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Locomotive Emergency Response Training

The goal of this program is to develop an informational video for firefighters. The video covers pertinent and valuable information firefighters need to respond to a call involving the railroad quickly, efficiently, and safely.

Wilmington, NC, Rail Realignment Project

The Wilmington Rail Realignment Project (Project) is located primarily within the City of Wilmington (City) and New Hanover County, NC, but also extends into Brunswick County, NC. The existing CSXT rail line, commonly referred to as the Beltline, is the only active track through the City. The...

Environmental Reviews

The list below shows environmental projects that per NEPA regulations require FRA to pursue an Environmental Assessment (EA) and/or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). These projects represent only a portion of FRA’s environmental documents. FRA also completes environmental reviews for...

Electronic Reading Room

The Electronic Freedom of Information Act (E-FOIA) Amendments of 1996 required agencies to make the following categories of records available to the public on an ongoing basis through a Web page entitled “Electronic Reading Room”:

East Palestine Derailment Hazmat Inspections ...

Back2Basics

FRA’s Back2Basics is an educational information initiative directed to railroad professionals and focuses on the personal aspects and responsibilities of staying safe in the workplace. Every week we post a Rule of the Week message on Facebook and LinkedIn.