Request ID Received 

Date

Request Description

FFRA-22-

00001

10/1/2021 We request on behalf of The Associated Press under the Freedom of Information Act information concerning 

the condition and history of a BNSF Railway (BNSF) railroad in Montana that’s under jurisdiction of the Federal 

Railway Administration (FRA). Specifically, we are seeking inspection, maintenance and accident 

records/reports that could shed light on the circumstances surrounding the Sept. 25, 2021 derailment of an 

Amtrak train near Joplin, Montana that resulted in three immediate deaths and numerous injuries. Please 

provide electronic copies of: --any and all inspection records submitted by BNSF Railway and any contractors, 

subcontractors or other parties acting on BNSF’s behalf to the FRA pertaining to the section of railroad in 

proximity to the scene of the Sept 25 Montana Amtrak derailment. -- any and all maintenance records 

submitted by BNSF Railway and any contractors, subcontractors or other parties acting on BNSF’s behalf to the 

FRA pertaining to the section of railroad in proximity to the scene of the derailment. --the results of any FRA 

audits of BNSF inspection records pertaining to the section of railroad in proximity to the scene of the 

derailment. --any maintenance records, summaries or reports submitted by BNSF Railway and any 

subcontractors or other parties acting on BNSF’s behalf to the FRA pertaining to the section of railroad in 

proximity to the scene of the derailment. --the results of any and all FRA or FRA-contracted audits of BNSF 

inspection records pertaining to the section of railroad in proximity to the scene of the derailment. --any and all 

emails, letters, phone call logs or other correspondence and communications between BNSF Railway and the 

FRA concerning the condition or maintenance of the section of railroad in proximity to the scene of the 

derailment. --any and all emails, letters, phone call logs or other correspondence and communications received 

by FRA from members of the public or any other interested party concerning the condition or maintenance of 

the section of railroad in proximity to the scene of the derailment. --any records, reports or other material 

pertaining to prior accidents or derailments along the section of railroad in proximity to the scene of the 

derailment. For purposes of this request, “the section of railroad in proximity to the scene of the derailment” 

includes the stretch of railroad between Mile Posts 1012 and 1015 of the Hi Line Subdivision Main line, within 

BNSF”s Montana Division. We are seeking records for the five year period leading up to the derailment: June 

25, 2021-Sept 25 2021. (Date Range for Record Search: From 7/25/2021 To 9/25/2021)

FFRA-22-

00002

10/6/2021 Any proposals from 2008-2012 detailing plans to build a railroad path directly from Phoenix, Arizona to Las 

Vegas, Nevada, or directly from Reno, Nevada to Boise, Idaho. Additionally, any proposals from 2018-Present to 

build additional tunnels through the mountain range(s) in the continental divide.

FFRA-22-

00003

10/6/2021 If an investigation was conducted, we would appreciate information on the best method to obtain a copy of the 

investigation report. Date of Incident: June 9, 2021 Location: Altamont Commuter Express Train Collision in 

Tracy, California, intersection of South MacArthur Drive and West Linne Road. 
FFRA-22-

00004

10/12/2021 "... we are looking for comments from FRA to either MDOT or Fed Highway Administration in relation to MDOTs 

proposed plan referenced below... - Submitted in response to MDOT's release "Preferred Alternative", written 

between the dates of March 1, 2021 and July 23, 2021 - As part of NEPA process for the Maryland "Managed 

Lanes" process, initiated on March 16, 2018. Link to the federal register, document # 2018-05354 

announcement https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/03/16/2018-05354/notice-of-intent-toprepare-environmental-impact-statement-i-495-and-i-270-managed-lanes-study” (Date Range for Record 

Search: From 3/1/2021 To 7/23/2021)

FFRA-22-

00005

10/12/2021 "... Documents including applications, emails and attachments, faxes, presentations and transcripts from 

representatives of Fortress Investment Group and its rail companies including Brightline Holdings LLC and 

Brightline West from January 1, 2019 through present pertaining to records such as financing requests, 

applications, bid proposals and communications to FRA officials from Brightline/Fortress representatives. 

Documents including applications, emails and attachments, faxes, presentations and transcripts pertaining to 

plans for a high-speed rail line to Las Vegas, Nevada through California from January 1, 2019 through present”

FFRA-22-

00006

10/12/2021 Date of Derailment: May 18, 2020 at 11:00 pm Derailment Location: at or near 54 Savage Place, East Aurora, NY 

"...this office represents Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc. and Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad, Inc. 

regarding a derailment referenced above...please provide this office with copies of any and all documents, 

including but not limited to investigation reports, written and/or recorded statements, correspondence, 

violations, citations, photographs, written and/or recorded statements and any and all other related 

documents, pertaining to the above referenced incident, regardless of the media which it is stored." (Date 

Range for Record Search: From 5/18/2020 To 5/18/2020)
FFRA-22-

00007

10/14/2021 1. Has the Federal Railroad Administration participated in the termination of any CP Police Service or CN Police 

Service officers pursuant to any state laws which regulate Railway Police in their jurisdiction? 2. If your Office is 

aware of cases where the CP Police Service or CN Police Service have terminated police officers under their 

employ, but has never participated in these terminations, please provide us with the reasons for such nonparticipation and any records that document the legal rationale, applicable jurisdictional considerations, and 

relevant decision-making processes. This request includes, but is not limited to, the disclosure of any details 

and records that document whether CP Railway’s of CN Railway’s civilian corporate leadership was involved in 

any aspect of the termination(s), in what capacities, and on whose initiative the termination(s) occurred. 3. We 

request any records and information that reflect the Federal Railroad Administration’s legal oversight of the CP 

Police Service and the CN Police Service. This includes records reflecting whether the Office of the Secretary of 

Transportation imposes any ongoing operational audit or accountability requirements such as civilian oversight 

of the CP Police Service and CN Police Service. This request also includes any records reflecting the Federal 

Railroad Administration’s requirements that the CP Police Service and the CN Police Service must operate with 

total operational independence from the commercial corporations that own and over see them. This part of 

our request specifically seeks records reflecting any laws or requirements that preclude the CP Police Service 

and the CN Police Service from being involved in, or having any investigative jurisdiction over, workplace 

deaths, serious injuries, or other policing incidents that occur pursuant to their companies’ commercial 

operations. 4. We also request records reflecting whether the Federal Railroad Administration has laws, 

policies, procedures, practices, or requirements to ensure that if a death, serious injury, or other potentially 

criminal incident occurs pursuant to CP Railway and CN Railway’s commercial operations, only independent 

police forces may investigate or be involved (to the total exclusion of the CP Police Service and the CN Police 

Service). 5. We also request any information and records reflecting whether the Federal Railroad 

Administration is aware of cases where the CP Police Service or the CN Police Service have exercised exclusive, 

parallel, or joint investigative jurisdiction over any deaths, serious injuries, or other incidents at CP Railway or 

CN Railway in the past 20 years (or as far back as your Office has records). 6. We further seek any records 

reflecting any prerequisite conditions and qualifications that the Federal Railroad Administration requires 

prospective Railway police officers to have or complete in order to qualify under 49 U.S. Code § 28101(d). In 

addition, we seek any records reflecting any grounds upon which persons can be removed or barred from 

becoming law enforcement officers in a given State (e.g. level of education; minimum training standards; 

citizenship status; residency in a State; and associations with, or allegiance to, foreign states, persons, or 

entities). 7. Finally, we seek copies of the records or documents in the possession of the Federal Railroad 

Administration which show the total number of fatal accidents which were investigated entirely by, or with the 

involvement of, CN and CP Railway Police Officers. This includes records reflecting all instances t
FFRA-22-

00008

10/14/2021 I'm reaching out to request a copy of the grant application that the City of Tulare submitted to the CRISI 

program last funding cycle. The award was made last year (2020) but the application was probably submitted in 

2019. Here are the details about the project. Name of Project: Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety Enhancements to 

the Intersection of J Street and Prosperity Avenue Applicant: City of Tulare Enhances grade crossing safety at 

the intersection of J Street and Prosperity Avenue, on Union Pacific’s railroad in Tulare, California. Improves 

pedestrian and vehicle safety, including elements such as a pre-signal for eastbound traffic, advanced preemption, traffic signal upgrades, upgrades to the rail crossing infrastructure and signal infrastructure, new 

pedestrian facilities that are ADA compliant, new striping, and minor pavement improvements.

FFRA-22-

00009

10/14/2021 Date of Incident: February 9, 2021 Location of Incident: 1000 block of Pittsburgh & Blockdale Streets, Cheswick, 

PA FRA Crossing NO.: 510883K Any/all information related to and/or pertaining to train accidents at the above 

location, also referred to as "Blockdale Crossing," including but not limited to: any/all run sheets, accident 

reports, investigations, inspections, videos, photographs and any other document and/or information 

pertaining to the above location and/or above referenced traincrash.

FFRA-22-

00010

10/18/2021 "I AM REQUEST A ACCIDENT REPORT FOR AUGUST 01/2021 11 P.M. A MAN FATALLY HIT ON TRACKS BY METRA 

TRAIN BETWEEN KEDZIE AVENUE AND OAK PARK STATION. HE WAS HIT BY UNION PACIFIC WEST LINE TEAIN 

FULL OF PASSENGERS RETURNING FROM LOLLAPALOOZA .

FFRA-22-

00013

10/25/2021 "...Request for grant-related records from 2017 to the present regarding the Federal-State Partnership for State 

of Good Repair (CFDA Program #20.326), the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements 

Program (CFDA Program #20.325), the Intercity Restoration and Enhancement Grant Program (CFDA Program 

#20.324), the High-Speed Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service - Capital Assistance Grants (CFDA 

Program #20.319), and the Capital Assistance to States - Intercity Passenger Rail Service Grant Program (CFDA 

Program #20.317)." (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2017 To 10/25/2021)
FFRA-22-

00014

10/28/2021 "I request 1. Copies of all documents constituting or relating to communications between North Coast Railroad 

Company, LLC and United States Department of Transportation (specifically Federal Railroad Administration or 

Build America Bureau). The time period for this request commences January 2021. 2. Copies of all documents 

constituting or relating to communications between the Utah Inland Port Authority (including all individuals 

referenced in the attached memorandum on Utah Inland Port Authority letterhead) and United States 

Department of Transportation (specifically Federal Railroad Administration or Build America Bureau) relating to 

use of federal funds to acquire or to rehabilitate all or a portion of NCRA's embargoed line of railroad between 

Willits, CA, and Eureka, CA, in Mendocino, Trinity and Humboldt Counties, CA. The time period for this request 

commences January 2020. 3. Copies of the "Final Letter of Intent" for Sierra Northern Railway and Mendocino 

Railway (hereinafter Mendocino Railway) for the project. 4. Documents submitted by Mendocino Railway to 

show support for its project in Mendocino County. 5. Copies of all environmental documentation prepared to 

comply with NEPA by or on behalf of US DOT for the project to date. 6. Documents sufficient to show (a) to 

whom to submit environmental documentation or comments on the project and (b) who is responsible for 

approving any final environmental documentation for the project. 7. Documents sufficient to show the location 

of the project. 8. Documents sufficient to show what rail purpose is served by the project insofar as it is located 

in Mendocino County, CA. 9. Documents sufficient to show whether the project insofar as it is located in 

Mendocino County, CA, is for excursion rail purposes or for freight rail purposes. 10. If the project purports to 

be for freight rail purposes, documents sufficient to show that the proposed freight rail service has any 

interconnection to the national freight rail system, and if so where. 11. If the project purports to have an 

interconnection to the national freight rail system, please supply any documents showing whether the line to 

which it is interconnected is embargoed, and for how long it has been embargoed. 12. Documents sufficient to 

show where and how Mendocino Railway proposes to use federal funds for rail purposes in Mendocino County, 

CA or in any neighboring counties in connection with the project. 13. Documents sufficient to show all instances 

in which federal financial assistance for railroads under any US DOT program to provide financial assistance for 

railroads has been supplied to rehabilitate excursion railroads, or railroads used for rail scooters, rail trolleys, or 

rail bikes. 14. Documents sufficient to identify the current regulations

FFRA-22-

00015

11/1/2021 All files and other documents related to the CSX Transportation train derailment located near Lilesville, Anson 

County, North Carolina ("Lilesville Derailment Site") from September 16, 2018 (the date of the derailment) to 

present, including but not limited to: photos; videos; notices of violation; complaints; orders; any enforcementrelated documents; permit applications; maps and diagrams; sampling information including split sample 

analytical reports; correspondence; notices; notes and memoranda including field notes, and meeting notes; 

inspection reports and all other reports; assessments; work plans; investigation plans; scopes of work; design 

plans, and community engagement activities, interaction and other involvement."
22-0010-

APPL

11/2/2021 [Appeals use of exemption (b)4 and exemption (b)6] - See Appeal letter for more detail. Excerpt below: [(b(4)] 

"...The MCRT has not seen any affidavit or other document that BWRR may have submitted in support of its 

exemption claim. However, in developing almost 495 pages of comments on the FRA’s DEIS, the MCRT has 

analyzed the ridership information that the FRA has relied on. Here the FRA’s DEIS describes the ridership as a 

“key metric” in addressing the impact of operating the project yet only six ( of the DEIS’s 4,1 00 pages are 

devoted to describing its ridership forecasting method. The DEIS provides so little data that the official ridership 

forecast is not reproduceable. It appears that the FRA merely copied its ridership numbers from BWRR 

contractor Louis Berger’s 2018 report. In fact, the SC Maglev DEIS cites the Louis Berger report in Appendix D 4 

(footnote to Table D4 19 pg. D 36) and Chapter 4.6 ( 4.6 3 footnote 9) and noted the steps that BWRR, the 

project sponsor, took to check the ridership forecast (Append ix D 2, pg. B 104) as the source of the ridership 

data. There is also no indication in the DEIS that the FRA ever independently analyzed the Louis Berger 

forecasting data. [(b(6)] Here, the FRA has no reasonable basis to redact critical ridership data from the Lou is 

Berger ridership report under Exemption 6. While the MCRT is not privy to the basis for asserting Exemption 6, 

it is reasonable to conclude that the redacted ridership data could not in any way provide individual personal 

data for each rider that might use the SCMaglev to meet the threshold Exemption 6 test. We base this 

conclusion on the fact that the redacted ridership data from the Louis Berger report likely relates to forecasting 

SC Maglev ridership as a whole and not the individual names and addresses of individuals who might use it in 

the future. Even assuming that the redacted ridership data has some information of a personal nature, 

balancing the public interest in disclosure against the need for protection clearly favors release of the redacted 

data. That is, the Louis Berger ridership report likely contains critical information that BWRR believes justifies 

the project and therefore is central to the FRA’s analysis of the project’s purpose and need as required under 

the NEPA. The commenting public clearly had a vital interest in reviewing these data in developing comments 

on the Draft EIS. Yet, failure to release that underlying data clearly prejudiced the MCRT and the many other 

commenters from providing comprehensive comments on the DEIS going to the very basic ridership 

justification for the project."

