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13 Apr 2020

Waiver Requests

Request for Relief in FRA Emergency Docket FRA-2020-0002 related to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Safety Advisories

Keywords: Waiver

30 Sep 2016

Directives

Railworthiness Directive for Certain Railroad Tank Cars Equipped with Bottom Outlet Valve Assembly and Constructed by American Railcar Industries and ACF Industries.

Subject Accident Reduction

Abstract: On September 30, 2016, FRA issued a Railworthiness Directive (Directive or RWD) to all owners of Department of Transportation (DOT) specification 111 general purpose tank cars....

Directive Type
Railroad Safety
Directive Number
2016-01

23 Apr 2015

Waiver Requests

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Buy America Waiver Decision

Author
New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)

Subject Positive Train Control, Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF), Buy America

Keywords: Buy America MTA PTC Positive Train Control RRIF

Waiver Requestor
New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
Office
RCC-20

16 Apr 2015

Reference Materials

Notice of Funding Availability - Grade Crossings, Positive Train Control, and Passenger Rail Corridor Plans

Author
FRA

Subject Positive Train Control, Accident Reduction, Budget, Grants & Financial Assistance, Capital Planning

Keywords: NOFA; notice of funding availability; PTC; Positive Train Control; Grade Crossings; Passenger Rail; Passenger Rail Corridor Plans

Abstract: Notice of Funding Avialability (NOFA) - Selected Interciity Passenger Rail Grade Crossing Improvements, Positive Train Control Implementation Projects and Passenger Rail Corridor...

1 Dec 2013

Reference Materials

American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) Employee On Duty (EOD) Safety Reports – December 2013

Author
: American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association

Subject Safety Advisories

Keywords: RRS