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Amtrak

The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (better known as Amtrak) is a for-profit corporation that operates intercity passenger rail services in 46 states and the District of Columbia, in addition to serving as a contractor in various capacities for several commuter rail agencies. [Rail...

Rail Network Development

The mission of FRA is to enable the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods for a strong America, now and in the future. FRA accomplishes this mission primarily through issuance, implementation, and enforcement of safety regulations; selective investment to develop the...

Why do Passenger Trains Pass Stop Signals? A Systems View

This report documents the findings and recommendations from an investigation into stop signal violations at several passenger railroads. The study collected data on accidents related to stop signal overruns (SSO) from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reports and from the Federal...