FFRA-22-

00017

11/4/2021 "... any emails between the FRA and State of Maryland entities that discuss the reduction in scope...of the 

Douglass / B&P Tunnel Replacement Project from 4 tunnels/tracks to 2 tunnels/tracks...as well as any 

documents circulated amongst both of those entities that address the rationale behind the reduction from 

January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021." (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2021 To 6/30/2021)
FFRA-22-

00018

11/4/2021 "Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), I hereby make the following request for all information 

available to the general public regarding the following FY20 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety 

Improvements grant program project: PROJECT NAME: Rail Pulse: The Realization of Railcar Location, 

Condition, Health, and Telematics Sensors on the North American Railcar Fleet PROJECT SPONSOR: 

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation OPPORTUNITY ZONE: Multiple AWARD AMOUNT: Up to $7,895,000 

I am specifically seeking grant application documents, including all information related to the formation of the 

joint venture of Rail Pulse partners (Norfolk Southern, GATX Corporation, Genesee & Wyoming, TrinityRail, and 

Watco), if said information was included in the project application. I would also like to receive the project 

proposal, if available."

FFRA-22-

00019

11/8/2021 See Request for background info. "...I am requesting documents pertaining to the corrective actions the FRA 

handed down to Union Pacific Rail Road as a result of their investigation and any formal response from Union 

Pacific Rail Road."

FFRA-22-

00020

11/10/2021 “...bridge inspection records from 2016 to 2021... for the South Norwalk Walk Bridge in Norwalk, Connecticut -

which runs over the Norwalk River and is a Metro-North and Amtrak train line." (Date Range for Record Search: 

From 1/1/2016 To 12/31/2021)

FFRA-22-

00021

11/15/2021 • “Investigation records / file regarding the train / pedestrian accident occurring on September 26, 2021, in 

Hearne, Texas, involving a Union Pacific train and the minor child, • Any surveillance footage obtained 

regarding the train / pedestrian accident occurring on September 26, 2021, in Hearne, Texas, involving a Union 

Pacific train and the minor child • Any dash cam or body cam footage the train / pedestrian accident occurring 

on September 26, 2021, in Hearne, Texas, involving a Union Pacific train and the minor child.”

FFRA-22-

00022

11/17/2021 Our specific requests pertain to the following documents in reference to the Project: 1. All documents related 

to or arising in connection with correspondence between the FRA and Sierra, including but not limited to, the 

following: negotiations between the parties, appraisals, consultant reports, email records, and meeting records; 

2. Any and all submissions by Sierra to the FRA pertinent to grant funding; 3. All documents related to or arising 

in connection with B + S Strategies, including but not limited to, the following: negotiations between the 

parties, correspondence, reports, presentations, communications, meeting records, and correspondence with 

the FRA; 4. All documents, including but not limited to, the following: negotiations between the parties, 

correspondence, reports, presentations, communications, and meeting records; 5. All documents related to or 

arising, including but not limited to, the following: negotiations between the parties, correspondence, reports, 

presentations, communications, and meeting records; 6. All documents related to or arising, including but not 

limited to, the following: negotiations between the parties, correspondence, reports, presentations, 

communications, and meeting records; 7. Progress memorandums and/or presentation materials related to 

Project activities and status; 8. All documents related to or arising in connection with Sierra’s applications to 

the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (“CRISI”) Grant Program, including documents 
indicating Sierra’s acceptance of the grant, and progress updates pertinent to grant requirements; 9. All 

documents related to or arising in connection with Representative Josh Harder (CA-10)’s involvement in Sierra’s 

CRISI application; and 10. All documents related to or arising in connection with Sierra’s applications to the 

National Significance Freight and Highway Projects grant program. (Date Range for Record Search: From 

1/1/2011 To 11/17/2021)

FFRA-22-

00023

11/19/2021 "Emails exchanged between Deputy Administrator Amit Bose and John Porcari (John.Porcari@dot.gov or 

porcaribrothers@gmail.com) from August 27, 2021 to the present." (Date Range for Record Search: From 

8/27/2021 To 11/19/2021)

FFRA-22-

00024

11/22/2021 "RE: Allen Avenue Crossing, Corlies, Avenue Crossing, and Spier Avenue Crossing... (1)All Federal financial 

records including Federal safety funds such as under Section 130 or funds under other titles and incentive 

program funds allocated to the upgrades to or elimination of these three Allenhurt New Jersey crossings. 

Reference: USDOT#856932M in the matter of the review for elimination of the at-grade crossing of New Jersey 

Transit's North Jersey coastline with Allen Avenue in the borough of Monmouth County Docket No. DOT 03-

2017 CM (2) Records of the average cost, in approximately this time range 2015-2020, to upgrade a crossing, 

including the range low to high cost (3) The accident and fatality records for each of these three Allenhurst New 

Jersey crossings over time for all timeframes such records exist (4) Records of the total Federal Funding New 

Jersey received each year between 2015-2020 for grade crossing improvements (5) Records of the number of 

crossings closed nationwide by year between 2015-2021

FFRA-22-

00026

11/22/2021 "I am seeking records resulted in : 1-disqualifying me from this position and 2- question/s made me screened 

out. 3-record of hiring panel/HR or feedback. As I mentioned before I answered all questions , and this is the 

2nd position I got disqualified from, I like to know what mistakes so I can avoid in future, I couldn't find any 

contacts for this job. Thanks for quick response. Ref: Railroad Safety Inspector (Track) - SME (Open to both U.S. 

Citizens and Federal Employees) FRA.TR-2022-0001 Grade 12 Applicant not qualified for the position"
FFRA-22-

00027

11/24/2021 “I am requesting inspection records relating to a train derailment in and around Lund, Utah on July 15, 2021 at 

or around Mile Post 546. • Any and all reports, violation charges, records and photographs related to the July 

15, 2021 incident; • Any and all inspection reports regarding track in the Lund subdivision from Mile Post 520 to 

570 from July 15, 2016 to July 15, 2021; • Any and all Reports of FRA violations regarding track in the Lund 

subdivision from Mile Post 520 to 570 from July 15, 2016 to July 15, 2021.”

FFRA-22-

00028

11/26/2021 1. Any and all reported injuries involving getting on and off moving equipment (“GOOME”) for the past ten (10) 

years. Produce system wide data FOR NORFOLK SOUTHERN on injuries involving GOOME for the past ten (10) 

years. 2. A copy of the FRA-Indiana Contract for Investigative and Surveillance activities under 49 U.S.C. 20105

FFRA-22-

00029

11/29/2021 Available investigative reports for the following incidents: INCIDENT 45 DOI: 11/13/2015 LOI: Houston West 

Belt Sub Train: N/B GBVKCI 11 - KCS train & crew Train: MPBSR 12, lead loco up 5489 also involved Joey Harper, 

DOB 8/15/1991 INCIDENT 46 DOI: 9/1/2015 LOI: Houston Sub Train: MEWEP 01, lead loco UP 7451 Trespasser: 

Refused med treatment, fled scene INCIDENT 47 DOI 6/28/2015 Houston West Belt Sub / MP 230 . 16 Train 

involved: MFWEW 28 Trespasser. Notes: Leg severed as he tried to jump onto train at Collingsworth & Carr in 

Houston. Lufkin Subdivision Taken to Memorial Hermann Hosp INCIDENT 48 DOI: 5/12/2015 Houston West Belt

Sub / MP 231.89 Train: Not Known Trespasser: Suicidal person at Noble and Maffitt St, taken to hospital, no 

train involvement INCIDENT 49 DOI: 5/11/2015 Houston Sub / MP 363.81 Train: YER62 11, lead loco HOCX 1802 

Trespasser: ID unknown Notes: Male struck, taken to Ben Taub Hosp INCIDENT 50 DOI: 5/3/2015 Houston 

Lufkin Sub / MP 7.6 Train: MASEW 01, lead loco UP 4461 Trespasser: ID unknown Notes: Struck male, taken to 

LBJ Hosp,- Ramiro Carmacho South of Langley Rd and Hirsch Rd INCIDENT 51 DOI: 3/7/2015 Houston Eureka 

Sub / MP 2.15 Train: UEDPBL 05, lead loco UP 5649 Trespasser: ID unknown Notes: Vehicle driving thru crossing 

gates - black 2010 BMW coupe, 2 occupants - both taken to hosp, non serious injuries INCIDENT 52 DOI: 

3/3/2015 Houston Beaumont Sub / MP 378.64 Train: QNLSHJ 01, lead loco KCS 3945 Trespasser: ID unknown, 

suicidal Notes: Struck trespasser, traken to Ben Taub Hosp INCIDENT 53 DOI: 1/16/2015 Houston Sub / MP 

358.68 Involved train: 968LUBJ 15, lead loco BNSF 6280 Trespasser: ID unknown, Notes: Three trespassers near 

switch at Englewood Intermodal Ramp 1 juvenile hit by a train, taken to LBJ Hosp INCIDENT 54 DOI: 8/6/2016 

Houston East Belt Sub / MP 1.65 Train: QNLSHJ 04, lead loco KCS 4779 Trespasser: ID unknown, suicidal Notes: 

Struck trespasser, female, taken to Memorial Hermann Hosp

FFRA-22-

00030

11/29/2021 "I am requesting train video footage immediately preceding and following railroad accident/incident No. 

1063157 on 03/05/2021 at 9:02 am at U.S. DOT Grade Crossing ID No. 692603G by train Q11791-04."

FFRA-22-

00031

11/29/2021 "I am requesting any/all FRA records pertaining to the following: Company Information: RJ Corman Railroad 

Services DOI: 4/20/2021 LOI: Toyota Motor Manufacturing 1 Lone Star pass Antonio, TX 78264 Records 

Requested: Any/All Available Investigative Records/Reports/Notes pertaining to this incident: On April 20, 

2021, PNC was transporting supplies and materials in a company vehicle in the yard. He was driving to take the 

vehicle back where it belongs when he fell asleep at the wheel. PNC stated he fell asleep due to being 
overworked. They had a train derailment, and they have a lot of stuff to get done to get the situation resolved 

as soon as possible. Employer: R.J. Corman Railroad Services Position: FRA Track Inspector, Conductor, and 

Train Engineer"

FFRA-22-

00032

12/2/2021 "...copies of any and all documents related to investigation, including, but not limited to: 1) written 

communications; 2) electronic communications; 3) notes; 4) records: 5) reports; 6) findings; 7) audio 

recordings; 8) supplemental reports; and 9) supplemental findings."

FFRA-22-

00033

12/2/2021 "I would like to request information on an inspection that was done at Lorton, Virginia on October 4th by 

inspector John Ranschaert."

FFRA-22-

00034

12/2/2021 "For the period 2008 – present, WRITINGS relating to the SUBJECT CROSSING including but not limited to 

investigations, communications, surveys, studies, measurements, calculations, preemption timelines, diagrams, 

proposals, contracts, emails, notes, inspections, bids, grade changes, lane striping changes, traffic signal 

adjustments, roadway realignments, reports, accidents, collision reports, incident reports, photographs, videos, 

improvements, recommendations, projects, diagnostics, complaints, concerns, traffic signal plans, design 

documentation, CEQA documents, grade lines, vicinity maps, regulatory actions, use agreements, General 

Order 88-B documents, Form G documents, Section 130 documents, agreements. 2. WRITINGS relating to any 

investigation of the August 25, 2021 death of Joshua Schaefer at the SUBJECT CROSSING. 3. For the period 

2008-present, communications, including but not limited to emails, between FRA and any entity relating to the 

SUBJECT CROSSING or any roadway, intersection or traffic signal in the vicinity of the SUBJECT CROSSING, 

including but not limited to communications with the following entities: • The CITY • CALTRANS • BNSF Railway 

• Amtrack • California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) • Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) 4. 

WRITINGS reflecting an agreement(s) between FRA any entity relating to the SUBJECT CROSSING. 5. WRITINGS 

relating to public safety at the SUBJECT CROSSING and/or any roadway, intersection or traffic signal in the 

vicinity of the SUBJECT CROSSING. 6. For the period 2008-present, complaints or concerns conveyed to FRA 

from any source relating to the SUBJECT CROSSING and/or any roadway, intersection or traffic signal in the 

vicinity of the SUBJECT CROSSING. 7. For the period 2008 to present, WRITINGS relating to any alterations or 

modifications to the SUBJECT CROSSING and/or to any roadway, intersection or traffic signal in the vicinity of 

the SUBJECT CROSSING. 8. WRITINGS relating to preemption at the SUBJECT CROSSING and/or any roadway, 

intersection or traffic signal in the vicinity of the SUBJECT CROSSING."

FFRA-22-

00035

12/2/2021 "Copies of the administrator's daily brief for every day between 1/2/21 and present day "

FFRA-22-

00036

12/6/2021 Seeking accident investigation report "Date of Incident: 2/5/2021 Location of Incident: N. US231 and Star 

Avenue, Panama City, FL 32404."
FFRA-22-

00037

12/7/2021 “Verification of...current status of Jonathan D. Swenson’s Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Conductor 

Certification.”

