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Part I. Program and Safety Updates

AASHTO SCORT National Meeting Forth Worth, Texas September 9, 2015

Federal Railroad Administration

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FRA – Office of Railroad Policy and Development

Moving America Forward

F E D E R A L R A I L R O A D A D M I N I S T R A T I O N

Federal Priorities & Legislative Update

Paul Nissenbaum Associate Administrator for

Railroad Policy and Development

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Key priorities for FY16

• Advance continuous safety improvement

• Drive market-based rail investments • Maximize value of Federal rail

programs and assets

• Build stakeholder engagement in rail development

• Promote a fulfilling and productive work environment

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Program Delivery Jamie Rennert

RPD Organization

Grants Management Maryann McNamara

Credit & Financial Analysis Eileen Serafin

Environmental & Corridor Planning Leonard Evans

Engineering & Project Dev’t David Valenstein

Program Implementation Wendy Messenger

NEC Joint Program Advisor Vacant

Policy & Planning Michael Lestingi

Research, Development & Technology Dr. John Tunna

National Rail Division Will Dyer

Passenger Rail Division Beth Nachreiner

Freight Rail Policy Scott Greene

International Program Barbara Barr

Track Division Gary Carr

Rolling Stock Research Kevin Kesler

Train Control & Comm. Research Sam Al-Ibrahim

Human Factors Research Maryam Allyhar

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Funding Opportunities

TIGER 2015 – $500M • 625 applications received; 8% for rail • Highly competitive

• $9.8B total requested – nearly 20x available amount • Announcements pending

Grade Crossing Enhancements NOFA – $10M • States are eligible applicants • Up to $3M per project • Must be on rail lines that carry energy products (e.g., crude,

ethanol, natural gas) • Applications due November 4th • More information: https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0021

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Legislative Update: Development Timeline

2014 2015

4/29: DOT transmitted GROW AMERICA to Congress

DOT House Senate

9/11: House introduced rail bill

3/30: DOT transmitted GROW AMERICA to Congress

3/4: House passed rail bill

7/30: Senate passed comprehensive surface bill

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Authorization bill

FY16 Appropriations bill 6/9: House passed THUD bill

6/25: Senate Approps. approved THUD bill

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Overview of Proposals

DOT House Senate

Name GROW AMERICA Act Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act

DRIVE ACT – Railroad Reform,

Enhancement, and Efficiency Act

Duration 6 years 4 years 4 years

Funding Source Trust Fund General Fund General Fund*

Amount $29B $7B $9B

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Comparison – Amtrak

DOT House Senate

Funding $14.1B $5.8B $6.6B

Funding Structure

Grants by business line:

• NEC • State-Supported • Long-Distance • National Assets

Two accounts:

• NEC • National Network

Four accounts:

• NEC • State-Supported • Long-Distance • Other National

Network Activities

Planning 5-year planning by business line and

asset line

5-year planning for NEC/Nat’l Network

capital and operations

5-year planning by business line and

asset line

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Comparison – Rail Development Grants

DOT House Senate

Funding $14.5B $1.2B $2.3B

Rail Programs

• Passenger Corridors • Commuter PTC • Local Rail Facilities &

Safety • Planning & Workforce

• HSIPR & Rail Line Relocation

• NEC Federal-State Partnership

• HSIPR • Competitive

Operating Assistance • Federal-State

Partnership • Consolidated Rail

Infrastructure/Safety

Other Programs

• TIGER • FAST • Multimodal Freight

Investments

N/A • Commuter PTC* • Major Freight

Infrastructure

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Comparison – Other Issues

DOT House Senate

PTC

• Greater FRA authority over individual PTC plans/implementation

• Allows alt. safety methods in lieu of PTC

• Establishes enforceable milestones for individual railroads

N/A

• Updated PTC plans • Plans constrained to

12/31/2018 • Deadline for Class

II/III extended to 12/31/2018

RRIF • Authorizes approps to cover borrower costs

• Dedicates 40% of RRIF for NEC

• Extends repayment terms

• Allows “master credit agreements”

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Program Delivery Updates

Catherine Dobbs Regional Manager, Central Region,

Office of Program Delivery

Michael Johnsen Lead Environmental Protection Specialist,

Office of Program Delivery

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Federal Funding for FRA Programs (FY08-FY15)

Rail Program Federal Funding ($M) % Obligated % Outlaid

Amtrak Capital & Operating $12,631 91% 90% HSIPR $10,040 99% 35%

RRIF $980 N/A N/A TIGER $467 95% 53% Sandy Relief $297 75% 69% Rail Line Relocation $90 89% 66% Railroad Safety Technology $61 82% 69% FY14 Redistribution $42 47% 9% Capital Assistance to States $30 70% 70% Disaster Assistance $20 100% 99% FY15 Grade Xing/Track $10 -- --

