The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is an agency in the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). The agency was created by the Department of Transportation Act of 1966. The purpose of the FRA is to promulgate and enforce rail safety regulations, administer railroad assistance programs, conduct research and development in support of improved railroad safety and national rail transportation policy, provide for the rehabilitation of Northeast Corridor rail passenger service, and consolidate government support of rail transportation activities.
An FRA hazardous materials inspector examines outlet valves at the bottom of a tank car to ensure that they are properly tightened
FRA Inspection Train in St. Johnsville, New York
DOTX-218 Gage Restraint Measurement Vehicle
DOTX-218 and DOTX-220 behind a BNSF locomotive
Joseph H. Boardman
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Joseph Houston Boardman was an American transportation executive.