FFRA-22-

00038

12/8/2021 all information regarding the accident: (FRA Accident Number R000201350) that took place at the railroad 

crossing (Crossing ID: 155636P)(Coordinate: 41.5992, -87.2628) near Miller Station at Barr Subdivision in Gary, 

Indiana (Lake County) on November 16, 2021

FFRA-22-

00039

12/8/2021 All reports relating to the relocation of the existing facility including any reports related to alternative sites or 

locations for the passenger shelter; • All communications, emails, letters, or memoranda, whether to internal 

or to external parties, relating to the relocation of the Holdrege Station and negotiations for the lease; • All 

reports, studies, queries, or investigations undertaken to determine the feasibility of an alternative location to 

the current proposed location 100 feet east-southeast of the historic depot building in Holdrege, Nebraska; and 

• Any and all documents relating to the construction of the passenger shelter.

FFRA-22-

00040

12/8/2021 We request updated records including general construction permits for stormwater discharge, any 404 permits, 

documentation regarding coordination with the State Historic Society under section 106 of the NHPA, right of 

entry/removal agreements, easement vacations, documents related to hazardous wastes, and construction 

permits from Salt Lake City and Salt Lake county.

FFRA-22-

00041

12/8/2021 RE:Date of Accident: 05/12/2020 Location of Accident: Pavonia Yard, Camden, Camden County, New Jersey 

08105, as part of the Camden Beltline Runaround Dear Sir/Madam: In connection with personal injuries 

sustained in a work-related train accident which occurred on May 12, 2020, at the tracks located at or near the 

Pavonia Yard, Camden, Camden County, New Jersey 08105, as part of the Camden Beltline Runaround near the 

Camden Iron & Metal facility. Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, please allow this letter to serve as a 

request for a copy of your complete file and all reports regarding the above-referenced incident. This request 

includes all documents in the possession of the FRA Headquarters, all FRA Regional Offices, and all FRA Field 

Officers. This request specifically includes the following: • FRA Headquarters-Level Railroad Accident 

Investigation Reports; • FRA Regional Office-Level Railroad Accident Investigation Reports; • FRA Field OfficeLevel Railroad Accident Investigation Reports; • Root Cause Analysis Reports; • Annual Accident/Incident 

Bulletins; • Coding and Reporting of Injuries; • Annual FRA Guide for preparing Accident/Incident Reports; • 

Risk assessments and hazard analysis conducted for the location in question; and • Any other documents in the 

possession of the FRA which relate to the incident of May 12, 2020, including all photographs, witness 

statements (transcribed or recorded), notes of investigation, findings, and/or citations/penalties issued.

FFRA-22-

00042

12/9/2021 Requester is seeking: Fran looking for accident report 10/2/21 230am Austin TX Bowie and W. 3rd Wesley Rust 

1/24/93
FFRA-22-

00043

12/9/2021 I am writing this on behalf of Ferrocarril Internacional del Norte (FIN) as a request for the study realized by the 

FRA regarding a Passenger Rail titled “Texas – Oklahoma Passenger Rail Study” completed on 2017 in 

cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation. It would be of outmost interest for us if you would 

be so kind to share said study, as well as the “Dallas – Houston High Speed Rail Project” and any related 

information/study regarding a Passenger rail to the border with México and any kind of connection towards the 

cities of Nuevo Laredo or Monterrey.

FFRA-22-

00044

12/9/2021 "I am researching the impacts that railroads have within the City of Pittsburgh and the policies railroad 

companies have in place pertaining to accidents on lines. Specifically, I am interested in learning about the 

Station Square Derailment, which happened on August 5, 2018 in Pittsburgh. In particular, I am interested in 

receiving documents pertaining to the safety procedures Sherry Rail Services took with its double-stack 

intermodal trains prior to that accident, and whether they have updated their policies since. Also, I am 

interested in receiving documents related to the FRA and DOT reports and findings on this incident."

FFRA-22-

00045

12/10/2021 The purpose of this request is to obtain copies of certain specific documents and records, including all 

electronic documents and communications, (collectively “Records”) in the possession, custody, or control of 

the Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”) with regard to the LNG by Rail Rule (PHMSA-2018-0025 (HM-264)). 

The scope of this FOIA request is narrow. It includes Records either prepared by the Pipeline and Hazardous 

Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”), or by the FRA, or by their representatives or consultants, or 

Records prepared by third parties and submitted to the FRA or PHMSA during the limited period of time from 

September 2, 2021 through December 10, 2021 which supplement, respond to or are a part of the ongoing 

studies identified in PHMSA’s October 2019 Preliminary Regulatory Impact Analysis (“PRIA”) for the LNG by Rail 

Rule (PRIA No RIN 2137-AF40). The PRIA sets out a detailed description of ongoing studies conducted by either 

PHMSA or the FRA. This FOIA request is for Records that concern one or more of the following: 1. The FRA fullscale pool fire test of a new ISO LNG filled tank to be conducted during the first quarter of FY2020; 2. The FRA 

full-scale tank car impact test and analysis concerning two DOT 113 tanks. This test was to conclude in May 

2020 and was conducted for the purpose of evaluating the performance and crashworthiness of DOT 113 

specification tank cars; Freedom of Information Officer December 10, 2021 Page 2 3. The FRA safety research 

LNG tender crashworthiness assessment that was expected to be concluded in December 2020. This project 

was to be a modeling exercise intended to analyze the performance of an ISO tank (“LNG tender”) in the 

context of several different accident scenarios: head impact, shell impact, bottom impact and top impact; 4. 

The FRA full-scale LNG tender rail highway crossing impact test. The project began in 2016 and was expected to 

conclude in December 2020. The purpose of the test was to evaluate the survivability of valves and valve 

housing on an LNG tender constructed per the AAR proposed standards in a rail crash crossing incident scenario 

as prescribed on the AAR M-1004 standard; and 5. The FRA project commenced in the fall of 2019 that was 

conducted for the purpose of evaluating the risk of unit trains as compared to regular merchandize trains 
transporting hazardous materials, including LNG. (Date Range for Record Search: From 9/2/2021 To 

12/10/2021)

FFRA-22-

00046

12/10/2021 copies of: 1. All audio recordings, tapes, and video recordings related to the 6/24/2021 collision, to include but 

not limited to, video footage from the train. 2. All black box downloads related to the 6/24/2021 collision. 3. All 

photographs related to the 6/24/2021 collision. 4. All log(s) records, reports, and investigation notes/reports 

related to the 6/24/2021 collision. 5. All statements made by the operator of the Amtrak train 6. All statements 

from Amtrak employees regarding the 6/24/2021 collision. 7. All statements from CSX employees regarding the 

6/24/2021 collision. 8. All statements from witnesses and individuals with knowledge of the 6/24/2021 

collision. 9. All documents related to the Federal Railroad Administration's investigation of the 6/24/2021 

collision. 10. All reports related to collisions or injuries that occurred at Outpost Road and Rockahock Road in 

New Kent County, VA from 1/1/2011 -present. 11. All documents related to repairs and/or modifications made 

to the crossing at Outpost Road and Rockahock Road in New Kent County, VA from 1/1/2011-present. 12. All 

documents related to studies and/or evaluations regarding the safety of the crossing at Outpost Road and 

Rockahock Road in New Kent County, VA from 1/1/2011 -present. 13. All documents related to complaints 

regarding the crossing at Outpost Road and Rockahock Road in New Kent County, VA from 1/1/2011 - present. 

14. All documents related to studies regarding the design of the crossing at Outpost Road and Rockahock Road 

in New Kent County, VA from 1/1/2011 - present. 15. All documents related to changes made to the crossing at 

Outpost Road and Rockahock Road in New Kent County, VA from 1/1/2011 -present. 16. All documents related 
to studies regarding changes to the crossing at Outpost Road and Rockahock Road in New Kent County, VA 

from 1/1/2011-present.

FFRA-22-

00047

12/13/2021 request for the complete crossing file of the and any and all documents for the at-grade crossing commonly 

known as South Wood Street, in the City of Harvey, Illinois, at its intersection with the railroad tracks of CSX 

Transportation, Inc., inventoried as DOR/AAR crossing # 163376U, including, but not limited to, all studies, 

photos, agreements, petitions, orders, closure, or other documents, prints or memoranda regarding the subject 

crossing.

FFRA-22-

00048

12/13/2021 I request accessto and copies of repair expense reports for railroads in Illinois in the year 2020. (Date Range for 

Record Search: From 1/1/2020 To 12/31/2020)

FFRA-22-

00049

12/13/2021 I am seeking records of the past three years of construction done on railroad crossings in Arkansas. From 2019, 

2020, and 2021. I am looking for where the railroad crossing is, what construction was needed and when the 

construction was done. Either all of Arkansas, or white county in Arkansas.
FFRA-22-

00050

12/13/2021 Request for; 1. All audio recordings, tapes, and video recordings related to the 3/11/2021 collision, to include 

but not limited to, video footage from the train. 2. All black box downloads related to the 3/11/2021 collision. 

3. All photographs related to the 3/11/2021 collision. 4. All log(s) records, reports, and investigation 

notes/reports related to the 3/11/2021 collision. 5. All statements made by the operator of the CSX train. 6. All 

statements from CSX employees regarding the 3/11/2021 collision. 7. All statements from witnesses and 

individuals with knowledge of the 3/11/2021 collision. 8. All documents related to findings of the Federal 

Railroad Administration related to the. 3/11/2021 collision. 9. All documents related to the Federal Railroad 

Administration's investigation of the 3/11/2021 collision. 10. All reports related to collisions or injuries that 

occurred at Rockahock Road, 860 feet west of Outpost Road, in New Kent County, VA from 1/1/2011 -present. 

11. All documents related to repairs and/or modifications made to the crossing at Rockahock Road, 860 feet 

west of Outpost Road, in New Kent County, VA from 1/1/2011 - present. 12. All documents related to studies 

and/or evaluations regarding the safety of the crossing at Rockahock Road, 860 feet west of Outpost Road, in 

New Kent County, VA from 1/1/2011 - present. 13. All documents related to complaints regarding the crossing 

at Rockahock Road, 860 feet west of Outpost Road, in New Kent County, VA from 1/1/2011 - present. 14. All 

documents related to studies regarding the design of the crossing at Rockahock Road, 860 feet west of Outpost 

Road, in New Kent County, VA from 1/1/2011 - present. 15. All documents related to changes made to the 

crossing at Rockahock Road, 860 feet west of Outpost Road, in New Kent County, VA from 1/1/2011 - present. 

16. All documents related to studies regarding changes to the crossing at Rockahock Road, 860 feet west of 

Outpost Road, in New Kent County, VA from 1/1/2011 -present.

FFRA-22-

00051

12/13/2021 request for; • All reports, diagrams, videos, photographs, audio recordings, dispatch calls, witness statements, 

notes, and other documents and/or communications relating to the Incident; • All documents and 

communications relating to any other collisions between trains and passenger vehicles at the railroad grade 

crossing at South Windsor Street and Hillside Lane; • Records of all maintenance, if any, that has been 

performed at or around the railroad grade crossing at South Windsor Street and Hillside Lane including any and 

all maintenance, cutting, trimming, removal, etc., of any trees, plants, vegetation and/or structures within 250 

yards of the railroad grade crossing at South Windsor Street and Hillside Lane; • All records and/or other 

documentation relating to the signage at or around the railroad grade crossing at South Windsor Street and 

Hillside Lane, including but not limited to: (1) when such signs were erected or installed; (2) at whose request 

the signs were erected or installed; (3) the federal, state and/or local Agency erecting or installing said signage; 

(4) the federal, state and/or local Agency paying for the erection or installation of said signage; (5) the original 

source of the funds, which paid for the erection or installation of said signage be it a federal, state or local 

agency; (6) the identity of the federal, state or local Agency responsible for maintaining said signage; and, (7) 

any changes, updates, and/or maintenance to the signage; and, • All records showing who owns the railroad 

track on which the Amtrak train involved in the Incident was operating at the time of the Incident, as well as 
who owns the railroad track at the railroad grade crossing at South Windsor Street and Hillside Lane and the 

right of way on which said tracks are installed.

FFRA-22-

00052

12/14/2021 for a copy of any and all information to include but not limited to, recordings, incident reports, or any other 

information pertaining to the following train versus car collision incident: 1. Incident date: 10/03/2021 from 

22:20 to 05:58 (24hr. clock) 2. Incident location: NAD Rd/Hwy 78, North Charleston, South Carolina 29418 4. 

CSX took over the investigation of the collision This request includes all information regarding this individual, 

whether as complainant, witness, victim, or suspect/defendant in any incident in your jurisdiction since January 

1, 2020.

FFRA-22-

00053

12/17/2021 We are seeking accident reports, interview notes, investigation notes, or other documents in your possession 

related to death, which occurred on August 11, 2021 at approximately 10 a.m. on BNSF’s Hettinger Subdivision 

near Mile Post 1039.76 in the State of Montana. The death occurred in Fallon County, Montana, between 

Plevna, Montana and Baker, Montana. 

