eLibrary Search
The FRA eLibrary contains all the documents that are found throughout the FRA Public Website. Multiple pages on the website may link to the same eLibrary item based on its set of metatdata.
Can I find All FRA Documents in the Library?
Some "documents" may not appear here for the following reasons:
- Document resides on an external site for the record of source, links to the document are provided in context but not in the library as FRA does not maintain this record. This document lives on another website.
- Document has not yet been assigned keywords.
- Document is historical and has been removed from library to avoid confusion with current publications.
- Document is public affairs & policy related, such as press releases, speeches, testimony, or fact sheet. These press-related documents can now be found in the FRA Newsroom.
- Document is related to rules and notices. This information can now be found on the Rulemakings search and the Notices search, respectively.
Research Results
Effect of Missing or Broken Fasteners on Gage Restraint of Concrete Ties
Keywords: Gage restraint, concrete tie, broken or missing
Research Results
Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Train and Engine Employees in Passenger Operations
Keywords: Commuter rail, train and engine service, locomotive engineer, conductor, split assignment, fatigue, work schedule, sleep pattern, sleep disorder, hours of service, passenger rail
Research Results
Performance of Plastic Composite Ties in Revenue Service
Keywords: Plastic composite ties, HAL operations
Research Results
Heavy Axle Load Revenue Service Mud-Fouled Ballast Investigation
Keywords: Track substructure, ballast fouling, muddy ballast, mud spots, track drainage, ballast cross trench inspections
Research Results
Performance of Elastic Fasteners on an 8-Degree Curve in Revenue Service
Keywords: Elastic fasteners, cut spikes.