Historic Properties

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 properties are any prehistoric or historic district, site, building, structure, or object included in, or eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) maintained by the Secretary of the Interior. 

Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Magnetic Levitation Project

The proposed Superconducting Magnetic Levitation (SCMAGLEV) Project includes the construction and operation of a SCMAGLEV system between Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC. The SCMAGLEV Project features high-speed rail technology that runs on a grade-separated, fixed guideway powered by magnetic...

Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Maglev Project: National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 Consulting Parties Meeting / July 20, 2020

Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Maglev Project: National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 Consulting Parties Meeting / September 17, 2018

Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Maglev Project: National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 Consulting Parties Meeting / March 14, 2018

Security Awareness Training Test

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information from the FRA

The world is experiencing an expanding outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus (COVID-19). FRA encourages railroads to be informed and prepared.

Rail Industry Velocity & Terminal Dwell Ranges (week of 3/21/20 – week of 1/9/21)

Illness Associated with COVID-19 - [week of 3/21/20 – week of 1/9/21]

Active Rail Industry Embargoes by Week (week of 3/21/20 – week of 1/9/21)