Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act

Overview

Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) requires Federal agencies to consider the effects of their projects on historic properties. Historic...

As part of a research program to improve transportation safety for tank cars carrying hazardous materials, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (now MxV Rail) and the Volpe National Transportation...

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is an independent federal agency that regulates commercial and economic aspects of the freight rail industry as well as resolves disputes to ensure competition and efficiency in the U.S. rail network. Since 2020...

Oversight and Examination of Railroad Grade Crossing Elimination and Safety, January 18, 2024

Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, Chairman Nehls, Ranking Member Payne, and members of the...