USA Banner

Official US Government Icon

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure Site Icon

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Icon United States Department of Transportation United States Department of Transportation

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?
Some "documents" may not appear here for the following reasons:

  • 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.
Refine Your Search

To search an exact document title or key phrase, place quotations around the text. Example: "U.S. Government Grade Crossing Research & Stakeholder Engagement" Entering keywords without quotations will search the eLibrary for all occurrences of the keywords.

1 Jun 1998

Safety Advisories

Addressing Safety Practices to Reduce the Risk of Casualties caused by Failure to Activate the Available Two-Way End-of-Train Telemetry Device (Two-Way EOT) to Initiate an Emergency Break Application Beginning at the Rear of the Train when Circumstances R

Subject Risk Reduction Program, Safety Advisories

Safety Advisory Number
98-02

1 Nov 1996

Other Reports

A Comprehensive Study of Problems in the Old Metairie Railroad Corridor in Jefferson and Orleans Parishes in Louisiana- Volume II-Appendices

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Ralph G. Kennedy, III; Dr. Robert A Lowrey; Dr. Wilbur A. Steger; Alan D. Bernstein

Subject Safety Advisories, Safety Regulatory Analysis, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Metairie Railroad corridor, Parishes, Louisiana

Abstract: New Orleans is a major railroad gateway interchange point, and many transportation planning decisions are being made affecting the region. The study examines a number of...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/RDV-97/01B
Office
RRD

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 Jul 1995

Research Results

Human performance and safety in highway, traffic, and ITS systems

Author
Transportation Research Board National Research Council

Subject Safety Performance Measures, Safety Regulatory Analysis

Keywords: safety, ITS, research, highway, traffic

Abstract:

The papers in this volume are evidence of the breadth of safety interests and research on highway and traffic systems. Advanced technology, particularly the role of humans in...

Report Number
1485
Office
RDI-24

30 Nov 1994

Other Reports

Selected Fatality Study : Task Force for On-Track Safety : January, 1986 - September, 1994

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Accident Investigations, Safety Performance Measures

Office
RRS