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  2. Outlaw (railroading jargon) - Wikipedia

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    Hours of Service Act In the United States railroad employees who are involved in the movement of trains are governed by the Hours of Service Act. [2] The legislation is related to similar regulations [ specify ] which apply to other modes of transportation, but with significantly different [ specify ] specific limitations.

  3. Hours of service - Wikipedia

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    Hours of service. The hours of service limit the driving hours of truck drivers and bus drivers. Hours of service ( HOS) regulations are issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and govern the working hours of anyone operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in the United States.

  4. Federal Railroad Administration - Wikipedia

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    The Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA) is an agency in the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). The agency was created by the Department of Transportation Act of 1966. [3] The purpose of the FRA is to promulgate and enforce rail safety regulations, administer railroad assistance programs, conduct research and development in ...

  5. Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations - Wikipedia

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    Title 49 is the principal set of rules and regulations (sometimes called administrative law) issued by the Departments of Transportation and Homeland Security, federal agencies of the United States regarding transportation and transportation-related security. This title is available in digital and printed form, and can be referenced online ...

  6. Glossary of North American railway terms - Wikipedia

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    Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) A U.S. federal law that protects and compensates railroaders injured on the job Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) (US) The agency which oversees rail operation regulations and safety requirements for U.S. freight, passenger and commuter rail operations Filet

  7. United States Railroad Administration - Wikipedia

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    The United States Railroad Administration (USRA) was the name of the nationalized railroad system of the United States between December 28, 1917, and March 1, 1920. [1] It was the largest American experiment with nationalization, and was undertaken against a background of war emergency following American entry into World War I.

  8. California High-Speed Rail - Wikipedia

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    California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) is a publicly funded high-speed rail system being developed in California by the California High-Speed Rail Authority.Phase 1, about 494 miles (795 km) long, is planned to run from San Francisco to Los Angeles and Anaheim via the Central Valley, and is partially funded and under construction.

  9. Forward rate agreement - Wikipedia

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    A forward rate agreement's (FRA's) effective description is a cash for difference derivative contract, between two parties, benchmarked against an interest rate index. That index is commonly an interbank offered rate (-IBOR) of specific tenor in different currencies, for example LIBOR in USD, GBP, EURIBOR in EUR or STIBOR in SEK.