Next Generation Rail Supply Chain

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) formed a partnership to leverage agency capabilities to ensure the development of a domestic supply base to support intermodal transportation in the United States. A Request for Proposal (RFP) will be released in the first quarter of 2012. Click here to download more information.

Topics to explore on this page:

Next Generation Supply Chain Connectivity Forum- Sacramento
Next Generation Supply Chain Connectivity Forum- Chicago
RFP Information from the RFI
Available Rail Specification Summaries
How to Get Involved

Next Generation Rail Supply Chain Connectivity Forums

Recently, two Next Generation Rail Supply Chain Connectivity Forums were held with the objective to bring large carbuilders and OEMs together with smaller, capable and interested U.S. manufacturers to facilitate reaching the goal of 100% domestic content in railcars that will be funded by state and federal dollars. The forums provided a venue for smaller manufacturers to learn what products are needed and find out more about investments they need to consider when entering the rail industry. The Forums also facilitated many new connections between rail industry Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and a broader domestic supply base of both traditional and non-traditional rail suppliers. Below are presentations from each of the forums additional updates to this webpage will include summaries of the sessions and other related information as they become available.

Sacramento, California Forum (February 8, 2012)

The Next Generation Rail Supply Chain Connectivity Forum in Sacramento, California welcomed over 200 attendees including representatives from 150 U.S. manufacturing companies. The keynote address provided by DOT Secretary Ray LaHood highlighted America's need to invest in transportation in order to "[build an economy based] on American manufacturing, American energy, skills for American workers and a renewal of American values." Download the Forum agenda.

Please click on a link below to view and download presentations from the event:

Keynote / Address Presentations

Next Generation Equipment Committee
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP)

OEM Panel Presentations

Alstom
Bombardier
ElectroMotive Diesels
GE Transportation
MotivePower
Nippon Sharyo
Siemens
Talgo

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Chicago, Illinois Forum (February 14, 2012)

The Next Generation Rail Supply Chain Connectivity Forum in Chicago, Illinois welcomed over 250 attendees including representatives from200 U.S. manufacturing companies. The keynote addresses, provided by DOT Deputy Secretary John Porcari and Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph Szabo, highlighted America's upcoming investment in transportation. “When we invest in transportation, we’re preparing our infrastructure to meet the demands of moving a growing population, and manufacturers have a key role to play in that process,” said Deputy Secretary Porcari. “We are investing in more than trains, tracks, and ties. We are investing in a future in which businesses flourish and in which America is poised to compete and to win.” Download the Forum agenda.

Please click on a link below to view and download presentations from the event:

Keynote / Address Presentations

Next Generation Equipment Committee
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP)

OEM Panel Presentations

Alstom
Bombardier
Brookville
EMD
General Electric
Motive Power
Nippon Sharyo
Siemens

Traditional Rail Suppliers Panel Presentations

Freedman Seating
Knorr Bremse
Super Steel
WABTEC

Non-Traditional Rail Suppliers Panel Presentations

Dotson Iron Casting
Elite Manufacturing
Walco Tool

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Available Specification Summaries:

Locomotive
Single-Level Passenger Rail cars
Bi-Level Passenger Rail Cars

For full specifications visit the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) website.

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How to Get Involved?

Please continue to check this website regularly for updates relating to the upcoming rail car and locomotive procurements, along with other useful info about connectivity into Next Generation Rail Equipment Supply Chains.

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If you would like to know more about how your company can get involved with the Next Generation Rail Supply Chain, please contact your local MEP center or your Regional Buy American Supplier Scouting Contact.

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"Not only are we improving how we move people and goods, but we are strengthening our economy by providing opportunities for American companies and their employees to build our transportation system here at home." Transportation Secretary Ray Lahood