a prototype of an 8-axle cask railcar, known as a Fortis railcar,
- [Industry article about cybersecurity training by ENSCO at TTC](https://ttc-ensco.com/industry-article-about-cybersecurity-training-by-ensco-at-ttc/) - Industry article about cybersecurity training by ENSCO at TTC January 1, 2023 Continue Reading
- [Cybersecurity and What It Means to Track, Structures, and Signals](https://ttc-ensco.com/cybersecurity-and-what-it-means-to-track-stuctures-and-signals/) - Cybersecurity and What It Means to Track, Structures, and Signals January, 2023 ENSCO cybersecurity article published in the January 2023 issue of RT&S magazine Continue Reading
- [ENSCO Highlights TTC’s Expanded Mission at TRB 2023](https://ttc-ensco.com/ensco-highlights-ttcs-expanded-mission-at-trb-2023/) - ENSCO Highlights TTC’s Expanded Mission at TRB 2023 Springfield, Va., January 4, 2023 ENSCO, Inc., will highlight the expanded mission of the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado, during the 102nd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) on January 8-12, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Visit ENSCO at BOOTH #415 in the Exhibit Hall.
- [ENSCO Promotes Ronald Lang to Deputy Division Manager, ATE Division](https://ttc-ensco.com/ensco-promotes-ronald-lang-to-deputy-division-manager-ate-division/) - ENSCO Promotes Ronald Lang to Deputy Division Manager, ATE Division Springfield, Va., January 6, 2023 ENSCO is pleased to announce an important update to the Surface Transportation Group (STG) leadership and organizational structure, effective Jan. 7, 2023. Continue Reading
- [Operational Testing of Stadler Flirt DMU Trainsets](https://ttc-ensco.com/operational-testing-of-stadler-flirt-dmu-trainsets/) - Operational Testing of Stadler Flirt DMU Trainsets February 1, 2023 A published ENSCO article in the February 2023 Railway Age magazine regarding the operational testing of Stadler FLIRT Diesel Multiple-Unit trainsets at the Federal Railroad Administration’s Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado Continue Reading
- [ENSCO, Inc. Creates Brazilian Subsidiary – ENSCO Technologias do Brasil LTDA](https://ttc-ensco.com/ensco-inc-creates-brazilian-subsidiary-ensco-technologias-do-brasil-ltda/) - ENSCO, Inc. Creates Brazilian Subsidiary – ENSCO Technologias do Brasil LTDA Springfield, Va., February 13, 2023 ENSCO, Inc., the international leader in track inspection technology, announced a new subsidiary – ENSCO Technologias do Brasil LTDA – that will assist in the expansion of the Brazilian and South American railway sectors and serve customers throughout the
- [ENSCO Welcomes Government, Industry, and Academic Leaders for the TTC First Annual Conference & Tour](https://ttc-ensco.com/ensco-welcomes-government-industry-and-academic-leaders-for-the-ttc-first-annual-conference-tour/) - ENSCO Welcomes Government, Industry, and Academic Leaders for the TTC First Annual Conference & Tour Pueblo, CO, November 10, 2023 ENSCO, Inc. hosted more than 300 attendees from government, industry, and academia for the Transportation Technology Center First Annual Conference & Tour on November 7-8 in Pueblo, Colorado. The two-day event was held at both the Pueblo
- [Component Failure Analysis And Materials Laboratory Testing](https://ttc-ensco.com/component-failure-analysis-and-materials-laboratory-testing/) - Component Failure Analysis And Materials Laboratory Testing With partner with ESI Inc., ENSCO provides rail component failure analysis and laboratory testing. The ESI staff is a leader in railway industry component failure analysis, serving prominent railways including Union Pacific Railroad and CSX. Component Failure Lab Testing at a Glance Facilities Large lab space, material handling
- [Blast & Fire Testing](https://ttc-ensco.com/blast-fire-testing/) - Blast & Fire Testing The TTC is the preferred location for performing blast and fire testing on surface transportation equipment. The TTC has the proper certifications allowing for blast & fire testing onsite. Additionally, the TTC has a dedicated, on-site fire department to provide support and safety oversight during blast and fire testing. Blast &
- [Full-Scale Vehicle Testing Laboratory](https://ttc-ensco.com/full-scale-vehicle-testing-laboratory/) - Full-Scale Vehicle Testing Laboratory The TTC is outfitted with one-of-a-kind lab rig equipment to evaluate full-sized rail vehicles and other large, heavy vehicles to their full extent. Testing includes shock & vibration, structural stress testing, and crush load testing. Lab Rig Testing At A Glance Vibration Test Unit (VTU) Whole body vibration testing of rail vehicles
- [Hands On Training](https://ttc-ensco.com/hands-on-training/) - Hands-On Training ENSCO with its partners including Ambipar, is conducting industry leading hands-on training at the TTC. The TTC provides the unique ability to have classroom training accompanied with hands-on training conducted all at the same location. Multiple courses offered in each focus areas support variable sizes of classes. Hands-On Training at a Glance HAZMAT
- [Collision Impact Testing](https://ttc-ensco.com/collision-impact-testing/) - Collision Impact Testing ENSCO is capable of full-scale collision testing at the TTC. TTC features a specially engineered impact wall used for a variety of crash test scenarios including impacts with the wall as well as impacts by a ram-car. Collision Impact Testing at a Glance Impact Wall 3 million pound impact load rated Ram

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