FFRA-22-

00054

12/21/2021 2021 copy of the following items be provided to me in regard to the incident identified below: Date of 

Incident.: 7/8/2021 Incident Location: 8989 Market St. Houston, Harris County Tx, Intersection DOT No.: 

450463N Approximate Time: 9:28 P.M 1. The complete file and investigation report relating to the above 

referenced incident; 2. Any written witness statements; 3. Any recorded interviews, including interviews 

recorded by body camera; 4. Any photographs; 5. Any body camera recording; and 6. Any police reports or 

incident reports. 7. Any documentation regarding any reportable incidents from January 1, 2011 to the present 

at the Union Pacific railroad track located near the 8989 Market St. Houston, Harris County Tx.
FFRA-22-

00055

12/22/2021 RE: FOIA request related to railroad crossing DOT# 393628C on 4g3nt Ave., near Big Stone City, in Grant County, 

South Dakota, and statewide railroad crossing projects in the State of South Dakota Dear Sir or Madam: This is a 

request under the Freedom oflnformation Act ("FOIA"), 5 U.S.C. § 552. I request that a copy of the following 

documents or documents containing the following information be provided to me: (1). All documents regarding 

or related to federally funded projects pertaining to passive or active warning installations, including advanced 

warning signs, pavement markings including any stop lines that may be painted, crossbucks, stop and/or yield 

signs, flashing lights, cantilevers, gates, or any other warnings given to motorists approaching the vicinity of 

crossing DOT# 393628C on 483?? Ave., near Big Stone City, in Grant County, South Dakota. (2). All documents 

regarding or related to federally funded projects pertaining to the installation of cross bucks at railroad grade 

crossings within Grant County, South Dakota. Please note that responsive documents could be included in a 

statewide project to install cross bucks at railroad grade crossings throughout the State of South Dakota. (3). All 

documents regarding or related to Project No. PS000S(213), a project whereby advanced warning signs, 

crossing signs, yield signs, posts and reflective strips may have been installed at DOT# 393628C on 483?? Ave., 

near Big Stone City, in Grant County, South Dakota. This request includes, but is not limited to, the federal 

highway aid project file for said project. Based on prior requests seeking similar information, I have come to 

understand that most, if not all, States had undertaken various federally funded cross buck projects in the 

1970s and 1980s under the Railway-Highway Crossing Program, also known as the Section 130 Program. Part of 

what I am looking for are documents evidencing whether such a project occurred within the State of South 

Dakota.

FFRA-22-

00056

12/23/2021 REQUEST FOR THE CRASH REPORT FROM THE FEBUARY 5,2021 TRAIN FATALITY THAT OCCURED IN BAY 

COUNTY FLORIDA AT AROUND 5:00 AM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME JUST NORTH OF THE STAR AVENUE AND 231 

RAILROAD CROSSING WITH THE BAY LINE RAILROAD STRICKING AND ALL RELATED MATERAL OR REPORTS

FFRA-22-

00057

12/27/2021 I’m following up a Jan. 3, 2020, Canadian Pacific derailment in LeClaire, Iowa. Please provide all documents, 

images and communications, including emails and texts regarding the incident, investigation and its causes. The 

online accident database provided a one-page summary for report number: 1001148695
FFRA-22-

00058

12/29/2021 I hereby request, pursuant to the rights granted by the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552), all public 

documents concerning Norfolk Southern Railway Company, Inc. This request includes the following items, with 

relevant time spans noted: 1. All documents and materials of any kind related to a collision involving this carrier 

that occurred on November 23, 2021, in Bibb County, Alabama. All-time Requests § 234.7 Accidents involving 

grade crossing signal failure. (a) Each railroad shall report to FRA every impact between on-track railroad 

equipment and an automobile, bus, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, farm vehicle, or pedestrian at a highway-rail 

grade crossing involving an activation failure. Notification shall be provided to the National Response Center 

within 24 hours of occurrence at (800) 424-0201. Complete reports shall thereafter be filed with FRA pursuant 

to § 234.9 of this part (activation failure report) and 49 CFR 225.11 (accident/ incident report). (b) Each 

telephone report must state the: (1) Name of the railroad; (2) Name, title, and telephone number of the 

individual making the report; (3) Time, date, and location of accident; (4) U. S. DOT-AAR Grade Crossing 

Identification Number; (5) Circumstances of the accident, including operating details of the grade crossing 

warning device; (6) Number of persons killed or injured, if any; (7) Maximum authorized train speed; and ed 

highway speed limit, if known.

FFRA-22-

00059

12/30/2021 for a copy of any/all of the following reports: FFY 3Q2019 FRA Quarterly Progress Report FFY 4Q2019 FRA 

Quarterly Progress Report, and FRA Final Performance Report for the following project: Knowledge Corridor 

"Restore Vermonter" Project State: MA Funding Source: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 

Awarded Funding: $72,800,000 REF: Agreement No. FR-HSR-0040-11-01-00

FFRA-22-

00060

1/3/2022 suant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), please supply my office with all documents, reports, photos, 

videos, emails, correspondence, etc... relating to the incident in Front Royal, Virginia on March 5, 2021, 

including but not limited to all documents regarding and/or correspondence with Norfolk Southern Railways 

Company, Donahue Brothers Inc., and/or Hulcher Services.
FFRA-22-

00061

1/3/2022 Request for a copy of any and all records from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2021 from the Department of 

Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration pertaining to a security clearance suitability investigation, 

facility access investigation, facility access, security clearance, investigation, and program records. Please 

include Special access programs (SAPs) and or program records, joint agency agreements held by Federal 

Aviation Administration, Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), private sector, Local, State, 

Federal, International, private partnerships, facilities, contractors, and contract records. I request expedited 

processing due to 1. Violations of Constitutional Rights, Due Process Rights. Outstanding criminal legal 

proceedings and damages sustained as a direct result of the illegal DOT, FAA, Government related programs. 

Unlawful incarcerations totaling over 1 year as a direct result. 2. Illegal DOT, FAA, Government related 

programs initiated on myself with no consent, by an unknown facility, and contractor January 1, 2016, to 

December 31, 2021, current ongoing with not limited to participating police local, county, state, volunteer fire, 

military, army personnel, public safety, equipment, highway administration, public works, private companies, 

dealers, aircrafts, and local area residents in high volume continue to engage in illegal acts directed towards me 

resembling an assembly linestyle CE (harassment, illegal surveillance, stalking, - including aircrafts daily 24 

hours a day, 7 days a week with supporting GPS, live media, public, state and private cameras, vehicle tag data, 

radar data) 3. Unrelated employment opportunities manipulated and destroyed. The illegal programs I remain a 

victim of in a forced situation are preventing me from returning to work. 4. Violations of Constitutional Rights 

by the Local Police, Maryland State Police including internal affairs surrounding the illegal investigations and 

programs.

FFRA-22-

00062

1/4/2022 Request for information regarding a workplace fatality that took place in Warren County, Front Royal, Virginia 

on March 5, 2021. If you believe this FOIA Request would be more appropriately addressed by another person 

or entity, please advise. For purposes of this FOIA Request, I am respectfully seeking to copy and/or inspect any 

and all of the following paper or electronic "documents": 1. Any and all notes related to your agency's 

investigation of the workplace fatality that took place in Front Royal, Virginia on March 5, 2021; 2. Any and all 

resulting draft and/or final reports related to your agency's investigation of the workplace fatality that took 

place in Front Royal, Virginia on March 5, 2021; 3. Any and all witness statements related to your agency's 

investigation of the workplace fatality that took place in Front Royal, Virginia on March 5, 2021; 4. Any and all 

pictures and/or videos taken or received during your agency's investigation of the workplace fatality that took 

place in Front Royal, Virginia on March 5, 2021; and, 5. Any and all citations issued as a result of your agency's 

investigation of the workplace fatality that took place in Front Royal, Virginia on March 5, 2021.

FFRA-22-

00063

1/7/2022 request for a copy of any and all investigations, investigation reports, findings and recommendations regarding 

an incident which occurred on or about 8/27/2017 in the State of West Virginia in which an employee of the 

Norfolk Southern Railroad named Franklin Salmons was allegedly injured while working on a ballast regulatory 

machine
FFRA-22-

00064

1/10/2022 documents, reports, photos, videos, emails, correspondence, etc... relating to letters sent by the Federal 

Railroad Administration and directed to Norfolk Southern Railway Company, regarding Norfolk Southern’s 

conductor certification program, which were sent on or about October 28, 2021 and September 9, 2021. At this 

time, we seek copies of the responsive records rather than an inspection.

FFRA-22-

00065

1/10/2022 Request for records concerning a train derailment that occurred in Nashville, Tennessee (Madison area) on 

Saturday March 20, 2021 at approximately 3AM CST. We believe the incident was reported to FRA by CSX 

under accident number 196621 on a report perhaps dated March 27, 2021. We are seeking all records in 

possession or custody of the Federal Railroad Administration concerning this derailment including any reports, 

amendments or supplements by CSX, any third party and/or any government entity that may have investigated 

the incident.

FFRA-22-

00066

1/11/2022 we are requesting a copy of U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration’s file related to 

Grade Crossing Number 093373E, to include any and all reports, correspondence, emails, diagrams, notices, 

inspection reports, recommendations, photographs, video, and all other materials that you may have on file.

FFRA-22-

00067

1/11/2022 Date of Accident: October 14, 2020 Accident Location: Railroad tracks at or near 2 Gandolfo Drive, Canaan, CT. 

copies of any and all documents, including but not limited to investigation reports, written and/or recorded 

statements, correspondence, violations, citations, photographs, written and/or recorded statements and any 

and all other related documents, pertaining to the above referenced incident, regardless of the media which it 

is stored.

FFRA-22-

00068

1/12/2022 Our firm is investigating the death, which occurred on December 16, 2021, in Dowagiac, Michigan. Pursuant to 

the Freedom of Information Act, I would appreciate receiving the crossing inventory, action plans, and 

engineering studies from 1996 to the present regarding the above-noted crossing.

FFRA-22-

00069

1/12/2022 for a copy of the Class of the Track that applies to the 20-mile segment of track between MP 471.0 and MP 

491.0, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 213, for the years between January 1, 2014 and January 10, 2022, and all FRA 

Track Inspection Reports that have been issued by FRA between those same dates that pertain to the same 

segment. The requested documents and information should include all communications with Delta Southern 

Railroad, Inc., including but not limited to notices of violations or proposed violations, along with any of FRA’s 

internal notes or memoranda regarding observed deficiencies in the track and responses submitted to FRA 

regarding Track Inspection Reports. (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2014 To 1/10/2022)

FFRA-22-

00070

1/13/2022 than January 1, 2022, collected by the FRA from the states participating in the FRA Rail State Safety 

Participation Program under 49 CFR Part 212. Please also provide the responsive records in digital, tabular 

form, such as in an .xlsx, .csv, or .txt file extension, or in its native format. Please do not export the data as a 

.pdf or .jpg file. I am also requesting a copy of any ID key FRA to define the field names listed in the respective 

database. (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2008 To 1/1/2022)
FFRA-22-

00071

1/13/2022 request for certified copies of your records related to the following accident: Complaint No. NTSB Accident No. 

RRD21LR016. Date of Accident: 9/22/2021 Date of Death: 9/22/2021 Employer: W.T Byler Company/Union 

Pacific Railway Company Location of Accident: Castroville, Texas Please be advised that our office is requesting 

a certified copy of the entire investigation file/accident report, including but not limited to, all correspondence, 

reports, notes, witness statements, photographs, citations issued and disposition of same

FFRA-22-

00072

1/13/2022 Request for an FRA report on an incident that took place on Norfolk Southern Rail lines on 9/29/21 at 1750 

Dutch Valley Rd, Clinton, TN 37716 between Lindsey Contractors, Inc & another construction company

FFRA-22-

00073

1/19/2022 Request for any and all documents, including, but not limited to, any and all records, reports, notices, 

investigations, inspections, statements, photographs, vidoes, permits, construction plans, engineering reports, 

correspondence, and/or emails from the last ten (10) years related to rail line(s) owned and/or operated by CSX 

Transportation in Humphreys County, Tennessee between the City of McEwen and City of Denver.

FFRA-22-

00074

1/19/2022 request for a copy of all surveillance as well as non-direct (audiovisual/in-person) surveillance of your life 

including; cell-phone, landline, email, instant messages, computer thumb drive, medical, religious, educational, 

financial, employment, business ideas, home, community interaction, travel and all other information as 

indicated in your request.

FFRA-22-

00076

1/20/2022 Any documents, policies, records, communications, e mails, text messages, phone records, interview notes, 

decision documents including EA correspondence and any other records permissible by law.

FFRA-22-

00077

1/20/2022 a complete copy of any and all records, including but not limited to 911 dispatch audio recordings, call for 

service, incident scene photos, investigation documents, witness statements, and any and all video footage 

related to the incident that occurred on 12/30/21 at the CSC Coal Facility in Curtis Bay when an explosion was 

sparked and resulted in a large fire.

FFRA-22-

00078

1/21/2022 any and all correspondence, records reflecting negotiations and meetings, and documents related to or arising 

in connection with Sierra Northern Railway (“Sierra”). Further, any and all correspondence, records reflecting 

negotiations and meetings, and documents related to or arising in connection with applications by Sierra for 

monetary grants pertinent to track, ties, bridges, and facilities improvements in Stanislaus County, including but 

not limited to upgrades for the 55-mile railroad branch between Standard, California and Riverbank, California 

(the “Project”) and all other information as indicated in the request. This request seeks all documents pertinent 

in the years 2011-2021.

FFRA-22-

00079

1/21/2022 all documents relating to Federal Aid Project No. F-RS-92-6 (1003), including but not limited to any documents 

showing the expenditure of federal funds for the project.

FFRA-22-

00080

1/24/2022 request for the most recent Quiet Zone Inspections in Angleton Texas, all finding of non-conformance, ad 

Letters/Reports issued to those responsible for addressing non-conformance.
FFRA-22-

00081

1/24/2022 request for a copy of the FRA’s Factual Accident Report prepared as a result of the Union Pacific Railroad 

Company employee fatality at or near Beaumont Texas on August 20, 2019, with all exhibits and/or 

attachments; a copy of the materials collected for and documents created by each FRA lead working group who 

reviewed any aspect of the employee fatality at or new Beaumont Texas on August 20, 2019, copies of any 

other inspections or reports prepared by the FRA related to the Union Pacific Railroad Company employee 

fatality at or near Beaumont Texas on August 20, 2019, all attachments, all citations, penalties assessed, or 

other documentation of findings of the FRA relating to compliance with any regulation in connection with 

accident, any safety advisory issued by the FRA related to the circumstances of the employee fatality at or near 

Beaumont Texas on August 20, 2019, all correspondence, including emails, between Union Pacific Railroad 

Company and any employee or representative of the FRA or DOT related to the employee fatality at or near 

Beaumont Texas August 20, 2019, and all other information and materials collected by the FRA while 

investigating the accident.

