Passenger Rail Division
FRA's Passenger Rail Division provides technical expertise and direction in the development and implementation of rail safety programs applicable to commuter and passenger railroads, as well as advice and oversight in the following areas: system safety; passenger train emergency preparedness; shared use; new start commuter and passenger railroads; procurement of rolling stock; high-speed rail; and tourist, scenic, excursion, and historic railroads. The division also provides technical support to regional staff regarding enforcement matters affecting commuter and passenger railroads.
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- Collision Hazard Analysis Guide
- Guide to Developing a Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness Plan
- APTA Standard PR-PS-S-004-99, Rev. 2 Low Location Exit Path Markings
- APTA Standard PR-E-S-013-99, Rev. 1 Emergency Lighting System Design for Passenger Cars
- APTA Standard PR-PS-S-002-98, Rev. 3 Emergency Signage for Egress/Access of Passenger Rail Equipment
- Passenger Rail Station Gap Management Guide
- Guidance for Crashworthiness Requirements for Alternatively-designed Passenger Equipment
- High-Speed Passenger Rail Safety Strategy
- Highway-Rail Grade Crossings Guidelines for HSR
- Prototype Crashworthy Workstation Table Drawings
Last updated: Thursday, December 5, 2019