eLibrary Search
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Proposed Rule
NPRM: Miscellaneous Amendments to Brake System Safety Standards and Codification of Waivers
Abstract: FRA is proposing to revise its regulations governing brake inspections, tests, and equipment. The proposed changes include the incorporation of...
Policy and Guidance
Buy America Sample Component List (List for illustration purposes only)
Keywords: Buy America, Components
Abstract: Federal Railroad Administration Buy America Sample Component List. List for illustration purposes only
Accident Investigations
(Pending)
Keywords: Accident Investigations, Braking Systems, Hazardous Materials, Crude-by-rail
Abstract: At 12:15 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on Friday, June 3, 2016, a Union Pacific train, ONETU 02, transporting Bakken crude oil for U.S. Oil & Refining Company and operating on...
Mosier, OR
United States
Waiver Requests
UPDATED Illinois Department of Transportation’s Request for a Buy America Waiver for Adjustable Hinges
Keywords: Buy America, Waiver, Hinges, Gate
Waiver Requests
Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Amtrak Turnout/Crossover Components Buy America Waiver Decision
Keywords: Buy America, Turnouts, Crossover, Schwihag, Components