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Addendum to the Determination of Effects Report (June 2016)

This report presents an Addendum to the Determination of Effects Report dated August 2015 for the proposed Amtrak Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project. The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) is proposing a modernization project that includes the replacement of...

Determination of Effects Report (August 14, 2015)

This report presents the results of a Determination of Effects assessment undertaken for the proposed Amtrak Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project. The proposed modernization project includes the replacement of approximately 325 80- to 100-year-old catenary structures,...

Engineer Certification Reference Guide

This guide covers the application of engineer certification, certification evaluation methodologies, and the revocation process. It also covers operational monitoring, dispute resolution procedures, recordkeeping, and program submission.

Hudson Tunnel Project Environmental Impact Statement Scoping Document

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and NJ TRANSIT are preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the Hudson Tunnel Project (the “Proposed Action” or the “Project”). The Proposed Action is intended to preserve the current functionality of the Northeast Corridor’s (NEC)...

CAPITAL COST ESTIMATING GUIDANCE (Final)

FRA developed this guidance document on capital cost estimating for project sponsors and the industry as part of its continuing efforts to provide technical assistance and ensure successful project delivery.