FFRA-22-

00082

1/25/2022 2022 for documents related to the accident resulting in death which occurred on or about 2/17/2020 in 

Auburndale, FL including any investigation concerning the accident. This includes but is not limited to 

documents concerning the AMTRAK Case #163150-0001 or CSX number 20020702, correspondence, 

memoranda, notes, recordings, videos, photos, whether in hardcopy or electronic form from 1/1/2018-

1/11/2022. (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2018 To 1/11/2022)

FFRA-22-

00083

1/26/2022 2022 for any and all reports, complaints, inspection reports, violations, warnings, memoranda, citations, 

interviews, statements, testing, measurements, notices, any and all photographs taken in your reply as it 

relates to the incident involving injury of Patriot Rail Employee, Benjamin Hudson that occurred on September 

20, 2017 in Maury County Tennessee.

FFRA-22-

00084

1/27/2022 2022 for a complete copy of the investigation and all records and photographs maintained for the incident that 

occurred on February 15, 2018 on the railroad crossing located on the Sperry High Track at or near Attica, New 

York.

FFRA-22-

00085

1/28/2022 request for: 1. Sublease, lease, concession agreement or other contract (and any amendment thereto) relating 

to Union Station located in Washington D.C., by and between Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation and any of the 

following parties: the United States Department of Transportation, Union Station Redevelopment Corporation, 

and/or Jones Lang LaSalle; and 2. Sublease, lease, concession agreement or other contract (and any 

amendment thereto) relating to Union Station located in Washington D.C., by and between Union Station 

Venture II and any of the following parties: the United States Department of Transportation, Union Station 

Redevelopment Corporation, and/or Jones Lang LaSalle.
FFRA-22-

00086

2/2/2022 a request under the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”). Expedited Processing1 is requested as the 

information is needed for Norfolk Southern Railway Company (“NSR”) to prepare for an upcoming hearing 

before the Surface Transportation Board (“Board”).2 Specifically, we are requesting copies of the following 

records: Based on limited publicly available information and limited information provided by National Railroad 

Passenger Corporation (CFDA 20.315), Baker & Miller PLLC (“B&M”) seeks on behalf of our client, NSR,a copy of 

the grant application and the related executed grant agreement submitted by National Railroad Passenger 

Corporation (CFDA 20.315) in response to Funding Opportunity Number FR-AMT-20-006 on grants.gov, which 

appears to have been submitted on September 21, 2020 (see Attachment A). The application sought 

approximately $250,852.00 in funding for a Funding Opportunity for which Amtrak was the only eligible funding 

entity. The Funding Opportunity Title was FY20 Amtrak Operations Simulation for Implementing Passenger Rail 

Service, New Orleans, LA to Mobile, AL.

FFRA-22-

00087

2/2/2022 request for: 1. Copy of any and all documents pertaining to the quiet zone at West Concord Station located at 

Commonwealth Avenue and Main Street, West Concord, Massachusetts (West Concord Station); 2. Copies of 

any and all communications with the Town of Concord regarding the West Concord Station; 3. Copies of any 

and all communications with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority regarding the West Concord 

Station; 4. Copies of documents pertaining to any and audits performed by the FRA of the West Concord 

Station 5. Any documentation pertaining to warning signals, signs, gates at DOT Crossing Inventory No. 

970904U at the West Concord Station. 6. Any documents pertaining to warning signals, signs, gates at the West 

Concord Station 7. Any and all documents pertaining to the establishment of DOT Crossing Inventory Nos. 

970958A and 970904U at the West Concord Station. 8. Any and all documents pertaining to any updates and/or 

physical changes to the West Concord Station and specifically, DOT Crossing Inventory No. 970904U from 

August 18, 2017 to the present. 9. Any and all documents that show what warning signals, signs, gates, and 

other warnings were required by the FRA at DOT Crossing Inventory No. 970904U on August 18, 2017.

FFRA-22-

00088

2/7/2022 request the following: • Any and all documents evidencing motorist, pedestrian, and/or bicyclist accidents at 

the Caltrain Broadway Grade Crossing in Burlingame, CA between February 2017 and the present date. • Any 

and all documents (including but not limited to incident reports, investigative reports, and logs) related to the 

August 17, 2021 collision at the Caltrain Broadway Grade Crossing in Burlingame, CA around 4:35 p.m. involving 

the NB#263 train (“Collision”).

FFRA-22-

00089

2/9/2022 I am requesting a email contact list in Excel Spreadsheet format for all FRA employees in the sates of IL, IN, OH 

& PA to be sent by email. I am willing to pay a fee of $50 for this request, should the be calculated to be higher 

please inform me.

FFRA-22-

00090

2/9/2022 We are hereby requesting a copy of any and all documents, of any kind, relating, in any way, to the following: 

Falsified brake tests and safety violations by Norfolk Southern in Birmingham, Alabama, which were reported to 

the Federal Railroad Administration By Jeremy White on, or about, June 4, 2020.
FFRA-22-

00091

2/10/2022 Please consider this a formal request for the following documents pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act: 

1. Copies of all certified payroll records submitted by Railworks Corporation for the 2020 Chicago South Shore 

& South Bend Railroad Rail Rehabilitation and Safety Improvement Project. 2. Wage determinations set for the 

2020 Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad Rail Rehabilitation and Safety Improvement Project.

FFRA-22-

00092

2/10/2022 for any and all documents of any kind relating in any way to a coupler defect found on PRSX 1080 on Norfolk 

Southern in Macon, Georgia, on, or shortly after, February 27, 2018.

FFRA-22-

00093

2/10/2022 for a copy of the Federal Railroad Administration’s entire files, including reports it rendered, regarding U.S. DOT 

Grade Crossing No. 009-382D and U.S. DOT Grade Crossing No. 009-377G located in Wichita, Sedgwick County, 

Kansas including, but not limited to, records, documents, e-mails, letter, agreements, or other communications 

to any person or entity regarding the grade crossings identified above, any safety improvement projects for 

those grade crossings, grade crossing control, maintenance, or inspection responsibilities, safety concerns for 

those grade crossings, in-service or out-of-service status of those grade crossings, safety improvements, or 

safety upgrades, either proposed, discussed or implemented in connection with the aforementioned grade 

crossings.

FFRA-22-

00094

2/10/2022 for copies of; 1. any accident or incident report produced by the Federal Railroad Administration, 2. any 

accident or incident report produced by any other department, agency, or other entity, 3. any citations issued 

by the Federal Railroad Administration; and 4. any citation or notice of investigation produced by any other 

department, agency, or other entity as it relates to the automobile and Norfolk Southern train collision on 

December 3, 2021 at the railroad crossing on North Elm Street near its intersection with Yarborough Street, in 

or near the city of Rome in Floyd County, Georgia. In addition to the above-described documents or records, I 

hereby request copies of the following documents or records produced by Federal Railroad Administration 

concerning prior collisions between a railway locomotive and motor vehicle at the railroad crossing on North 

Elm Street near its intersection with Yarbrough Street during the period from January 1, 2016, to the present. 

Please include the following documents or records: 1. any accident or incident reports; 2. any citations; and 3. 

any report or notice of investigation received from any other agency, department, or other entity concerning 

said crossing during the relevant period.

FFRA-22-

00095 

2/11/2022 In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), I am requesting the following documents: 1. Please 

produce a copy of all OSHA form 103, and any accompanying documents, filed by Union Railroad with the 

Federal Railroad Administration from 1972 to the present. 2. Please produce a copy of all claims, complaints, or 

other documents in which an individual claimed exposure to asbestos and/or suffered an asbestos-related 

disease while working for Union Railroad or while working on Union Railroads’ railways and/or in its facilities.
FFRA-22-

00096

2/14/2022 request the following information regarding the Ann Arbor Station Environmental Assessment according to 

National Environmental Protection Administration requirements: Draft version, Finding of No Significant Impact 

(FONSI), and Appendix A, Applicable to: Ann Arbor Station Environmental Assessment, provided to FRA, Lydia 

Kachadoorian Environmental Protection Specialist in October, 2019. Background: Funding for the 

Environmental Assessment was provided by the FRA for Preliminary Engineering and Environmental 

Documentation for the Ann Arbor Station project in Ann Arbor, Michigan under the High Speed Intercity 

Passenger Rail Grant Program funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), initiated in 

September 2011. The project was discontinued in August 2021.

FFRA-22-

00097

2/14/2022 Copy of any and all documents, of any kind relating, in any way to: Any inspections and/or visits by FRA 

investigators and/or FRA personnel at Norris Yard, Birmingham, Alabama, from October 1, 2019, to October 10, 

2019. (Date Range for Record Search: From 10/1/2019 To 10/10/2019)

FFRA-22-

00098

2/16/2022 Request for an accident report involving a pedestrian that was struck by Union Pacific West Line Train on 

August 1, 2021 at or around 11:00PM.

FFRA-22-

00103

2/17/2022 for the complete file including all investigative reports pertaining to Incident No. 156962 that occurred on 

December 30, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA.

FFRA-22-

00102

2/17/2022 for the complete file including all investigative reports pertaining to Incident No. 122124 that occurred on 

December 13, 2011 in Baltimore, MD.

FFRA-22-

00099

2/17/2022 Request for the complete file including all investigative reports pertaining to the following incident: (1) 

Complete file relating to Incident No. 149820 Date of Incident: October 2, 2017 Location: Montgomery County, 

PA

FFRA-22-

00100

2/17/2022 Request for the complete file including all investigative reports pertaining to the following incident: (1) 

Complete file relating to Incident No. 158501 Date of Incident: April 11, 2019 Location: Montgomery County, 

PA

FFRA-22-

00101

2/17/2022 for the complete file including all investigative reports pertaining to Incident No. 154045 that occurred on June 

30, 2018 in New York, NY.

FFRA-22-

00104

2/18/2022 for all documents which reference or refer to, or relate to form 57’s submitted to the Federal Railroad 

Administration for every incident occurring at the subject Railroad crossing from January 1, 2005 to September 

1, 2015 as it relates Case No.: BC656364 File No.: 503-1514, et al. vs. Con-Way Freight Inc., et al. LASC Case No.

FFRA-22-

00105

2/22/2022 request for records, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, is for all documents submitted to the Federal 

Railroad Administration by ENSCO, Inc., in response to FRA RFP 693JJ620R000001 – Transportation Technology 

as posted on May 18, 2020 and as subsequently amended on May 19, 2020 and June 19, 2020, including 1) 

proposals; 2) exhibits; 3) attachments; 4) addenda; 5) certifications, representations, and assurances; and 6) all 

other documents associated with ENSCO’s proposal submitted to FRA in response to FRA RFP 

693JJ620R000001.
FFRA-22-

00106

2/23/2022 Request for copies of any and all documents concerning, Any and all citations/violations/reports of the 

inspections for asbestos related issues with regard to Norfolk Southern Railroad from1972 to present, Any and 

all citations/violations/reports of inspections for asbestos related issues with regard to Norfolk & Western 

Railroad from 1972 to the present, and Any and all citations/violations/reports of inspections for asbestos 

related issues with regard to Southern Railroad from 1972 to the present.

FFRA-22-

00107

2/24/2022 complete findings and documents for investigation record pertaining to FRA / RRS-210602-007 NS HOS 

reporting at Sam Garner Road signed.pdf which was a letter dated 9/17/2021 (attached) for June 16, 2021 FRA 

investigation.

FFRA-22-

00108

2/24/2022 All documents arising out of or relating to the incident, including but not limited to: o all communications (emails, letters, SMS, text) o all witness interviews o all incident reports, including drafts o all documents 

exchanged between you and Union Pacific Railroad Company (or any of its agents) o all documents containing 

your findings resulting from your investigation. 2. All documents arising out of or relating to FRA’s investigation 

into the Incident, and the results thereof. This request may include, but is not limited to: o Photographs o 

Videos o Audio files o Field notes o Witness statements, including transcripts of recorded statements o Root 

cause analyses, latent cause analyses, preventability analyses, or similar analyses (performed by FRA or the 

subject investigated) o Reports, including drafts 3. All documents that provide the identity of the train 

conductor on duty aboard the train involved in the January 19, 2022, collision; 4. All documents exchanged 

between FRA and Union Pacific Railroad Company (or any of its agents) that arise out of or relate to the 

collision; 5. All policies and procedures of Union Pacific Railroad Company that arise out of or relate to 

operations on the day of the collision; 6. All citations, notices of violations, warning letters, notices of agency 

actions, notices of enforcement actions, reprimands, or similar documents issued by FRA that arise out of or 

relate to the collision in question to Union Pacific Railroad Company or or any contractor or subcontractor 

affiliated with DOT Crossing ID 447689W; and 7. All documents relating to Owner Controlled Insurance 

Programs (OCIP’s) or similar programs that arise out of or relate to the incident or operations on the day of the 

incident.

FFRA-22-

00109

2/25/2022 Request for certified copy of any reports or inspection records generated as a result of an incident that 

occurred on January 27, 2020, at DOT Crossing No. 009382D in Wichita, Kansas. Communications between 

Spirit AeroSystems and the FRA regarding Spirit AeroSystems K-15 Grade Crossing DOT# 009382D. All 

inspection records of DOT Crossing No. 009382D in Wichita, Kansas from 2010 to the present.

FFRA-22-

00110

2/25/2022 request for the following materials regarding the railroad crossing collision that occurred on February 2, 2022, 

at the crossing at County Road 252 near Sidon, Mississippi, and involving a National Railroad Passenger 

Corporation train: 1. Any accident reports related to the subject collision; 2. Any photographs related to the 

subject collision; 3. Any witness statements related to the subject collision; 4. The names and addresses of all 

individuals with knowledge of the subject collision; 5. All other documents of any kind related to the subject 
collision or the Federal Railroad Administration’s investigation into the subject collision; 6. All reports related to 

railroad crossing collisions involving National Railroad Passenger Corporation in the past 7 years;

FFRA-22-

00111

2/28/2022 Request for security clearance suitability investigation records, facility access investigation records, public 

safety program records, public engagement program records, police and emergency personnel program 

records, investigation records, program records. Please include contract numbers, solicitations, and 

organizations utilizing contracts or FRA, Amtrak Facilities to conduct the illegal programs on me January 1, 

2016-Feburary 26, 2022.

