Highlights of UMTA's Rail Program

This paper highlights the role rail research programs of the Urban Mass Transportation Administration (UMTA). Included are descriptions of several recently developed commuter transit cars-the state-of-the-Art Car, The Advanced Concept Train and dual-powered, gas turbine/electric cars. Also discussed are efforts by UMTA in developing test facilities for urban rail vehieles and in furthering research in tunneling technology and noise abatement.