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15 Nov 2022

Reports to Congress

FRA Report to Congress on the Comprehensive Rail Safety Review of Amtrak

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Amtrak

Keywords: Amtrak Safety Audit; Amtrak; FRA Audit Report

19 Jul 2017

Reports to Congress

International Border Passenger and Freight Rail Study June 2017

Subject Amtrak, High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: High-Speed Rail; Amtrak; International Rail

Abstract: The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) conducted an International Border Passenger and Freight Rail Study (Study) in response...

1 Sep 2010

Reports to Congress

Railroad Carrier Employee Exposure to Radiation: Report to Congress

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Hazardous Materials, Industrial Hygiene

Keywords: Radioactive Waste (HLRW); Spent Nuclear Fuel (SNF)

Abstract: This report was prepared by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) following the specific mandate of Congress to investigate occupational exposures to ionizing radiation of...

3 Mar 2005

Reports to Congress

Use of Dedicated Trains for Transportation of High-Level Radioactive Waste and Spent Nuclear Fuel

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: radioactive waste rail transportation

Abstract: Commonly referred to as the “Dedicated Train Study.” The Secretary, in consultation with the Department of Energy, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, potentially affected States...

1 Nov 2004

Reports to Congress

Comparative Safety of the Transport of High-Level Radioactive Materials on Dedicated, Key and Regular Trains

Author
Sherry Borener, Eloy Martinez, Michael Coltman, Gary Baker, John Hitz, Neil Meltzer, Marsha Haines

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Nuclear Fuel, Radiation Exposure, Rail Safety

Abstract: This study compares the risks in transporting spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste under three rail shipment alternatives: 1) regular train service, operating...