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
Comparison of International Fire Safety Standards with U.S. Requirements
Keywords: Railroad, international, regulations, standards, fire safety, vehicle, rolling stock, fire
Research Results
Utilization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Accident Reconstruction
Keywords: Photogrammetry, accident reconstruction, grade crossing, railroad safety, highway-rail grade crossing, train control
Abstract: The Volpe National Transportation Systems Center evaluated the effectiveness of using UAVs and photogrammetry software to expedite the accident reconstruction process.
Technical Reports
Improved Railroad Freight Car Truck Performance and Safety: Phase 1
Keywords: Warp resistance, truck turning resistance, interaxle yaw stiffness, Improved Freight Car Truck, IFCT, rolling stock
Other
South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) Tri Rail 242 Program Approval Letter
Keywords: Conductor