Federal Railroad Association

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is a government operating administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. It is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation and was established by the Department of Transportation Act of 1966. The FRA employs 705 people and generates $1 billion in annual revenue. The FRA is responsible for a wide range of activities related to the railroad industry in the United States. Its primary functions include developing and enforcing safety regulations for railroads, administering assistance programs for railroads, conducting research and development to improve railroad safety and national rail transportation policy, rehabilitating Northeast Corridor rail passenger service, and consolidating government support for rail transportation activities. A key aspect of the FRA's operations is its role as a regulator, ensuring the safety and security of rail transportation nationwide. The organization achieves this through its seven divisions, which operate under the direction of the Administrator and Deputy Administrator. For more information about the Federal Railroad Administration and its services, please visit their website at railroads.dot.gov.