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FRA Positive Train Control

CONTACT: PHONE: SUBJECT: Positive Train Control, Signal and Train Control KEYWORDS: Positive Train Control, Rail Safety Improvement of 2008, RSIA, PTC ABSTRACT: PTC is a system of integrated technologies capable of preventing collisions, over-speed derailments and unintended...

FRA Rail Trespassing

CONTACT: Mikhail Grizkewitsch PHONE: 000-000-0000 SUBJECT: Trespasser Programs KEYWORDS: Railroad Trespassing, Trespassing, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety and Prevention Team, Community Trespassing Prevention Guide, Operation Lifesaver ABSTRACT: The FRA, in...

Positive Train Control FAQ

CONTACT: PHONE: SUBJECT: Positive Train Control KEYWORDS: PTC, Positive Train Control, PTC implementation, PTC deadline

FRA and PHSMA Hazmat-Oil FAQ

CONTACT: PHONE: SUBJECT: Hazardous Materials KEYWORDS: Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazard Materials Safety, Pipelines, Hazmat, Crude Oil, PHMSA, National Pipeline Mapping System, Rail Accident Mitigation Project, Emergency Preparedness

Southeast Regional Investment Fact Sheet

CONTACT: Office of Railroad Policy and Development PHONE: SUBJECT: High-Speed Passenger Rail, Passenger Rail KEYWORDS: Southeast Fact Sheet; Virginia; North Carolina; Georgia; Florida; West Virginia; Kentucky; Tennessee; South Carolina; Alabama