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19 Jan 2022

Forms and Templates

Categorical Exclusion Worksheet

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Environmental Protection

Keywords: Categorical Exclusion, CE, form, template, worksheet

Form Number
FRA F 217
Form Status
Active
Expiration Date
Office
RPD-13

1 Jan 2022

Forms and Templates

Post Accident Testing Criteria Flow Chart - Updated and Effective January 1, 2022

Author
Sam Noe

Subject Drug and Alcohol Program, Operating Practices

Keywords: post accident testing; drug and alcohol testing

Abstract:

Post Accident Testing Criteria Flow Chart - Revised with Effective Date of January 1, 2022

Form Status
Active
Document Format
PDF
Expiration Date
Office
RRS-10

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

6 Jun 2021

Accident Investigations

HQ-2021-1430

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Accident Investigations

Keywords: Union Pacific Railroad; San Marcos, Texas; grain, derailment, Austin Subdivision; soft roadbed.

Abstract:

On June 6, 2021, at approximately 10:45 a.m. CDT, Union Pacific Railroad (UP) grain train GSJO3D- 04 (Train 1), handling 107 loads, 0 empties at 6,494 feet and 15,278 tons, was...

Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
Union Pacific Railroad
Location

San Marcos, TX
United States

Accident Number
HQ-2021-1430
Investigation Status
Finalized

27 May 2021

Accident Investigations

HQ-2021-1429

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Accident Investigations

Keywords: BNSF Railway; Murray, Iowa; Grade-Crossing Collision; Multiple Fatalities; Highway-Rail Crossing; Highway User Inattentiveness; Teen Driver; Male Driver.

Abstract:

On May 27, 2021, at approximately 3:51 p.m., CDT, BNSF Railway (BNSF) unit sand train UCPFHGP0-05T (Train 1) with 3 locomotives (1 head end and 2 remote rear...

Accident Date
Accident Type
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Incident (HRX)
Railroad Name
BNSF Railway
Location

Murray, IA
United States

Accident Number
HQ-2021-1429
Investigation Status
Finalized