FFRA-22-

00112

3/1/2022 request for all incident report, all field notes, witness statements, memoranda, correspondence, photographs, 

videos, including but not limited to camera video and dash camera video, reports, tests, test results and any 

other documents generated or produced in connection with your investigation of the subject accident.

FFRA-22-

00113

3/1/2022 request for a copy of the entire investigative file, including, but not limited to, a copy of any diagrams, accident 

reconstruction information, interviews, train & rail inspections, etc. Additionally, we would like the complete 

file of any other accident or near miss which has occurred on this crossing within the past ten (10) years

FFRA-22-

00114

3/2/2022 request for materials regarding and incident that occurred on February 2, 2022 at the railroad crossing located 

at the intersection of County Road 252 and tracks owned by Illinois Central Railroad Company near Sidon, 

Mississippi: 1. Accident reports related to collisions at the subject crossing; 2. Any documents related to the 

design, maintenance or repair of the subject crossing; 3. Any documents related modifications to the subject 

crossing; 4. Any documents related to planned improvements or modifications to the subject crossing; 5. Any 

documents concerning federal funding allocated to the design, maintenance, or repair of the subject crossing; 

6. Any documents related to signage, traffic control devices, lights or other warnings at the subject crossing.

FFRA-22-

00115

3/4/2022 Request for FRA report on an incident that took place on Norfolk Southern Rail lines on 9/29/21 at Mile Post 

30.8D with the connected address of 1750 Dutch Valley Rd, Clinton TN 37716, it involved our company Lindsey 

Contractors, Inc.

FFRA-22-

00116

3/8/2022 for a List of common freight railroads and contractors who have submitted 49 CFR 243.101 plan to FRA List of 

entity that is providing training/programs required by 49 CFR 243.107 to the above-mentioned railroads 

(training developed internally? or contracted with outside organization?) formatted in a spreadsheet: emailed 

to me or printed in columns and rows on paper or on a compact disk. From 2021 to present.

FFRA-22-

00117

3/8/2022 2022 for Any and all records, including but not limited to, police reports, railroad investigations, photos, videos, 

imagery, GPS data, telemetry data, speed data, Blackbox data/recordings, other reports, other investigations, 

witness statements, or any other documentation relating to a train accident that occurred on December 4, 
2021 near the railroad tracks at the above location (Union Pacific Railroad Crossing at N Winfree St. near E. 

Clayton St., Dayton, Texas 77535).

FFRA-22-

00118

3/9/2022 1. Copies of the FRA’s investigations and/or reports related to the track, operations, equipment, and hazardous 

materials release. 2. Copies of any photographs in the FRA’s possession of the accident, accident scene, track, 

or equipment. 3. Copies of any documents used or referred to by the FRA in their inspections and investigation 

of the track, equipment, operations, and hazardous material release. 4. Copies of any correspondence between 

the railroad or industry and the FRA. 5. Copies in the possession of the FRA of the locomotive event recorder 

data for the UP train involved in this accident. As it relates to an accident on October 27, 2021 at approximately 

2:30 PM, in Martin County, Minnesota near the city of Fairmont, on or near the Union Pacific Railroad’s tracks 

at MP 79.0 on the Twin Cities Division. The accident and subsequent release of ethanol was reported by the 

Union Pacific Railroad in their accident report 1021GL037. The FRA inspected railroad track as a result of the 

accident on October 28, 2021.

FFRA-22-

00119

3/10/2022 I am requesting that the Federal Railroad Administration ("FRA") provide our office with all available 

information / documentation relating to the following: 1. All Factual Investigation Reports, FRA HeadquartersLevel Railroad Accident Investigations, and any other investigations conducted by FRA relating to this incident; 

2. All communications between FRA and ACIPCO relating to this incident; 3. All communications between FRA 

and any other entity or federal, state, or local agency (to include law enforcement agencies) relating to this 

incident; 4. All investigations and, if applicable, civil penalties, fines, warnings, or other assessments issued by 

FRA as result of this incident; 5. All photographs, aerial views, or satellite images relating to this incident; 6. All 

Factual Investigation Reports, FRA Headquarters-Level Railroad Accident Investigations, and any other 

investigations conducted by FRA relating to other incidents that have occurred on the tracks leading to or from 

ACIPCO and that involved trains derailing or resulted in injury or death to anyone during the 5-year period 

immediately preceding this incident; 7. All communications between FRA and ACIPCO relating to other 

incidents that have occurred on the tracks leading to or from ACIPCO and that involved trains derailing or 

resulted in injury or death to anyone during the 5-year period immediately preceding this incident; 8. All 

communications between FRA and any other entity or federal, state, or local agency (to include law 

enforcement agencies) relating to other incidents that have occurred on the tracks leading to or from ACIPCO 

and that involved trains derailing or resulted in injury or death to anyone during the 5-year period immediately 

preceding this incident; 9. All investigations and, if applicable, civil penalties, fines, warnings, or other 

assessments by FRA relating to other incidents that have occurred on the tracks leading to or from ACIPCO and 

that involved trains derailing or resulted in injury or death to anyone during the 5-year period immediately 

preceding this incident; 10. All photographs, aerial views, or satellite images of the location of the incident, as 
identified in the attached Field Report, taken either within 5- year period immediately preceding this incident 

or as a result of this incident; 11. All inspections of any of the tracks located at or near the location of this 

incident, either in the five-year period immediately preceding this incident or as a result of this incident; 12. All 

inspections of either of the engines identified in the Field Report attached hereto, either in the five-year period 

immediately preceding this incident or as a result of this incident; 13. Any diagrams that identify the location of 

switch #11, as referenced in the December 29, 2021, letter from OSHA attached hereto; and 14. One more 

documents that identify the owner or owners of the railroad/ track where this incident occurred.

FFRA-22-

00120

3/11/2022 request, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552), the following materials regarding the 

railroad crossing collision that occurred on February 12, 2022, at the crossing at Parkside Place in Jackson, 

Mississippi: 1. Any accident reports related to the subject collision; 2. Any photographs related to the subject 

collision; 3. Any witness statements related to the subject collision; 4. The names and addresses of all 

individuals with knowledge of the subject collision; 5. All other documents of any kind related to the subject 

collision or the Federal Railroad Administration’s investigation into the subject collision; 6. All reports related to 

railroad crossing collisions involving The Kansas City Southern Railway Company in the past 7 years; 7. Any 

accident reports related to collisions at the subject crossing; 8. Any documents related to the design, 

maintenance or repair of the subject crossing; 9. Any documents related modifications to the subject crossing; 

10. Any documents related to planned improvements or modifications to the subject crossing; 11. Any 

documents concerning federal funding allocated to the design, maintenance, or repair of the subject crossing; 

12. Any documents related to signage, traffic control devices, lights, or other warnings at the subject crossing;
FFRA-22-

00121

3/11/2022 request for all documents, reports, photos, videos, emails, correspondence, etc... relating to a derailment in 

Wyandotte County, Kansas involving BNSF Railway Company on June 8, 2020 (FRA Accident ID: KS-0620-107), 

including but not limited to all derailment reports, derailment investigation, investigative reports, and 

documents regarding and/or correspondence with BNSF Railway Company. At this time, we seek copies of the 

responsive records rather than an inspection. As of now, the maximum payment for search and review of 

records we are willing to pay is $300.00. Should the amount be higher pursuant to the rates specified in 49 

C.F.R. § 7.42, please notify us and we will determine if we should appropriate more funds for the FOIA request. 

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions, and thank you for your time and effort.

FFRA-22-

00122

3/15/2022 for both the Railroad supplied Accident/Incident Report and the Federal Railroad Administration Report for the 

fatal incident that occurred on November 10, 2021 at the railroad crossing near 2674 Collier Road, Forsyth, 

Georgia 31029 involving (1) a Norfolk Southern train; and (2) a Ford Flex.

FFRA-22-

00123

3/16/2022 Request for Communications between National Railroad Passenger Corporation (“Amtrak”) and the Federal 

Railroad Administration on the rehabilitation (repair) of the East River Tunnel, for the time period of June 1, 

2016 to May 28, 2021, concerning: 1. tunnel bench walls (also spelled as “benchwalls”) 2. replacement of 

ballasted trackbed with a direct fixation track system and track drainage system 3. engineering and design plans 

for 1 and 2 above, including any conceptual engineering plans 4. damage to and/or condition of tunnel bench 

walls and ballasted trackbed on or before Oct. 29, 2012 (Hurricane Sandy). (Date Range for Record Search: 

From 6/1/2016 To 5/28/2021)

FFRA-22-

00125

3/16/2022 1. Copies of communications (print [i.e. letters sent via USPS] and digital [i.e. emails]) from Ann Arbor Assistant 

City Administrator John Fournier [jfournier@a2gov.org] received by FRA employees between August 2021 and 

March 2022. 2. Copies of communications (print [i.e. letters sent via USPS] and digital [i.e. emails])sent to Ann 

Arbor Assistant City Administrator John Fournier sent by FRA employees between August 2021 and March 

2022. 3. Emails from any a2.gov email address received by FRA employees between August 2021 and March 

2022. (Date Range for Record Search: From 8/1/2021 To 3/1/2022)

FFRA-22-

00126

3/16/2022 Employer BNSF Railway Company Date of Injury: 12/03/2021 Location: At or near Milepost 172.3 and/or Pacific 

Junction, IA request all Federal Railroad Administration records regarding the above-referenced incident. On 

December 3, 2021, employee suffered traumatic injuries to his right shoulder, head, and face while in the 

course of his employment with BNSF Railway company at or near Pacific Junction, Iowa. Please provide any and 

all records and/or media of any kind kept in regard to the above-specified incident or any other incident 

including reports of injury, weather conditions, weather advisories, work advisories, investigations, 

photographs, videos, audio recordings, transcriptions, and/or any other Federal Railroad Administration actions 

or observations.
FFRA-22-

00128

3/21/2022 2022 for records on Federal projects, fundings, approvals, environmental studies, etc. in the Kentucky portion 

of the Louisville to Nashville rail corridor since 2005. All Kentucky railroad crossing closures, elevated crossings, 

grade separations, etc. in the Louisville to Nashville rail corridor completed since 2005 are to be identified. The 

records are to include all the annual Kentucky Railway-Highway Crossings Reports from Fiscal Year 2006 to the 

present. The records are to include where the Federal Highway Administration has approved grade separations 

that provided for future tracks as allowed by 23 C.F.R. § 646.212(a)(2). Also include any other supporting 

documents. Identify the source of all documents.

FFRA-22-

00129

3/22/2022 request the complete categorical exclusion submission to the Federal Railway Administration by the Mendocino 

Railway in connection with a federal Build America loan guarantee application. The submission received 

concurrence by the Approving Official on 2022.02.01 . Included in this request are all maps, drawings, diagrams, 

photographs, correspondance.

FFRA-22-

00130

3/24/2022 request copies of any and all railroad accident/incident reports including but not limited to investigation 

reports, statements, photos, videos, audio recordings, surveillance or security records, measurements, 

correspondence or other electronically stored information pertaining to a collision, involving operation of 

railroad on-track equipment, that occurred on May 2, 2019, at or near the intersection of County Road 3451 

and Hwy 79 in Jewett, Leon County, Texas involving my client while he was in the course and scope of his 

employment with Union Pacific Railroad Company.

FFRA-22-

00131

3/24/2022 Any/all records pertaining to an incident that took place at the above-referenced address: DOI: 2/8/2021 LOI: 

BNSF 1100 S. Garfield St, Amarillo, TX. While working at the BNSF facility in Amarillo, TX. On the DOI, this device 

broke, causing the person being lifted to fall on the injured Party. The supervisor, witnessed the incident.

FFRA-22-

00132

3/24/2022 A copy of the Federal Railroad Administration’s entire file, including inspections of the railroad grade crossing; 

contact with Spirit Aerosystems, Inc. concerning the railroad grade crossing; contact with Spirit Aerosystems, 

Inc. and/or BNSF Railway Company regarding the service and use of the tracks on the railroad grade crossing; 

and the operation of the signal devices for the railroad grade crossing, DOT No. 009382D, located at Southeast 

Boulevard/K-15 and approximately Clifton Road in Wichita, Kansas.

FFRA-22-

00133

3/28/2022 request a copy of the following document: The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad’s application to the 

Department of Transportation Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant program 

for the grant that was awarded on or about September 21, 2020.
FFRA-22-

00134

3/30/2022 request for complete investigation file of the Federal Railroad Administration with regard to a vehicular/train 

accident which occurred at a grade crossing inventoried as AAR/DOT # 283177X on March 9, 2022 at 

approximately 0200 (am) on Halsted Avenue near 155th Street in Thornton Township, Cook County, in or near 

Harvey, Illinois, involving fatal injuries, including but not limited to any and all documents or memoranda, 

statements, accident or incident reports, supplemental reports, autopsy reports, toxicology reports, 

photographs, videos, portrayals, interview notes, correspondence, memos, emails, diagrams, sketches, data 

from crossing or train equipment, records obtained, and any and all documents reflecting or indicating any data 

collected, observations made, testing performed, measurements taken, identity of witnesses, and/or 

conclusions, opinions or summary of investigative facts including as to the occurrence itself or to the cause of 

the accident. I am willing to pay fees.

FFRA-22-

00135

3/30/2022 request for any and all reports, including photos, videos, recordings and/or electronic data related to the 

incident of a chemical spill from Hazmat Tanker #TCIX 16029 that occurred on August 25, 2021 at around 5:00 

a.m. at the Union Pacific Railroad southern yard in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. 

