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Cyber Security Risk Management for Connected Railroads

This research develops a cyber security risk analysis methodology for communications-based connected railroad technologies. The methodology can be tailored to specific use cases and system designs. By implementing the methodological framework, the study can identify potential cyber attack...

Railroad Safety State Participation Grant Program

Overview:  Funding for this program supports the certification of state inspectors to conduct investigative and surveillance activities to ensure that the application and interpretation of federal railroad safety rules, regulations, orders, and standards reflect the same national uniformity...

First Responders Resources

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Pedestrian and Motorist Safety at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

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Directed Grant Programs

Federal Grants to Amtrak

FRA is responsible for administering federal grants to Amtrak, which has led to increased FRA oversight of Amtrak spending since FY 2003.

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI)

A national not-for-profit rail safety organization, OLI  receives federal...

Suicide Reporting

Effective June 1, 2011, the Federal Railroad Administration revised its 225 Accident/Incident Reporting Guidance, requiring reporting of suicide incidents. The data in this report is not reported in our other dashboards or reports. In the following report,data for 2011 is only partial year data since the change became effective in June. This data is also subject to a reporting lag which may be significant. Casualties are required to be reported whether or not there is an official determination on the question of suicide.