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19 Jul 2023

Directives

Railworthiness Directive for Certain Railroad Tank Cars Owned by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Rail Services (SMBC) and Equipped With SMBC-owned Rubber Linings

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hazardous Materials

Abstract:

FRA is issuing this Directive to ensure public safety, ensure compliance with the applicable Federal regulations governing the safe movement of hazardous materials by rail, and...

Directive Type
Railroad Safety
Directive Number
Railworthiness Directive No. 2023-01

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

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

16 May 2019

Press Releases

Statement of Federal Railroad Administration on Termination of FY ‘10 Grant Agreement with California High-Speed Rail Authority

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grants & Financial Assistance, High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: California High-Speed Rail Authority; CHSRA; FY10 Agreement; Notice of Intent to Terminate

Abstract:

“After careful consideration, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has terminated Cooperative Agreement No. FR-HSR-0118-12-01-01 (the FY10 Agreement) with the California...

21 Aug 2018

Presentations

AAR/RSI Safety Project - HZ1802

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: HZ-2018

Presenter
John Byrne, Railway Supply Institute, Inc.
Location

Houston, TX
United States