TOTAL $24,668 90% 63% Current as of 9/1/15

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Anticipated Deliverable Completion Dates

Date Not Received Received % Received

Today 765 1,796 70%

Feb 2016 428 2,133 83%

Sep 2016 319 2,242 88%

February 2016

Today

September 2016

• The majority of deliverables are scheduled to be completed by next year

• Timely deliverable submissions are crucial to ensure projects stay on schedule and complete on time

Deliverable Status Overdue Awaiting Document Received

Current as of 9/1/15

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HSIPR ARRA Outlays

$0

$1

$2

$3

$4

$5

$6

$7

$8

FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17

Bill

ions

Outlays

$2.6 B in outlays to date

Must spend $5.5M per day to meet 2017 deadline

Status in February 2015…

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HSIPR ARRA Outlays

$0

$1

$2

$3

$4

$5

$6

$7

$8

FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17

Bill

ions

Outlays

$3.1 B in outlays to date

…and now in September. Two years remain until deadline

Must spend $6.4M per day to meet 2017 deadline

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Efforts to help you get the job done

• Webinars and learning tools now available • Railroad 101 Series: Track Configuration,

Train Performance, Basic Operations, Signal Systems

• Learning Series: Closing a Grant

• RPD Project Management Tools • Environmental Clearance update tool • Standardized and updated Grant Amendment Request Form • Discipline-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

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Packed agenda – three tracks to focus on: • Planning and Environmental • Engineering/Design, Construction, and Operational

Readiness • Project Funding, Financing, Procurement, and Policy

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Grade Crossing Enhancements NOFA – $10M • States are eligible applicants • Up to $3M per project • Two types of projects sought:

• Grade Crossing Improvements • Track Enhancements

• Must be on rail lines that carry energy products (e.g., crude, ethanol, natural gas)

• NOFA published September 2nd • Applications due November 4th • More information: https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0021

Contact Regional Managers with Questions

https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0021

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David Valenstein Chief

Environmental and Corridor Planning Division

• Melissa Hatcher • Laura Shick • Andréa Martin • Michelle Fishburne • Stephanie Perez-Arrieta • Vacancy (1)

Environmental Michael Johnsen, lead

Corridor Planning Kyle Gradinger, lead

• Peter Schwartz • Jessie Fernandez-Gatti • Vacancy (1)

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• Revisions to FRA Environmental Procedures • Effort to revise Noise Control Act regulations for

high-speed rail • Internal procedures to facilitate the NEPA process • Close coordination with partner agencies

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Environmental Planning Program

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Questions?

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Safety Update

Robert C. Lauby

Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety and Chief Safety Officer

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FRA Office of Railroad Safety At SCORT

• Passenger Rail Division overview

• Passenger rail corridor safety discussion • General principles • Seeking input and feedback • Contacts to provide on-going technical

assistance • Rail Safety Forum (9:45-10:45 am tomorrow)

• Grade crossing safety and funding programs - Ron Ries

• PTC implementation – Devin Rouse

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Safety Priorities & Recent Actions

• PTC implementation • December 31, 2015 deadline • Status Report to Congress – published August 2015

• Provided industry status update; identified ongoing challenges

• Identified enforcement actions and intention to enforce mandate

• Grade Crossing • Regional Action – reinforce relationships with State

DOTs • Grade Xing Task Force Activities

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Safety Priorities & Recent Actions

• Transportation of Crude Oil Products • HHFT Rule issued May 2015

• Includes tank car standards • Includes ECP brakes

• Securement Rule issued July 2015

• Passenger Safety • Passenger Car Safety Standards NPRM • System Safety Final Rule • Prevention of Human Factor Accidents • Policy on dealing with State run operations

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Passenger Rail Division

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Passenger rail experts: • Many have working Knowledge on Passenger

Rail Operations Amtrak LIRR Metro-North MetroLink

• Many have expertise in Passenger Rail Technology

High Speed Rail Vehicle Crashworthiness Fleet Maintenance

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Passenger Rail Division – Who are they?

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Passenger rail experts: • All of them have expertise in Safety

• Risk Reduction • System Safety Programs • Hazard Analysis • Emergency Response • FRA Passenger Related Regulations

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Passenger Rail Division – Who are they?

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– Provides technical assistance and direction in the development and implementation of rail safety programs • Applicable to new and existing Passenger

Railroads and Light Rail-Shared Use Operations

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Passenger Rail Division – What do they do?

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– Provides technical assistance and direction in the following areas:

• System Safety • Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness • Light Rail Shared Use • New Start Commuter and Intercity Passenger Railroads • Procurement of Rolling Stock • High Speed Rail

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Passenger Rail Division – What do they do?

