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FRA Launches Risk Reduction Safety Program

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a final rule, launching the Risk Reduction Program (RRP) to support an increasing standard of safety for the nation’s freight railroads.

FRA Launches Risk Reduction Safety Program

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a final rule, launching the Risk Reduction Program (RRP) to support an increasing standard of safety for the nation’s freight railroads.

FRA Announces Proposed Rules Updating Track and Brake Standards

WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced issuance of two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to promote safety innovation and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens.  The first proposal would update the current Track Safety Standards (TSS), and the second...

PTC News Digest

PRESS RELEASE NUMBER: News Digest CONTACT: FRA Public Affairs PHONE: 202-493-6024 SUBJECT: Positive Train Control KEYWORDS: PTC, Positive Train Control

Due to multiple inquiries, we are providing the following background information:

As of...