All Regulatory Authorities articles
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In depthUSA: Safety under the spotlight
With rail safety legislation making its way through the US Congress following a recent spate of derailments, the major railroads, regulators and politicians are divided over the best way to drive change. Chris Jackson investigates.
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Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
The TSB was established in 1990, with rail transport incidents being investigated by the Rail & Pipeline Investigations Branch. TSB rail investigations touch on a wide variety of subjects, such as operational decision making, risk management, component failure, supervision, metallurgy and track–train dynamics. AddressPlace du Centre, 4th floor200 Promenade du ...
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Major Transport Infrastructure Authority (MTIA)
Part of the Victoria state government, the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority was established on January 1, 2019 to oversee major transport projects in planning and construction across the state. It comprises various road and rail project teams, incorporating the former Level Crossing Removal Authority, the Melbourne Metro Rail Authority and ...
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Transport Scotland
The agency is responsible for delivering Scotland's major transport infrastructure and improvement schemes. Amongst other activities, it is responsible for advising Scottish Ministers on the investment priorities for the rail network and developing investment strategies for the future, leading policy development for Scotland's railways, managing the ScotRail franchise, engaging with ...
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Texas Department of Transportation
TxDOT is responsible for supporting aviation, rail and public transportation as well as maintaining the road network; the Rail Division was established in December 2009. Address 125 East 11th StreetAustin, TX 78701USAPhone +1 512 463 8588Fax +1 512 463 9389 Website www.txdot.gov
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Virginia Department of Rail & Public Transportation
The department's Rail Division is responsible for freight and passenger rail initiatives, development of short line railways, facilitating provision of rail access for industry, and oversight of state rail funding programmes. DRPT also oversees the funding and provides technical assistance to the public transit agencies throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. ...
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National Transportation Safety Board
The Board's criteria for accident investigation include any accident involving a passenger or employee fatality, or any accident in which damage exceeds $150 000. Address 490 L'Enfant Plaza East SWWashington, DC 20594USAPhone +1 202 314 6000Fax +1 202 314 6108 Website www.ntsb.gov
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Transportation Research Board (TRB)
TRB is an independent, non-profit institution. As a unit of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine, it provides expert independent advice to the federal government. Address 500 Fifth Street NW 4/FWashington, DC 20001USAPhone +1 202 334 2934 Website www.trb.org
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West Virginia State Rail Authority
In addition to its regulatory role in relation to the state's railways, the authority owns the South Branch Valley and West Virginia Central railroads (qqv), and the Durbin Railroad tourist line Address 120 Water Plant DriveMoorefield, WV 26836USAPhone +1 304 538 2305Fax +1 304 538 7474 Email dot.info@wv.gov ...
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West Yorkshire Combined Authority
This authority is a strategic authority with powers over transport, economic development and regeneration. Established in 2014, it took over from the West Yorkshire Integrated Transport Authority (WYITA), and constituent members from the local authorities of Bradford, Leeds, Calderdale, Kirklees, and Wakefield, together with representatives of Leeds City Region and ...
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Transportation Security Administration
Created in 2002, TSA's mission is to protect the nation's transport systems and freedom of movement for people and commerce. It is attached to the Department of Homeland Security. Address 601 South 12th StreetArlington, VA 22202-4220USAPhone +1 866 289 9673 Email TSA-ContactCenter@dhs.gov Website www.tsa.gov
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Zürcher Verkehrsverbund (ZVV)
The ZVV is the largest public transport association in Switzerland. It performs integrated strategic planning while co-ordinating, marketing and financing public transport in Kanton Zürich. See Zürich network map, and major rail operators: Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich, Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn, Verkehrsbetriebe Glattal, Forchbahn, Limmattalbahn. AddressHofwiesenstrasse 3708090 ZürichSwitzerlandPhone+41 43 288 ...
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Transport for Wales (TfW)
On April 1 2016 the Welsh Government established Transport for Wales (TfW) as a wholly-owned not-for-profit company. TfW’s remit is to implement the principality government’s vision of a high-quality, safe, integrated, affordable and accessible transport network, covering all modes including rail. TfW oversaw the award of a 15-year contract as ...
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Verband Region Stuttgart (VRS)
Plans, co-ordinates and finances public transport in the Stuttgart area. AddressKronenstraße 2570174 StuttgartGermanyPhone+49 711 227590Fax+49 711 227 5970Emailinfo@region-stuttgart.orgWebsitewww.region-stuttgart.org
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RailNetEurope (RNE)
RNE is an association of European infrastructure managers, aiming to support railway undertakings in international business, improving efficiency through harmonising international business processes, templates, handbooks, and guidelines covering infrastructure managers’ processes. The association has 38 full members and 11 associate members from over 30 countries, covering 230 000 km of ...
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Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT)
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport is the regional transport partnership for west central Scotland covering 12 local authority areas around Glasgow. SPT is responsible for the development and delivery of the Regional Transport Strategy (RTS) and is at the heart of the region’s transport planning, operations and infrastructure improvements. SPT is ...