Passenger & Transit Functional Group

Technical Committee 33 - Electric Energy Utilization

This committee is responsible for the development and publication of recommended procedures and information regarding the design of electric traction for railway operations and use of fixed equipment powered by electrical energy.


Chair Joanna Pardini Senior Project Manager Gannett Fleming, Inc. Email: jpardini@gfnet.com
Vice Chair Jonathan C. Schmidt, PE Vice President AECOM Email: jon.schmidt@aecom.com
Secretary (NV) Grace Baird, PE Rail Systems Lead - West Arup Email: gracembaird@gmail.com

Subcommittees and Current Assignments

Subcommittee 4: Traction Power Distribution Systems.

Subcommittee 5: Railway Electrification Compatibility with Signal Systems.

Subcommittee 6: Traction Power Supply Requirements for Railroad AC Electrification Systems.