FFRA-22-

00136

3/31/2022 am requesting any documents or data or reports you may have regarding general public reports filed with the 

FRA blocked crossing incident reporter webpage including date time and duration for the one year period 

beginning March 15, 2021 and ending March 15, 2022 for the following railroad crossing : CROSSING ID 

283180F RAILROAD CSX STREET W 162ND STREET CITY SOUTH HOLLAND STATE IL (Date Range for Record 

Search: From 3/15/2021 To 3/15/2022)

FFRA-22-

00137

4/5/2022 Request for an inspection that was done at Amtrak’s Lorton Yard in Lorton, Virginia on October 4th, 2021

FFRA-22-

00138

4/5/2022 Any analysis or similar type of document discussing how a cloth mask would protect against COVID-19. This 

should include health, legal, economic, regulatory, or other analysis or peer-reviewed studies prepared by or 

sent to officials and staff identified below. Any calendar items, emails with attachments, meeting memos, 

briefing documents, presentations for meetings, and other records discussing or pertaining to the analyses 

under the previous paragraph and received by or sent by the officials and staff identified below

FFRA-22-

00139

4/7/2022 am requesting a digital copy of the Department of Transportation: Federal Railroad Administration's current 

employee data records. The information requested is first name, last name, date entered on duty, facility 

name, facility street address, facility city, facility state, and facility zip code. Optional records requested would 

include occupation title, grade level, and annual or hourly salary rate.

FFRA-22-

00140

4/7/2022 Grant Agreement and any amendments for the grant issued in 2017 and/or 2018 to Salt Lake Garfield & 

Western (SLGW) for the project titled Northwest Quadrant Freight Mobility Project
FFRA-22-

00141

4/8/2022 Any accident reports pertaining to the fatality of Tonya R. Rader on or about May 17 2021 in Greensfork, 

Indiana at railroad crossing number 527889C. Any investigative materials produced, generated, or received by 

the Federal Railroad Administration pertaining to the fatality on or about May 17, 2021 in Greensfork, Indiana 

at railroad crossing number 527889C. Documentation of any and all civil penalties issued by the Federal 

Railroad Administration to Norfolk Southern as the same pertain to railroad crossing number 527889C located 

in Greensfork, Indiana.

FFRA-22-

00142

4/13/2022 accident reports (ever) at the rail crossing on Progress Rd (DOT#911573Y).

FFRA-22-

00143

4/13/2022 Communication of any type to and from the FRA including meeting notes of Union Pacific staffing and/or hours 

of service issues due to, stemming from, and/or around and concerning COVID-19 regarding Train Dispatchers 

(or Control Operators), Engineers, Conductors, and Trainmen. from July 2020 to January 2022 (Date Range for 

Record Search: From 7/20/2020 To 1/31/2022)
22-0030-

APPL

4/15/2022 This is an appeal under the Freedom of Information Act. On December 10, 2021, we submitted a Freedom of 

Information Act (FOIA) request to the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA's) FOIA Office seeking records 

related to certain studies identified in the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration‘s (PHMSA’s) 

October 2019 Preliminary Regulatory Impact Analysis (PRIA) for the LNG by Rail Rule (PRIA No RIN 2137-AF40) 

(the FOIA Request). A copy of the FOIA Request is attached as Attachment 1. Specifically, this focused and 

narrow FOIA Request sought records either prepared by the FRA, or by PHMSA) , or by their representatives or 

consultants, or records prepared by third parties and submitted to the FRA during the limited period of time 

from September 2, 2021 through December 10, 2021, which supplement, respond to or are a part of the 

studies identified in the aforementioned FOIA Request. In response to our FOIA Request, on December 10, 

2021, we received a letter from Syreeta Jackson confirming that the FRA received the FOIA Request on 

December 10, 2021 (Attachment 2). In this letter Ms. Jackson did not provide an anticipated date of response. 

Rather, Ms. Jackson’s letter advised that the FRA was experiencing a high volume of FOIA requests and that our 

".... request will be addressed in the order it was received.” On January 27, 2022, our office sent a follow-up email to the FRA inquiring about the status of the December 10, 2021, FOIA Request. That same day we received 

a response back from the FRA (Attachment 3) repeating the assertion that the FRA was experiencing a high 

volume of requests and that our ".... request will be addressed in the order it was received.” Once again, no 

anticipated date of response was provided. Furthers attempts were made by our office to follow-up on the 

status of this request on March 2, 2022, (Attachment 4) and March 29. 2022 (Attachment 5). As of the date of 

this letter, we have received no further communication from the FRA. We understand that under 49 C.F.R. § 

7.34(c) the FRA may assert that exceptional circumstances warrant a delayed response to a FOIA Request. The 

FRA’s December 10, 2021, letter acknowledging receipt of the FOIA Request (Attachment 2) and the FRA’s 

January 27, 2022, response to our follow-up inquiry of the same day (Attachment 3) both advise that the FRA is 

experiencing a processing backlog. However, such delay is not infinite. Our FOIA Request was submitted more 

than one hundred twenty (120) days ago and further delay is not warranted. As far more than the authorized 

twenty Federal working days have now elapsed by not disclosing information within the timeframe allowed by 

49 C.F.R. § 7.34(a), the FRA has failed to comply with the statutory deadline and thus constitutes a failure to 

comply with the FOIA. This failure effectively constitutes a denial of our FOIA Request. Consequently, we are 

now compelled to file this administrative appeal of the FRA’s continuing failure to disclose the documents 

requested by the FOIA Request. This failure to disclose violates both the FOIA and the FRA’s implementing 

regulations at 49 C.F.R. § 7. We now respectfully request that the FRA immediately respond to this 

administrative appeal and promptly provideus with the documents within the scope of the FOIA Request. If the 

FRA fails to respond to this appeal within 20 Federal working days as provided for in 49 C.F.R. § 7.33(a)(2) we 

shall consider the agency’s failure to respond as a final agency decision from which we may seek judicial review. 

We shall also seek our attorney fees and cos
FFRA-22-

00144

4/19/2022 seeking records that contain summaries, logs, or the contents of FOIA requests submitted by foreign 

governments or entities/persons acting on behalf of foreign governments (such as foreign agents)

FFRA-22-

00146

4/22/2022 • All findings, recommendations, fault determinations, citations, violations, summaries, and conclusions in any 

form relating to the Crash or Investigation; All correspondence relating to the Crash or Investigation between 

the FRA or its representatives on one hand and Watco Companies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, or any 

representative thereof, on the other; All investigative notes relating to the Crash; and Any files in your 

possession concerning the Crash, or the Investigation. . We prefer that all responsive materials be sent 

electronically to jacques@mrmlaw.com, ashley@mrmlaw.com, brian@mrmlaw.com and alex@mrmlaw.com. If 

there are any fees assigned to this request pursuant to 49 CFR Part 7 Subpart E, please send notice of those 

fees to our firm electronically via the email addresses noted above. 

FFRA-22-

00147

4/22/2022 Any and all documents and information related to its investigation into the March 4/5, 2021 derailment which 

took place in Front Royal, Virginia, and/or any investigation into any actions taken by Hulcher Services, Inc. 

and/or Norfolk Southern Railroad and/or Donahue Bros, Inc. and/or any entities related to the named entities 

and/or any entities involved in the above referenced incident, and/or any other written information in your 

custody and control

FFRA-22-

00148

4/27/2022 Request for FOIA Logs FY 17 - March 31, 2022

FFRA-22-

00149

4/29/2022 Request for Certified copy of the U.S. Department of Transportation (FRA) Human Factors Guidelines for 

Locomotive Cabs. Final Report date November 1998

FFRA-22-

00150

4/29/2022 Please be advised that this office represents as PR of the Estate. With this correspondence, we request that CSX 

immediately preserve and protect any and all video surveillance taken on the property from April 18, 2022, at 

9:00 a.m. through April 20, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. We respectfully request that a true and accurate copy of any 

surveillance of this incident be provided to my office through coordination of my legal investigator. If you 

require a Subpoena Duces Tecum for the release of the surveillance, please preserve the evidence nonetheless, 

notify us immediately and we wi II take appropriate steps to serve a subpoena for the re lease of the evidence. 

We do understand that law enforcement may also have made a similar request, but we cannot be sure that the

scope of their request properly captures the expected evidence in this case. Thus, please be advised that this 

notice of preservation is in addition to any requests that CSX may have received from law enforcement or other 

agencies related to this alleged incident.

FFRA-22-

00151

4/29/2022 request access to and a copy of Any and all documents included but not limited to reports, notes, work orders, 

etc. related to the confirmation of maintenance of signage on the Lemont Railway Bridge on or near 15660-

15680 Canal Bank Road, Lemont, IL 60439 from 2017-2021 (PIN 22-20-200-028-8001). If your agency does not 

maintain these public records, please let me know who does and include the proper custodian's name and 
address. I agree to pay any reasonable copying and postage fees of not more than $25. If the cost would be 

greater than this amount, please notify me. Please provide a receipt indicating the charges for each document.

FFRA-22-

00152

4/29/2022 I am seeking an accident/incident report filed by Metrolink, Southern California’s Regional Rail agency, 

pertaining to a collision between a Metrolink train on the agency’s Antelope Valley Line and a small plane that 

crashed onto a railroad crossing at Osborne Street and San Fernando Road in Los Angeles County, California, at 

approximately 2:10 p.m. PST on Sunday, January 9, 2022. I believe the US DOT-AAR Crossing Number is 

746054T

FFRA-22-

00153

5/5/2022 A. Please identify the speed limit and track classification for Grade Crossing 636721J; B. Identify all intersection 

requirements for Grade Crossing 636721J; C. All reports and statements obtained and information relating to 

the accident Railroad Incident # R000203015 for the February 9, 2022 accident which occurred at the Grade 

Crossing 636721J; D. A copy of all information provided by CSX relating to the history of the horns used o n the 

locomotive by the operator of the locomotive Railroad Incident # R000203015 for the February 9, 2022 

accident which occurred at the Grade Crossing 636721J; E. A copy of all statements of the CSX locomotive 

operator relating to the use of a horn upon approaching grade crossing 636721J Railroad Incident # 

R000203015 for the February 9, 2022 accident which occurred at the Grade Crossing 636721J; F. A copy of all 

incident reports submitted by CSX in compliance with 49 CFR § 225.7 G. A copy of all monthly reports 

submitted to the Federal Railroad Administration from January 2021 through the present date relating to Grade 

Crossing 636721J;

FFRA-22-

00159

5/5/2022 I am requesting data from the federal railroad reporting site from January 2020 to present day with the number 

of times it is reported as blocked crossing for the Juliette Road railroad crossing in Juliette, Georgia 31046. We 

submit these reports to this website https://www.fra.dot.gov/blockedcrossings/

FFRA-22-

00154

5/6/2022 Any draft reports, final reports, memoranda, investigative notes, interview records, or correspondence (written 

or electronic), and any other documents related to or arising out of FRA Inspection Report No. 107, Report Date 

5/14/2019, Inspector’s ID No. 26970; and ? Any draft reports, final reports, memoranda, investigative notes, 

interview records, or correspondence (written or electronic), and any other documents related to or arising out

of any other FRA Inspection Report referencing Trackworks LLC, between April 1, 2019, and July 22, 2019.

FFRA-22-

00157

5/6/2022 I would like to request a list of the employees and/or their personnel files that have worked for the Garden 

City, Kansas Regional Airport for the following date range: 01/01/1984 - 03/08/22. I would like for the list, if 

possible, to entail the job position(s) held while employed there. Garden City, KS Regional Airport Address: 

2225 S Air Service Dr Ste 112, Garden City, KS 67846Insert description of documents that are being requested
FFRA-22-

00155

5/6/2022 Any draft reports, final reports, memoranda, investigative notes, interview records, or correspondence (written 

or electronic), and any other documents related to or arising out of FRA Inspection Report No. 107, Report Date 

5/14/2019, Inspector’s ID No. 26970; and Any draft reports, final reports, memoranda, investigative notes, 

interview records, or correspondence (written or electronic), and any other documents related to or arising out 

of any other FRA Inspection Report referencing Trackworks LLC, between April 1, 2019, and July 22, 2019.

FFRA-22-

00158

5/6/2022 I request documents (such as engineering/architectural diagrams) showing the grades and the horizontal 

lengths of vertical curves of the tracks on the C&O Railroad Bridge (completed 1929) spanning from Cincinnati, 

Ohio to Covington, Kentucky. If the original documents could not be provided for whatever reason, could the 

values of the grades and horizontal lengths of vertical curves at least be provided?

FFRA-22-

00156

5/6/2022 On 04/20/2022, our client was struck by a freight train at the above-referenced railway crossing operated by 

Union Pacific Railroad Company. complete my investigation, through the Freedom of Information Act, I request 

your office release pertinent data regarding this incident, including but not limited to complete copies of the 

following: 1. Incident report, including all supplements and amendments. 2. Incident report, including all

supplements and amendments, reported by Union Pacific. 3. Body worn camera footage. 4. Dash camera 

footage. 5. Photographs. 6. Witness statements, written and/or recorded. 7. Video surveillance footage.

