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10 Jul 2000

Policy and Guidance

Statement of Agency Policy Concerning Jurisdiction Over the Safety of Railroad Passenger Operations and Waivers Related to Shared Use of the Tracks of the General Railroad System by Light Rail and Conventional Equipment

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Railroad System Oversight

Keywords: FTA, Shared use, jurisdiction, light rail, conventional equipment

Abstract: FRA and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have jointly developed a policy concerning safety issues related to light rail transit operations that share use of the general...

1 Jan 1999

Policy and Guidance

Suggestions for Effective Railroad Tank Car Loading/Unloading Training Programs : Compatibility of Training Materials and Trainee Reading Skills

Author
William Schoonover

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Tank Car Loading/Unloading Training Programs

26 Jun 1998

Policy and Guidance

Safety Compliance Oversight Plan for Rail Transportation of High-Level Radioactive Waste and Spent Nuclear Fuel

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: transportation of radioactive materials

Abstract: Ensuring the Safe, Routine Rail Transportation of Foreign Research Reactor Spent Nuclear Fuel ; The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has regulatory oversight for the safety...

1 Jun 1997

Policy and Guidance

Implementation Report of the USDOT Grade Crossing Safety Task Force

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: railroad-highway grade cross safety

Abstract: Summary of technical working group's findings on improved standards and guidelines for railroad-highway grade crossing safety

Policy and Guidance

FRA Position on Railroads Communicating Safety & Health Information Pertaining to COVID-19 to Covered Service Employees’ Personal Electronic Devices

Author
Federal Railroad Administration