Federal Railroad Administration
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The Federal Railroad Administration is a U.S. government agency responsible for regulating and promoting safe, efficient rail transportation nationwide.
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
United States federal executive agency
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government agency → |
| abbreviation |
FRA
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| appliesToJurisdiction |
U.S. railroad system
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| collaboratesWith |
labor organizations in the rail industry
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railroad companies → state departments of transportation → |
| conducts |
railroad safety research
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railroad technology research → |
| country |
United States
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| employs |
railroad safety inspectors
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| foundedBy |
United States Congress
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| funds |
passenger rail capital projects
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rail infrastructure improvement grants → railroad safety technology projects → |
| hasDuties |
enforcement of federal rail safety laws
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oversight of freight rail safety → oversight of passenger rail programs → promotion of efficient rail transportation → promotion of safe rail transportation → railroad infrastructure oversight → railroad research and development → railroad safety regulation → |
| headquartersLocation |
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, D.C.
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Washington, D.C. → |
| implements |
Federal Railroad Safety Act
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Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 → Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 → federal rail safety statutes → |
| inception |
1966
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| industry |
rail transport regulation
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transportation safety → |
| issues |
federal rail safety regulations
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railroad safety advisories → railroad safety standards and rules → |
| jurisdiction |
United States
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| legalForm |
federal agency
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| oversees |
Amtrak safety compliance
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freight rail safety compliance → railroad accident investigations → |
| parentOrganization |
United States Department of Transportation
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| partOf |
United States Department of Transportation
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United States federal government → |
| regulates |
hazardous materials transportation by rail
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railroad carriers in the United States → railroad operating practices → railroad safety standards → railroad signal and train control systems → track safety standards → |
| supervises |
railroad safety inspectors
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| supports |
development of high-speed rail in the United States
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intercity passenger rail programs → |
| website |
https://railroads.dot.gov
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