FY15 Short Line Railroad Safety Institute Development, ASLRRA
Agency: DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
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- 20.313 -- Railroad Research and Development
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
Short Line railroads operate more than 50,000 miles of track, which is one-third of the national railroad network. They are an important feeder system for the larger Class I railroads, helping connect local communities to the national railroad network. There are 550 short line railroads operating in the United States, 73 of which currently handle some volume of crude oil. The safety management system of short lines is extremely varied and many companies lack the resources to conduct hazardous materials safety training and other operational safety assessments. FRAâÂÂs Office of Research and Development...
is working with the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) to coordinate the development of a Safety Institute. The Institute's mission is to build a stronger and sustainable safety culture in the short line industry through non-punitive and voluntary partnerships with member railroads. The Institute will also provide manager and employee education and training programs for short line railroads.
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Only the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association is eligible to apply for this grant.
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FY15 Short Line Railroad Safety Institute Development, ASLRRA
Archived: May 24, 2015
Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
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Award Minimum
$1,800,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FR-RRD-15-006
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Earmark
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
March 13, 2015
Archive date:
May 24, 2015
