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Pelham Bay Bridge Replacement Project
Background
The Pelham Bay Bridge is in the Bronx, New York, and spans the Hutchinson River. The existing bridge is a 117-year-old, two-track, thru-truss rolling bascule span bridge and is reaching the end of its useful life. It is functionally obsolete due to its limited design speed and narrow navigable channel. The bridge requires frequent maintenance and must be opened frequently to allow maritime traffic to pass; this results in disruptions of rail operation.
Newport News Transportation Center Project
The Newport News Transportation Center Project (Project) aims to enhance transportation infrastructure in Southeastern Virginia by constructing two miles of new track, implementing a switch connection from the newly built track to the mainline, and carrying out essential earthwork and support structures, including the completion of culverts and construction of a retaining wall at the Lucas Creek crossing.
Modeling and Analysis of Phase Change in a DOT-113 Tank Car Surrogate Filled with Liquid Nitrogen
As part of a series of impact tests, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored a research team from Transportation Technology Center, working with Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe), to analyze the side impact puncture performance of a surrogate DOT-113 tank car...
Fire Performance of a Cryogenic ISO UN-T75 Storage Tank Using Analytical Methods and Fire Testing – Phase 2: Testing with LNG in an ISO Tank
FRA sponsored a study by Southwest Research Institute to conduct research and testing of a cryogenic storage tank in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) service and evaluate its thermal safety performance under fire conditions using analytical methods and fire testing. This report documents the second...
Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Record of Decision (ROD)
On March 12, 2024, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) signed a combined Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)/Record of Decision (ROD), consistent with 23 United States Code (USC) 139 (n) (2), which directs that “to the maximum extent practicable, the lead agency shall expeditiously develop a single document that consists of a final environmental impact statement and a record of decision, unless (A) the final environmental impact statement makes substantial changes to the proposed action that are relev
Historic Properties
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
Section 106 Overview
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) requires that Federal agencies 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). Washington Union Station (Station) is listed in the NRHP, and there are numerous other historic properties surrounding the Station.