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14 Jun 2022

Testimony

Written Statement of FRA Administrator Amit Bose, Before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, U.S. House of Representatives, “Examining Freight Rail Safety”

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Rail Safety, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

15 Feb 2022

Testimony

Written Statement of Administrator Amitabha Bose on Behalf of the U.S. DOT and FRA Before the Surface Transportation Board on Restoration of Gulf Coast Passenger Rail Service

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Gulf Coast, Amtrak

Abstract:

We appreciate the Board’s consideration of Amtrak’s application to re-start passenger...

14 Dec 2020

Final Rule

49 CFR Part 234: State Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Action Plans

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

11 Dec 2020

Final Rule

49 CFR Parts 218, 221, and 232: Miscellaneous Amendments to Brake System Safety Standards and Codification of Waivers

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: 49 CFR Parts 218, 221, and 232

Abstract:

FRA is revising its regulations governing brake inspections, tests, and equipment. The changes include the incorporation of relief from various provisions provided in long-...

11 Sep 2020

Final Rule

49 CFR Part 299: Texas Central Railroad High-Speed Rail Safety Standards

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Abstract:

Below is the pre-publication version of the final rule and ROD as submitted for publication to the Federal Register.’