25th Annual Association of American Railroads (AAR) Research Review Posters
In June 2020, FRA participated in the 25th Annual AAR Research Review, which was conducted via webinar.
Railroads
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...
Train Energy and Dynamics Simulator (TEDS) Revenue Service Validation: Volume I Unit Train
The Train Energy and Dynamics Simulator (TEDS) is simulation software, funded by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and developed by Sharma & Associates, Inc. (SA), to study train operation safety and performance as affected by equipment, train makeup, train handling, track conditions...
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...
Directed Grant Programs
Federal Grants to AmtrakFRA 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...
Webinars
FRA regularly holds webinars to provide technical assistance to grantees and stakeholders. The links to the webinar recordings and presentation files are listed below for reference. If you have questions, please contact FRARailProgramDelivery@dot.gov.
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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.Magnetic Levitation Deployment Grants Program
Overview: The Magnetic Levitation (Maglev) Deployment Grants Program has funded preconstruction planning activities and capital costs of viable, existing Maglev projects, including projects that involve technologies that employ Maglev in conjunction with other complementary technologies....