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Developing a Reliable Signal Wire Attachment Method

The goal of this project was to develop a better attachment method for rail signal wires to improve the reliability of signaling systems. EWI conducted basic research into the failure mode of current attachment methods and developed and tested a new process that provides improved performance over...

Control of Rolling Contact Fatigue on Premium Rails in Revenue Service

Effective rail maintenance strategies are essential for controlling rolling contact fatigue (RCF) and reducing wear of rails under heavy axle load (HAL) operations. In an effort to optimize rail maintenance strategies in revenue service, Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) has been...

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

FRA is issuing this notice to advise the public that it will prepare a Service Level/Tier 1 EIS with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to study potential new and/or improved high-speed intercity passenger rail service along an 850-mile corridor extending from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,...

Supplemental EA - West Palm Beach Vehicle Maintenance Facility

Initial evaluation of environmental impacts for the EA and FONSI included a Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF) to support AAF passenger service at an existing rail maintenance yard in Fort Lauderdale (Andrews Yard), which Florida East Coast Railway, L.L.C. (FECR) owns and operates. However, the...

Strategic Human Capital Plan : Implementation Plan

The Strategic Human Capital Plan (SHCP) is a framework for FRA to become an organization that attracts and retains a capable, diverse, motivated and collaborative workforce. This Implementation Plan provides further details on how SHCP goals and objectives will be accomplished through FRA Champions...