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.
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- Document is historical and has been removed from library to avoid confusion with current publications.
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Waiver Requests
California High Speed Rail Authority Buy America Waiver Request for two (2) prototype high speed rail trainsets
Keywords: Buy America, Waiver, HSR, High Speed Rail
Waiver Requests
Illinois DOT (IDOT) Buy America Waiver Request for SureClose Gate Hinge by D&D Technology
Abstract: Illinois DOT (IDOT) Buy America Waiver Request for SureClose Gate Hinge by D&D Technology
Research Results
Another C3RS Site Improves Safety at Midterm
Keywords: Close calls, human factors, safety culture, risk reduction, continuous improvement, employee involvement, passenger rail, freight rail
Waiver Requests
The Illinois Department of Transportation’s Request for a Buy America Waiver for Adjustable Hinges
Keywords: Buy America, Waiver, Hinges, Gate
Research Results
Public Education and Enforcement Research Study (PEERS)
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossings, education, enforcement, violations, effectiveness, Public Education and Enforcement Research Study, PEERS
Abstract: Researchers examined the cost and effectiveness of education and enforcement techniques (such as citations, warnings, and outreach) at highway-rail grade crossings.