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Acoustical Warning Devices as Emergency Warning Systems, Phase 1

This program demonstrated the effectiveness of Acoustical Warning Devices (AWD) as secondary Emergency Warning Signals (EWS). The focus is to warn trespassers of an approaching train, through the development of an emergency warning signals that produce a sense of urgency, are noticeable to...

Government Affairs

The Federal Railroad Administration Office of Governmental Affairs serves as the primary point of contact for federal legislators and their staff, Congressional committee staff, and State and Local governmental officials. Our office is available to provide informational and technical assistance...

Communications

The Federal Railroad Administration Office of Public Affairs is the primary link between the agency and reporters, the public and others who have an interest in our nation's rail network. The Office of Public Affairs provides policy, management and execution of agency communications,...

Standard Disclaimer for External Links

FRA provides external links as a convenience to website visitors and for informational purposes only. FRA does not endorse or approve any of the content (including products, services or opinions) present on external websites and bears no responsibility for the accuracy or legality of the content...

Privacy Policy

Our Commitment

We respect your right to privacy and will protect it when you visit our Web site.

This Privacy Policy explains our online information practices only, including how we collect and use your personal information. It does not apply to third-party Web sites that you are...

FRA Facebook Comment Policy

Thank you for being a fan of the FRA on Facebook. The Federal Railroad Administration participates in Facebook to engage with individuals and organizations about topics related to the FRA’s mission.

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How to Make a FOIA Request

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a Federal statute that affords any person the right to obtain access to Federal agency records, unless the records (or a part of the records) are protected from disclosure by one of the nine exemptions or by one of the three special law enforcement record...

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, is a federal law that allows the public to request any federal record.  Anyone can submit a FOIA request, including U.S. citizens, foreign nationals, organizations, associations, and universities. 

Under FOIA, agencies...

Small Entities Regulatory Enforcement Fairness

Your Rights to Enforcement Fairness

Our objective is to ensure a fair regulatory enforcement environment.  If you feel you have been treated unfairly or unprofessionally, you may contact the Federal Railroad Administration’s representative at 1-202-493-6052.

You also have a...

Title VI Complaint Format

Federal Railroad Administration Office of Civil Rights Title VI Complaint Template

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Office of Civil Rights is responsible for civil rights compliance and monitoring, which includes ensuring that providers of public transportation properly abide by...