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27 May 2010

Reports to Congress

The Impact of Distracting Electronic Devices on the Safe Performance of Duties by Railroad Operating Employees : Initial Report of the Study Required by Section 405 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Cellular Telephones/Other Electronic Devices

Keywords: RSIA

Abstract: Based on the historical record, rail transportation in the United States is an extremely safe mode of transportation. However, distraction of a railroad employee who is entrusted...

1 May 2010

Reports to Congress

SEC. 415 Museum Locomotive Study

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: section 415; museum, locomotive

Abstract: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 Section 415 Museum Locomotive Study. The Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 instructed the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation...

1 Apr 2009

Reports to Congress

Vision for High-Speed Rail in America

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: Funding, Legislation, High Speed Passenger Rail

Abstract:

In order to meet the goals of the Recovery Act while initiating a transformational new program, we propose to advance three funding “tracks”: Projects. Provide grants to...

31 Dec 2008

Reports to Congress

Report to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Actions on Unmet Statutory Mandates and Open Recommendations by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Departme

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Statutory Mandates

1 May 2006

Reports to Congress

Pilot Programs for Emergency Notification Systems at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings - A Report to Congress

Author
Office of Safety

Keywords: Report to Congress; Toll Free; 1-800 telephone number; NTSB

Abstract: A report of pilot programs for notification of problems at highway-rail crossings