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Rail Safety Training Course for Law Enforcement
Proper law enforcement can deter risky behavior and it is vital that law enforcement officers receive proper training pertaining to the importance of enforcing trespassing and grade crossing laws. Law enforcement officers are typically the first emergency responders to reach the scene of an...
Wheel Failure Investigation Program: Phase 2
Although rare, broken wheel derailments tend to be more catastrophic than other derailment types as a sudden fracture can occur in service at revenue train speeds. It is very difficult to detect the hidden defects which cause such events, prior to failure. In February 2016, the Federal Railroad...
Federal Railroad Administration Deputy Administrator Amit Bose Visits the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Notes Supply Chain Progress
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Deputy Administrator Amit Bose visited the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on December 8, 2021, to discuss recent progress in tackling supply chain issues through collaborative efforts among the Ports, FRA, and rail carriers. The Deputy Administrator was...