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31 May 2019

Environmental Review Documents

Southeast High-Speed Rail DC to Richmond Tier II Final EIS: Table of Contents

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Southeast High-Speed Rail DC to Richmond Tier II Final EIS

8 Mar 2019

Technical Bulletins

Application of the Hours of Service Laws to Positive Train Control Systems

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hours of Service

Bulletin Number
S-19-01
Discipline
Signal and Train Control

23 Oct 2018

Environmental Review Documents

LA 23 New Orleans & Gulf Coast Railway Relocation: FONSI and Final Section 4(f) Evaluation

Author
Federal Railroad Administration, Regional Planning Commission for Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John, St. Tammany and Tangipahoa Parishes

Keywords: LA 23 New Orleans & Gulf Coast Railway Relocation: FONSI and Final Section 4(f) Evaluation

12 Oct 2018

Environmental Review Documents

Oregon Passenger Rail from Eugene - Portland: Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Author
Federal Railroad Administration and Oregon Department of Transportation

Keywords: Oregon Passenger Rail Eugene - Portland; Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement; Oregon Department of Transportation

Abstract:

This Tier 1 draft environmental impact statement (EIS) evaluates alternatives for improved passenger rail service for the 130-mile north-corridor between Eugene-Springfield and...

26 Sep 2018

Technical Bulletins

Technical Bulletin MP&E 18-01, Enforcement Guidance for requiring a manual reset to restart the alerter warning timing cycle, Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Section 229.140(b)(3)

Author
Thomas J. Herrmann

Subject Motive Power and Equipment, Operating Practices, Railroad Employees

Keywords: Inspectors, Guidance, Alerters, NTSB Safety Recommendation, MP&E Compliance Manual

Abstract:

To satisfy NTSB Safety Recommendation R-15-04, FRA is revising its Motor Power and Equipment Compliance Manual to emphasize the importance of enforcing compliance with existing...

Bulletin Number
MP&E 18-01
Discipline
Motive Power and Equipment