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Project Title: Railmaster Intermodal System
Various Participating New York State Companies
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DESCRIPTION
NYSERDA, Railmaster Systems Inc. and a team of five New York rail equipment
manufacturers cooperated in the design, manufacture and marketing of
an innovative system for intermodal cargo transport that was originally
designated the Railmaster system
The system was developed to provide an alternative to the conventional
manner of highway trailer-to-rail cargo shipment, which involves loading
truck trailer containers onto flatbed rail cars. In comparison to
that mode of transport, the new system precludes the need for a separate
flatbed rail unit and the associated weight and cost penalties. The
Railmaster system was developed around two basic components: a modified
truck trailer, and the special adapter that mounts onto a set of railroad
wheels.
Subsequent to the developmental phase, successful system demonstration
established the ability of the concept to provide, lower cost, more
competitive freight transport, with related benefits in increased
energy efficiency and reduced environmental emissions. The system
has since been commercialized under the name RoadRailer T , proceeded
through further design improvements, and has achieved worldwide market
acceptance and utilization.
In 1991, the Railmaster system won a Robert Rodale National Environmental
Achievement Award for Transportation Efficiency
Staff Contact
Richard Drake
Program Manager
ext. 3258
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