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International:

• 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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