U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) was created by the Department of Transportation Act of 1966

The Federal Railroad Administration, located in Washington, D.C., focuses on enforcing rail safety regulations, administering railroad assistance programs, and conducting research and development to improve railroad safety and national rail transportation policy. The organization also focuses on providing rehabilitation to the Northeast Corridor rail passenger service and consolidating government support for rail transportation activities. It is one of the agencies within the Department of Transportation and is concerned with intermodal transportation. The Federal Railroad Administration operates through several divisions under the offices of the administrator and deputy administrator. The organization has various programs and activities that help in developing a railroad network throughout the United States.