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.
Can I find All FRA Documents in the Library?
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- Document resides on an external site for the record of source, links to the document are provided in context but not in the library as FRA does not maintain this record. This document lives on another website.
- Document has not yet been assigned keywords.
- Document is historical and has been removed from library to avoid confusion with current publications.
- Document is public affairs & policy related, such as press releases, speeches, testimony, or fact sheet. These press-related documents can now be found in the FRA Newsroom.
- Document is related to rules and notices. This information can now be found on the Rulemakings search and the Notices search, respectively.
Technical Reports
Passenger Train Emergency Systems: Single-Level Commuter Rail Car Egress Experiments
Keywords: passenger trains; railroads; passenger rail; commuter rail; emergency preparedness; emergency evacuation; emergency egress; emergency exits; egress computer models; egress experiments; egress simulation; emergency evacuation simulation
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is investigating how to improve rule provisions addressing the safe, timely, and effective evacuation of intercity and commuter rail...
Policy and Guidance
Inventory Updating Instructions for Quiet Zones
Keywords: Crossing Inventory Form and Instructions
Other Reports
Reconciliation of State and Railroad Databases with the US DOT National Crossing Inventory File
Keywords: Inventory Updating Process
Abstract: what is the best way to start the process of updating the National File with the Agency’s current data
Other Reports
Process for Submitting Electronic Inventory Updates
Keywords: Inventory Updating Process
Other Reports
Latitude and Longitude Conversion
Keywords: Inventory Updating Process
Abstract: many existing maps are still referenced to the North American Datum (NAD-27). These instructions tell you how to convert to WGS-84.