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FreightWaves · October 21, 2026 · On the brief until November 4, 2026

Autonomous railcar technology earns $16M federal grant

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operating autonomous freight railcars and remote switching

A $16.2 million federal grant will fund two autonomous freight railcars and track upgrades on a municipal Missouri rail line. The project tests remote switching before expanding to full mainline runs across public crossings. This trial aims to give federal regulators and short-line operators a safety blueprint for autonomous rail service.

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Students can examine how federal regulators evaluate autonomous operations across public grade crossings on municipally managed rail lines.

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