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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...

31 May 2016

Reports to Congress

Industry Response to Safety Advisories

Subject Safety Advisories

Keywords: Safety, Safety Advisories, Infrastructure

Abstract:

On December 4, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (Pub. L. 114-94). The FAST Act in section 11406(e), “Speed Limit...

1 Oct 1996

Reports to Congress

Enhancing Rail Safety Now and Into the 21st Century: The Federal Railroad Administration's Safety Program and Initiatives

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Safety Advisories, Safety Regulatory Analysis, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Safety, Safety programs, Safety initiatives, Rail Safety

Abstract: The report assesses the new safety program, known as the Safety Assurance and Compliance Program (SACP). This program complements correction of safety issues on a site-by-site...

1 May 1995

Reports to Congress

A Review of Amtrak's On-Time Performance

Subject Amtrak, Budget

Keywords: Performance, Amtrak, freight, carrier, trends

Abstract: ...The freight railroads have been responsive. Recent statistics suggest a reversal in declining on-time performance trends. In each of the last three quarters, system-wide on-...