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STB Proceeding Filings
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is an independent federal agency that regulates commercial and economic aspects of the freight rail industry as well as resolves disputes to ensure competition and efficiency in the U.S. rail network. Since 2020 the STB has been active in a variety of proceedings which have been of utmost importance and interest to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the wider Department of Transportation (DOT).
Locomotive Horn Detectability at Closely-Spaced Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Researchers assessed the feasibility of altering the locomotive horn sounding pattern of repetition at each crossing in a series of closely-spaced grade crossings by exploring the specific geometries and warning requirements for motorists in advance of such crossings. Acoustic modeling on five...Bridge Inspection Report Public Version Request Form
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FRA Releases Washington Union Station Expansion Project Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement
FRA looks to regional partnerships to help implement a new project alternative and ensure Union Station remains in sound fiscal condition
On May 12, 2023, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) released a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (...