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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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Fermerci
Established in 2022, this association represents rail freight and intermodal companies, terminal operators and related equipment manufacturers with the aim of promoting intermodal integration. Founding members are: Ferrotramviaria, training provider ForFer, Hupac, Medlog Italia and Medway Italia (MSC Group), Mercitalia Logistics (FS Italiane), Rail Cargo Carrier Italia (ÖBB) and Rail ...
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Association of European Rail Rolling Stock Lessors (AERRL)
Association founded in May 2021 to promote ‘interoperable, efficient, sustainable and safe’ rolling stock in the European Union and Switzerland. AERRL’s full members are Akiem, Railpool, MRCE and Northrail, with Cargounit, ELP and Beacon Rail Finance as associate members. AddressBrusselsBelgiumPhone+32 2 000 0000 -->
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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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Transport for the North
Transport for the North is a partnership of civic and business leaders together with transport agencies from across the northern England which, alongside national government, aims to improve the region's connectivity for both passenger and freight transport by ensuring that funding and strategy decisions are informed by local knowledge and ...
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Transport Focus
Transport Focus is the independent passenger watchdog, set up by the Government to represent the interests of Britain's rail passengers, and England's bus, coach and tram passengers (outside London), as well as users of the national trunk road network. It is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department ...
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Scottish Executive
The Scottish Parliament established in 1999 has legislative competence over the powers for promotion and construction of new railways in Scotland, and over grants for passenger rail services. The Scottish Executive has responsibility for administration of grants for provision of freight facilities, and track access grants. Address 2G ...
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Northern Ireland Department for Regional Development
The main statutory responsibilities of the Department in relation to railways are: approval of management board appointments, certain regulatory functions in matters of operational safety, transposition of EU directives, and provision of aid from public funds. Address Clarence Court10-18 Adelaide StreetBelfast BT2 8GBUKPhone +44 28 9054 0540Fax ...
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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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Midlands Connect
Formed in 2014, Midlands Connect is a partnership of 23 local authorities, nine local enterprise partnerships, and civic and business leaders from across the West and East Midlands regions. It aims to improve the region's connectivity for both passenger and freight transport by ensuring that funding and strategy decisions are ...
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National Infrastructure Commission
Established in October 2015 to provide the UK gornment with expert advice on all aspects of major infrastucture development; it is a non-ministerial government department under HM Treasury Address 4th FloorFinlaison House15-17 Furnival StLondon EC4A 1ABUK Email enquiries@nic.gov.uk Website www.nic.org.uk
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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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Rail Safety & Standards Board Ltd
RSSB builds industry-wide consensus and facilitates resolution of difficult cross-industry issues. The company provides knowledge, analysis, technical expertise, information and risk management tools. RSSB manages a programme of research and development on behalf of government and the railway industry. The programme is funded by the Department for Transport and aims ...
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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 ...