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26 Sep 2021

Press Releases

Statement of Federal Railroad Administration Deputy Administrator Amit Bose On the Derailment of Amtrak’s Empire Builder in Buelow, Montana

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Amtrak

Keywords: Derailment, Amtrak, Buelow, Montana

11 Feb 2021

Press Releases

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces More Than $22 Million in Grants to Restore and Enhance Intercity Passenger Rail Network

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Passenger Rail

1 Jul 2019

IMOUs

Belt Railway of Chicago Non-Operations IMOU

Author
Brian Reilly

Subject Railroad Safety Program Management, Safety Culture

Keywords: c3rs

Abstract: Implementing Memorandum of Understanding for the Belt Railway of Chicago Non Operations crafts

31 May 2016

Policy and Guidance

Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidance for Rail Projects

Author
Federal Railroad Association

Subject Railroad Safety Program Management

Keywords: Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidance for Rail Projects

Abstract: This guidance document is intended to provide a consistent approach for completing a benefit-cost analysis (BCA) for passenger and freight rail project proposals. The systematic...

16 Sep 2015

Policy and Guidance

What is the Minimum Width for Non-Level Boarding?

Author
Office of the Secretary, General Counsel

Subject Civil Rights

Keywords: ADA, Minimum Width, Non-Level Boarding