![]() The Department of Energy and NNPP jointly developed the new design, which meets the Association of American Railroads highest standard for railcars. The project was initiated by the Navy’s Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program to replace its aging fleet of escort vehicles. While the new car resembles a caboose, it is equipped with security features including cameras and communications equipment to provide enhanced surveillance of shipments. ![]() ![]() The Rail Escort Vehicle is designed to transport security personnel during the shipment of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste and is the last piece needed for a complete railcar system required by DOE to transport spent nuclear fuel to disposal and storage facilities across the country. ![]() Department of Energy is moving from Oregon to the Association of American Railroads Transportation Technology Center test track near Pueblo for multiple-car testing. – A new high-tech railcar developed by the U.S. Department of Energy is moving from Oregon to the Association of American Railroads Transportation Technology Center test track near Pueblo for multiple-car testing. A new high-tech railcar developed by the U.S.
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