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• Implemented in 2006 to provide development support to New Passenger Railroads & Light Rail Shared Use Operations;

• Focus areas: – Development of Regulatory Compliance Plans &

Programs – Support System Safety & Hazard Analysis – Support for Passenger Rail Equipment Procurement – Provide Coordination between FTA, State Oversight,

Railroad management and other stakeholders. – Developing a “Passenger Rail Regulatory Guide”

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New Start Passenger Rail Program

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System Safety:

– Provide support for the APTA SSPP Program – Provide support & training on Hazard Analysis to New Passenger

Railroads & High Speed Rail Projects – Development of System Safety Program Regulation – Coordinate with FTA, APTA and Industry Stakeholders

Emergency Preparedness: - Manage Review & Approval of Plans - Provide support to Railroads & FRA Regions - Implementing Final Rules (Passenger Train Emergency Systems 2

& Revised E-Prep Rule, 49 CFR Part 239

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System Safety & Emergency Preparedness

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• Represent FRA’s Safety Office in all ADA meetings concerning Level Boarding and equipment;

• The ADA Access Team includes, FRA, FTA and OST

• Currently working with 25 stations, including Amtrak’s planning for “Movable Platforms”

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ADA, Level Boarding, Access & Hazard Analysis

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• New Start Commuter Railroads: – Sun Rail, Orlando Florida, up and running; – Denver RTD, in final testing phase, due to open in 2016; – California, SMART, due to open in 2016. – TexRail Commuter Rail – Proposed opening in 2018

• State Sponsored Intercity: – INDOT-Hoosier, complete August 1, 2015, involves multiple

contractors;

• Light Rail Shared Use Projects: – Utah, UTA – California, San Diego – Mid-Coast Corridor Project

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Project Examples

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• High Speed Rail Projects – California High Speed Rail – Texas Central Railway High Speed Rail – All Aboard Florida

• Contract Operator Migration on Passenger Railroads: – MBTA, Boston – MBCR to Keolis – Tri Rail, Florida – Herzog to Transdev – Virginia Railway Express, Virginia – Rail Plan to Keolis – MARC, Maryland – CSX to Bombardier

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Project Examples

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• Passenger Rail Equipment Projects: – California/ Illinois: PRIIA Bi-level cars & Locomotives, on going; – Denver & Sonoma: EMU & DMU equipment design, testing and commissioning – Sun Rail & TriRail: Remanufactured of Locomotives & new passenger cars. Involved design reviews, testing and commissioning.

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Project Examples

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Contact the Passenger Rail Division

Daniel Knote Staff Director – Passenger Rail Division

[email protected]

Devin Rouse

Mechanical Engineer - Passenger Rail Division [email protected]

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New Project Pending?

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Questions?

Part II. Passenger Rail Safety Oversight

AASHTO SCORT National Meeting September 9, 2015

Federal Railroad Administration

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Passenger Rail Safety Oversight

FRA objective: Ensure safety compliance of all passenger rail operations.

Today, we’re here to:

• Listen to your concerns and achieve a better shared understanding of the policy, regulatory, safety, and enforcement issues related to state-supported intercity rail services.

• Exchange ideas and views to clarify expectations, enhance communication and promote continuous cooperation.

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Context

Implementation of PRIIA §209 has led some States and other public entities to become more active in funding, managing, organizing, performing, or contracting for intercity passenger rail corridor services.

Some sponsors of State corridors have explored, or would like to explore new contractual arrangements for providing certain elements of their service. These changes have important safety implications.

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Guiding Principles

Safety of the traveling public and railroad employees is our number one priority.

FRA is committed to provide technical assistance and clear guidance to sponsors of corridor services.

FRA supports market-based options and competition.

FRA understands that every state is different, and implementation needs to be flexible, while ensuring uniform safety.

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Ensuring Safety

Whatever entity--be it a State, local agency, joint powers authority, or private entity--sponsors commuter, intercity, or other passenger service on the general railroad system of transportation, is ultimately responsible to ensure the safety of that service.

FRA will work with sponsors to identify appropriate

methods for sponsors to provide safety oversight.

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Ensuring Safety

FRA is primarily concerned with all activities or requirements that are within FRA’s safety jurisdiction (i.e. those functions involving the operation or maintenance of infrastructure and equipment, but not those such as food and beverage or other non-safety services).

FRA needs a single point of contact who can speak for the sponsor to address safety issues.

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Objectives for Today

• Obtain a better understanding of the specific information and resources that you believe that are most helpful for State decision-makers.

• Exchange ideas on the best way to communicate

and receive feedback.

• Receive a commitment to engage FRA early on in during planning activities on issues that could affect safety.

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Continuing the Conversation

• Reconvene in Washington, D.C. this fall • Sept. 29 (tentative)

• Follow-up “field” meeting

• November (date & location TBD)

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