FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION : SAFETY

Although the railroad industry's overall safety record has improved over the last decade and most safety trends are moving in the right direction, significant train accidents continue to occur, and the rate of train accidents per train-mile has not shown substantive improvement in recent years. Moreover, recent train accidents have highlighted specific issues that need prompt government and industry attention, and the strong growth of rail and highway traffic continues to drive up exposure at highway-rail grade crossings. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is aggressively addressing these critical issues and implementing the plan to improve railroad safety.

Updated Action Plan - May 2008
   Final Report May 2008
   Final Report Accomplishment Chart

Updated Action Plan - May 2007
   Progress Report

Updated Action Plan - July 2006
   Letter to Secretary Mineta
   One Year Progress Report

Updated Action Plan - January 2006
   National Rail Safety Action Plan Update 2006
   Secretary Mineta 012506 Remarks - Fort Worth, TX
   Administrator Boardman 012506 Remarks - Fort Worth, TX

Action Plan - 2005
   National Rail Safety Action Plan
   Secretary Mineta Announces National Rail Safety Action Plan
   Secretary Mineta 051605 Remarks - Columbia, SC
   Secretary Mineta 051805 Remarks - Baton Rouge, LA