The NGEC provides national leadership in standardization, acquisition and management of passenger rail equipment.

Next Generation Equipment Committee

Photo courtesy of Art Peterson

In 2008, Congress directed Amtrak to establish the Next Generation Corridor Equipment Pool Committee (NGEC), to design, develop specifications for, and procure standarized next-generation corrior equipment to help minimize costs and increase efficiencies in the passenger rail industry.

March 2025 Update – The NGEC has been sunset and has ceased activity.  This website is available as a public resource for reference purposes. 

Membership

Membership in the Next Generation Equipment Committee (NGEC) is open to representatives of:

  • Amtrak,
  • the Federal Railroad Administration,
  • host railroad companies,
  • railroad passenger equipment manufacturers and suppliers,
  • non-profit organizations representing employees who perform overhaul and maintenance of passenger equipment,
  • State Departments of Transportation, and
  • other passenger rail operators.

Individuals representing a qualifying entity who are interested in participating  in the NGEC should submit a notice in writing, or via email, with the person’s name, title, organization name and address, telephone and fax numbers and email address, and the name of the Subcommittee or working group. 

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