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- AEIF:
AEIF is the joint representative body mandated by the EU Commission to lay down
the Technical Standards for Interoperability (TSIs). (7-26-02)
Federal & State:
- Atlantic Provinces
Transportation Commission Canada: The primary source for
transportation information and analysis in Atlantic Canada, and an
advocate for the application of innovative transportation technology.
(10/3/98)
- Bureau Of Transportation Statistics
(USDOT): Primarily an analytical organization, assembling and
interpreting information on the extent, use, condition, performance, and
consequences of the transportation system. (10/24/97)
- British
Columbia (Canada) Railway Act: Online version of the complete
act from the Queen's Printer. (9/27/97)
- California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans): Information, newsletters, official
addresses, and more. (10/24/97)
- California
Transportation Commission: Responsible for the programming and
allocating of funds for the construction of highway, passenger rail and
transit improvements throughout California. (10/24/97)
- Canadian
Transportation Agency: To administer transportation legislation
and government policies to help achieve an efficient and accessible
transportation system by education, consultation and essential
regulation. (10/3/98)
- Federal Railroad
Administration (FRA): The FRA is a proactive organization
committed to working as a partner with everyone associated with the U.S.
railroad industry. (6/20/97)
- Federal Transit
Administration: To ensure personal mobility and America's
economic and community vitality by supporting high quality public
transportation through leadership, technical assistance and financial
resources. (10/24/97)
- Maine DOT:
Office Of Freight Transportation: Coordinates and manages
Departmental initiatives that facilitate freight transport on highways,
rail, vessels, and in the air within the State of Maine. History of
railroading in Maine and list of railroads also. (11/16/97)
- Missouri Division
Of Motor Carrier And Railroad Safety: Official state agency for
transportation. (11/2/97)
- National Transportation Safety
Board: Accident reports online, safety improvements, hearings,
and meetings for the railroad industry. (10/3/98)
- North Coast Railroad
Authority: A California Public Agency overseeing the
Northwestern Pacific transportation corridor. (4/22/00)
- Occupational
Outlook Handbook: Rail Transportation Workers: Details job
descriptions, job outlooks, earnings, working conditions, and much more.
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (9/27/97)
- Office Of
Hazardous Materials Safety: Is responsible for coordinating a
national safety program for the transportation of hazardous materials by
air, rail, highway and water. Detailed information and publications
about Hazmat safety and transportation. (8/27/97)
- Railroad Commission Of
Texas: Information and news on the Commission. (7/29/97)
- Railroad Retirement Board:
US Government agency that administers the Railroad Retirement Act. (5/4/97)
- Transport Canada: To
develop and administer policies, regulations and services for the best
possible transportation system. (English/French) (10/3/98)
- Virginia Department Of
Rail And Public Transportation: Information on programs and
addresses for contacts. (10/1/97)
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Railroad Associations:
AAR Transportation Technology
Center: Forty-eight miles of railroad track to test rolling
stock, track components, signal, and safety devices, track structure,
vehicle performance, track and service worthiness, life-cycle and
component reliability, and ride comfort.
(6/20/97)
American Short Line &
Regional Railroad Association: The importance of small and
regional railroads, and the roles they play, demand a unifying structure
through which they can address their common needs and goals. For this,
they have the ASL&RRA. (6/20/97)
Association Of American Railroads
(AAR): The AAR represents North America's major freight
railroads and Amtrak, and strives to help make the rail industry
increasingly more safe, efficient and productive. (5/4/97)
Canadian Urban
Transit Association (CUTA): CUTA's members include all major
transit systems across Canada, as well as a limited number outside the
country, manufacturers and suppliers, consultants, government agencies
and individuals with an interest in transit. (10/24/97)
National Association
Of Railway Business Women: To stimulate interest in the railroad
industry. To foster cooperation and better understanding within the
industry and its affiliates. And much more. (10/1/97)
North American
Railcar Operator's Association (NARCOA): Dedicated to the
preservation and safe, legal operation of historical MoW equipment.
(5/7/97)
Rail Application Special
Interest Group: Founded in 1994 to facilitate productivity
improvements and growth in the rail industry through appropriate
application of management science techniques. (6/23/97)
Railway Association Of
Canada: Information about Canada's 32 railway companies and the
important role that they play in the Canadian Railway Industry.
(English/French) (6/21/97)
Railway Industrial
Clearance Association Of North America: Founded in 1969 and is
dedicated to serving the heavy and dimensional transportation industry
Tourist Railway Association, Inc
(TRAIN): A nonprofit corporation formed for the purpose of
providing services to its members. Membership is open to all railway
museums, clubs, tourist railroads, product suppliers, railroad
publishers, private car owners, excursion operators, and other
interested persons and organizations. (7/05/97)
Transportation
Association Of Canada: A non-profit association of government
and industry members which acts as a neutral forum for the discussion of
transportation issues and concerns and as a center for technical
excellence in surface transportation infrastructure. (10/24/97)
Western Coal Council:
An association of coal suppliers, coal consumers, power marketers,
transportation companies, ports/terminals, international firms and
industry associates. (10/3/98)
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