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Safety Publications

Close Calls Multer, J., Ranney, J., Hile, J. & Raslear, T. Developing an effective corrective action process: Lessons learned from operating a confidential close call reporting system. In Rail Human Factors: Supporting reliability, safety and cost reduction. Eds. Nastaran...

Participating Railroads

Amtrak: Mechanical IMOU;  Train, Yard, Engine IMOU; TCU/IAM and ATDA IMOU Belt Railway of Chicago Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad D&I Railroad Delaware Lackawanna Railroad Denton County Transportation Authority Georgia Central Railway Goose Lake Railway Heart of...

Emergency Notification Systems at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Blue ENS Sign Example with phone and xing number

The Emergency Notification Systems (ENS) sign gives the public critical emergency contact information at every highway-rail grade crossing. The information on the ENS sign enables the public to reach the railroad responsible for the crossing and to identify the specific crossing in the event of an emergency.

State Crossing Inventory Contacts

STATE CONTACT ADDITIONAL CONTACTS Suggest a change or update to this list  here ALABAMA

Ronn D. Sherrod Rail Projects Manager Alabama Department of Transportation 1409 Coliseum Boulevard...

Grade Crossing Accident Prediction System

The Grade Crossing Accident Prediction System (GXAPS) is an analytical computer model that provides information to  assist governmental agencies and railroads in determining where highway-rail grade crossing resources can best be directed.

GXAPS generates reports listing public...

Rail Crossing Locator App

Rail Crossing Locator Service Upgrade

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Rail Crossing Locator Web Application, which replaces the previous mobile app. This web-based platform offers universal access across all desktop and mobile devices.

You can now access...

Contact the Hazardous Materials Teams

Federal Railroad AdministrationRRS-43 Mail Stop 251200 New Jersey Ave SEWashington DC 20590

For media inquiries please contact frapa@dot.gov

 

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Hazardous Materials Training and Outreach Overview

FRA's hazardous materials training and outreach program consists of training seminars, interactive webinars, and guidance intended to increase regulatory awareness and compliance and reduce the frequency and severity of hazardous materials incidents. FRA will update this webpage with information...