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In appropriate circumstances the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) may provide Personal Assistance Services (PAS). PAS can be defined as people or services that assist a person with a physical, sensory, mental, or cognitive disability with tasks that the person would perform for him or...
The Federal Railroad Administration is led by an Administrator and a Deputy Administrator, who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
The Administrator is the principal advisor to the Secretary and is the principal representative of the US Department of...
The Federal Railroad Administration’s mission is to enable the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods for a strong America, now and in the future.
FRA accomplishes this mission primarily through
...Will Dyer has served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) since June 2020. He advises FRA’s executive leadership on financial matters facing the agency and is responsible for the formulation and execution of FRA’s budget,...
As Associate Administrator for Administration, Tamela Riggs leads a staff of 60 professionals who ensure FRA has the tools and resources to accomplish its mission. With oversight for networks and technology, human resources, acquisitions, facilities, real and personal property, and fleet...
Paul Nissenbaum has served as Associate Administrator for Railroad Development since January 2012. In that role, he leads an office of professionals responsible for FRA’s rail investment and network development programs. He also directs technical assistance and oversight to advance rail...
Chris Van Nostrand was appointed as FRA’s Deputy Chief Counsel in March 2024 where he helps lead an exceptional team of approximately 50 career attorneys and support professionals in FRA’s Office of the Chief Counsel.
He joined FRA in 2009, advising...
In July 2019, Mr. Alexy became the Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety and Chief Safety Officer of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). In this role, Mr. Alexy manages FRA’s regulatory oversight of rail safety in the United States and oversees the development and enforcement...
Fink previously served as President of Pan Am Railways, where he modernized operations, elevated safety standards, and spearheaded technological innovation, including championing the implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) and other advanced safety systems. His efforts contributed to...
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) was created by the Department of Transportation Act of 1966. It is one of ten agencies within the U.S. Department of Transportation concerned with intermodal transportation.
MissionThe Federal Railroad Administration’s mission is...