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17
Apr
2015
Emergency Orders
Emergency Order Establishing a Maximum Operating Speed of 40 mph in High-Threat Urban Areas
Subject
Operating Practices
Keywords: crude by rail, HTUA, speed
Abstract: FRA is issuing this Emergency Order to require that trains transporting large amounts of Class 3 flammable liquid through certain highly populated areas adhere to a maximum...
Emergency Order Number
FRA EO No. 30, Notice No. 1
16
Apr
2015
Reference Materials
Notice of Funding Availability - Grade Crossings, Positive Train Control, and Passenger Rail Corridor Plans
Subject
Positive Train Control,
Accident Reduction,
Budget,
Grants & Financial Assistance,
Capital Planning
Keywords: NOFA; notice of funding availability; PTC; Positive Train Control; Grade Crossings; Passenger Rail; Passenger Rail Corridor Plans
Abstract: Notice of Funding Avialability (NOFA) - Selected Interciity Passenger Rail Grade Crossing Improvements, Positive Train Control Implementation Projects and Passenger Rail Corridor...
1
Nov
2012
Compliance Manuals
Operating Practices Compliance Manual
Subject
Operating Practices
Keywords: Compliance Manual
Abstract: The goal of the Operating Practices Division in FRA’s Office of Safety Assurance and Compliance is to promote safety in railroad operations by reducing accidents, deaths, and...
Discipline
Operating Practices
22
Nov
2006
Safety Advisories
Recommends that each railroad operating passenger trains assess the rules, instructions, and procedures used to ensure that a train will not depart a station until all passengers successfully board or alight from the train, and ensure compliance with such
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Operating Practices,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: alighting; boarding
Safety Advisory Number
2006-05
24
Oct
2005
Emergency Orders
Emergency Order Requiring Special Handling, Instruction and Testing of Railroad Operating Rules Pertaining to Hand-Operated Main Track Switches.
Subject
Track
Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 24, Notice No. 1