FFRA-22-

00160

5/9/2022 1. The certification/licensing of Fannin as a locomotive engineer, to include: a. Proof of compliance with 49 CFR 

§§ 240.101 through - .129; b. Proof of compliance with 49 CFR §§ 240.201 through - .231; c. Proof of 

compliance with 49 CFR §§ 240.301 through-.309; d. Proof of compliance with 49 CFR Appendix D to Part 240; 

e. Proof of compliance with 49 CFR Appendix F to Part 240; and f. Prior Accidents/Incidents in which Mr. Fannin 

was involved; 2. Identification of the railroad company or companies by which Mr. Fannin has been employed, 

to include the railroad company by which he was employed on July 1, 2021; 3. All reported train 

accidents/incidents in which Mr. Fannin was in any way involved or identified as a witness, to include, if 

applicable, whether there was a discernable cause or whether any employee human factor caused or 

contributed to any such accidents/incidents, regardless whether any such reported train accidents/incidents 

were categorized as Group I, II, or III; 4. All accident/incident reports (Forms FRA 6180.XX or FRA F 6180.XX) 

submitted to FRA in which Mr. Fannin was in any way involved or identified as a witness; 5. All accountable rail 

equipment accident/incidents in which Mr. Fannin was in any way involved or identified as a witness; 6. With 

respect to the railroad company that employed Mr. Fannin as of July 1, 2021: a. Proof of compliance with the 

requirements of 49 CFR Appendix B to Part 240; b. Proof of compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR 

Appendix C to Part 240; and c. Proof of compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Appendix E to Part 240;

FFRA-22-

00161

5/10/2022 I submitted a request for an electronic copy of the Chambers Track Inspection Report for Chambers Bay, Pierce 

County, Washington.
FFRA-22-

00162

5/17/2022 Train Collision DOI: January 17, 2019 Location: 1400 S Dixie Hwy, Boca Operator: Brightline Conductor, request 

pursuant to FOIA for any accident reports, video footage, recorded statements, transcribed statements, 

photographs, and any and all documents in the FRA’s possession for the above referenced incident.

FFRA-22-

00163

5/17/2022 Request for an excel document with the name, state, job title and email address of all employees active at the 

Federal Railroad Administration. Please include everyone in the @dot.gov domain as well as any state specific 

or associated sub domains.

FFRA-22-

00164

5/18/2022 request on the following incident. my uncle whom I lived with all of my life. I have attached my mother, aunt 

and wife to this email as well and will be representing the family on this matter. I would like to obtain dash cam 

footage, BNSF investigation documents and any other information that is pertinent to this case.

FFRA-22-

00165

5/18/2022 This FOIA request is for Records that concern one or more of the following: 1. The FRA full-scale pool fire test of 

a new ISO LNG filled tank to be conducted during the first quarter of FY2020; 2. The FRA full-scale tank car 

impact test and analysis concerning two DOT 113 tanks. This test was to conclude in May 2020 and was 

conducted for the purpose of evaluating the performance and crashworthiness of DOT 113 specification tank 

cars; 3. The FRA safety research LNG tender crashworthiness assessment that was expected to be concluded in 

December 2020. This project was to be a modeling exercise intended to analyze the performance of an ISO tank 

(“LNG tender”) in the context of several different accident scenarios: head impact, shell impact, bottom impact 

and top impact; 4. The FRA full-scale LNG tender rail highway crossing impact test. The project began in 2016 

and was expected to conclude in December 2020. The purpose of the test was to evaluate the survivability of 

valves and valve housing on an LNG tender constructed per the AAR proposed standards in a rail crash crossing 

incident scenario as prescribed on the AAR M-1004 standard; and 5. The FRA project commenced in the fall of 

2019 that was conducted for the purpose of evaluating the risk of unit trains as compared to regular 

merchandize trains transporting hazardous materials, including LNG.

FFRA-22-

00166

5/19/2022 requesting the following information in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act. Please provide the 

following reports. 1. FRA Hazmat Division – Tank Car Team, report for the inspection/audit performed of the 

AAR Tank Car Committee’s design approval process conducted August 2019 2. FRA Hazmat Division – Tank Car 

Team, report for the inspection/audit performed of the AAR Tank Car Committee’s tank car facility quality 

assurance approval process conducted September 2019

FFRA-22-

00167

5/19/2022 request for a copy of all documents in the possession of the Federal Railroad Administration regarding a 

complaint by CSXT employee relating to an alleged violation of 49 C.F.R. § 225.1 stemming from an injury, 

allegedly suffered on or around April 14, 2020. I understand that Inspector Colton J. Connatser (Inspector ID No. 

17900) investigated the allegations and issued an inspection report regarding the matter on or about January 

21, 2021. Please include al documents for this request, including the complete investigation file.

FFRA-22-

00168

5/20/2022 Requesting information regarding benefits being received in kelseyville ca for myself not by myself reference 

konocti vista casino
FFRA-22-

00253

5/23/2022 Communications between political appointees and selected external organizations

FFRA-22-

00169

5/23/2022 respectfully request the following agency documents, including those in the possession of agency contractors: 

1. All documents arising out of or relating to the incident, including but not limited to: o all communications (emails, letters, SMS, text) o all witness interviews o all incident reports, including drafts o all documents 

exchanged between you and Union Pacific Railroad Company (or any of its agents) o all documents containing 

your findings resulting from your investigation. 2. All documents arising out of or relating to FRA’s investigation 

into the Incident, and the results thereof. This request may include, but is not limited to: o Photographs 2 | P a 

g e o Videos o Audio files o Field notes o Witness statements, including transcripts of recorded statements o 

Root cause analyses, latent cause analyses, preventability analyses, or similar analyses (performed by FRA or 

the subject investigated) o Reports, including drafts 3. All documents that provide the identity of the train 

conductor on duty aboard the train involved in the March 31, 2022, collision; 4. All documents exchanged 

between FRA and Union Pacific Railroad Company (or any of its agents) that arise out of or relate to the 

collision; 5. All policies and procedures of Union Pacific Railroad Company that arise out of or relate to 

operations on the day of the collision; 6. All citations, notices of violations, warning letters, notices of agency 

actions, notices of enforcement actions, reprimands, or similar documents issued by FRA that arise out of or 

relate to the collision in question to Union Pacific Railroad Company or or any contractor or subcontractor; and 

7. All documents relating to Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP’s) or similar programs that arise out of 

or relate to the incident or operations on the day of the incident.

FFRA-22-

00170

5/23/2022 A copy of each (internal) FOIA Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) at the FRA FOIA Office. Please apply the 

foreseeable harm test, and discretionary release of what might otherwise be considered records exempt under 

b(5), and the presumption of openness.

FFRA-22-

00171

5/31/2022 Kansas City Southern Railway Company (“KCS”) hereby requests the following information: All correspondence 

(including memorialization of correspondence, including of verbal conversations) dated or occurring on or after 

October 9, 2020, concerning KCS’s 49 C.F.R. Part 240 certification program—including, but not limited to, any 

notes, emails, or letters, and any attachments thereto—between any representative, contractor or employee 

of the Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”) and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, 

the Rail Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the Transportation Division of the 

International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, and/or any other union or 

organized labor entity, including any representatives or affiliates thereof, or any person acting on their behalf.

FFRA-22-

00172

5/31/2022 A complete copy of any and all records in the FRA’s possession regarding a derailment of a BNSF train on June 

8, 2020 at 3:12pm at Milepost 3.3 in the Emporia (KS) subdivision in Kansas City, Kansas (Wyandotte County). 

The Railroad Incident No. is KS-0620-107. Is expected that the records will include, but are not limited to, any 

documents related to any investigation and any reports authored by the FRA related to those investigations.
FFRA-22-

00173

5/31/2022 request for records pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act. By this request, I am seeking copies of the 

following documents: 1. May 18, 1978 Application for Abandonment of Rail Line filed with the Interstate 

Commerce Commission by Burlington Northern Railroad for the abandonment of the rail line between Haugan, 

Montana and Mullan, Idaho. 2. June 15, 1979 Interstate Commerce Commission Declaration (or Order) 

Approving the Abandonment of the rail line between Haugan, Montana and Mullan, Idaho by Burlington 

Northern Railroad. 3. Any document evidencing the October 1, 1980 Abandonment of the rail line between 

Haugan, Montana and Mullan, Idaho by Burlington Northern Railroad. 4. The above documents are part of 

Interstate Commerce Commission Docket AB-6-Sub No. 51F, please provide copies of all documents in the case 

file for this docket.

FFRA-22-

00176

6/2/2022 we resubmitted another request with mile post information, the FRA employee that filed the report Nathan 

Wolfe has stated he did file a report on the incident. The incident took place (as stated in our request) on 

9/29/21 at mile post 30.8D with the connected address of 1750 Dutch Valley Rd, Clinton TN 37716 and one of 

the parties involved in the incident was my company of Lindsey Contractors, Inc.

FFRA-22-

00174

6/2/2022 I am requesting all selection scoring criteria pertaining to the selection/consideration for this position. This 

includes all scoring matrix’s, memorandums, and reference checks.

FFRA-22-

00175

6/3/2022 any and all investigations, reports, photographs, statements, and any and all other materials compiled and/or 

created by the FRA with respect to its investigation into the fatality on April 3, 2022 in Valrico, Florida as a 

result of being struck by a CSX Transportation train on mainline track between crossings 624550B and 624551H. 

The preferred method of production of these records is via e-mail. Please let me know if there is any charge 

associated with this request.

FFRA-22-

00016

6/7/2022 "An Excel or .csv document with the first name, last name, state of employment, email address and job title of 

all [FRA] employees active in the @dot.gov domain."

FFRA-22-

00177

6/8/2022 Request for hard copies of FOIA-19-094 and FOIA-19-170.

FFRA-22-

00178

6/9/2022 We are requesting any and all Federal Railroad Administration inspections and or violations issued to the 

Blacklands Railroad that operated between Mt. Pleasant, TX and Greenville, TX from 1999 to July of 2020.

FFRA-22-

00179

6/15/2022 Investigation (Maher Soua) of incident related to BrightLine Train (Hollywood) on or about 5/3/2022

FFRA-22-

00180

6/15/2022 Request for investigation records regarding collision involving Amtrak Train #475 which struck two pedestrians 

while traveling the Hartford Line on 11/1/2021 at or near Hartford, CT. Include any and all photographs, audio 

copies of 911 calls, dash cam or body cam footage and and all CAD records, full investigative report, witness 

statements and any other records or documentation contained with the investigative file pertaining to t his 

incident.
FFRA-22-

00182

6/21/2022 Suffered traumatic injuries to his left knee and low back while in the course of his employment with Union 

Pacific Railroad at or near the Baring Cross Bridge in North Little Rock, AR. Please provide any and all records 

and/or media of any kind kept in regard to the above-specified incident or any other incident, including, but not 

limited to, reports of injury, weather conditions, weather advisories, work advisories, investigations, 

photographs, videos, audio recordings, transcriptions, bridge inspections, and/or any other Federal Railroad 

Administration actions or observations. April 15, 2021 At or near the Baring Cross Bridge in North Little Rock, 

AR

FFRA-22-

00183

6/22/2022 I am requesting any records of complaints filed by, or communications with, the former BNSF employee . 

Employment History: 2006-2020 Employment Locations: Gillette, Wyoming

FFRA-22-

00184

6/22/2022 I am requesting all FRA accident reports and electronic copies of all documents to be emailed to me related to 

sustained serious injuries in a collision between their train and a Mele & Mele & Sons truck which occurred on 

Thursday, May 26, 2022 in Harmar Township, Pennsylvania. Bothe were situated in the cab of a locomotive at 

the front of a large train which collided with the truck that had run through a stop sign at the train crossing.

FFRA-22-

00193

6/28/2022 - Any accident report regarding a June 27, 2022 Amtrak derailment that occurred in Chariton County, Missouri, 

near the town of Mendon. I request that these records be delivered via email to ehoff@mail.missouri.edu in 

PDF, text document or spreadsheet form, if possible. I request a waiver of all fees. This request is being made 

for news gathering purposes and is intended for publication in the Columbia Missourian. This information is not 

being sought for commercial purposes. I also request expedited processing. This request is connected to news 

gathering related to a rail incident that occurred June 27, 2022 in Chariton County, Missouri, so timeliness helps 

inform the public and enhance its safety. If you deny any part or all of this request, please cite each specific 

exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures 

available to me under the law. Thank you for considering my request, and please feel free to contact me if you 

have questions or if I can be of assistance in ensuring swift fulfillment

FFRA-22-

00190

6/28/2022 May we obtain the most recent inspection report for the Amtrak Southwest Chief Train 4? May we also obtain 

the most recent inspection report for the track near and public crossing in Mendon, MO at Porsche Prairie 

Road?

FFRA-22-

00192

6/28/2022 Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting an opportunity to inspect or obtain copies of the 

following public records: Reports created following inspections conducted by the Federal Railroad 

Administration in the state of Missouri from Jan. 1, 2012 to June 27, 2022.
FFRA-22-

00191

6/28/2022 I am making a request pursuant to the FOIA to receive the original grant application(amendments) and all 

supporting documentation(pdfs, ppt's, emails) for the Sunshine Rail Corridor Program where Brightline Trains 

Florida LLC is the applicant and recipient of the federal grant. Also include all email communications between 

"Brightline" as represented by its employees using the domain name "nameofperson"@gobrightline.com and 

all federal agencies, all State of Florida agencies, Orange County, City of Orlando, Polk County, Osceola County, 

OUC the utility company, GOAA(Greater Orlando Airport Authority) and MetroPlan. Also do a "search inquiry" 

on the SQL server query function of the word "Meadow Woods". If the word "Meadow Woods" appears on 

your search, please provide the number and instances of this "find". Please make the records as requested, to 

be made available in electronic form. If any fees are due, please inform how much they would be as I am a 

willing payer of this FOIA request. For any questions feel free to reach me via email. If somehow, I cannot 

receive this as requested because of an "exemption", as FRA foresees that the release of the information in 

those records would harm an interest protected by one or more of the nine exemptions, i.e. Protects trade 

secrets and commercial or financial information which could harm the competitive posture or business 

interests of a company, then please so state under what "exemption" this request cannot be made available to 

the public. Please state the reasons under Federal law

FFRA-22-

00186

6/28/2022 I would like to request any FRA inspection records related to the train derailment that happened on 6/27 near 

Mendon, Missouri that include the track, signal and train control system, mechanical equipment, and railroad 

operating practices for the past three years.

FFRA-22-

00188

6/28/2022 Request for all documents, investigations, witness statements, pictures, video, audio and correspondence 

related to 12/18/2019 injury that occurred on the Fort Worth & Western Railroad as noted on the attached 

Herzog Incident Reporting Form: 12/18/2019 Fort Worth & Western Railroad Herzog Services Inc. 

FFRA-22-

00189

6/28/2022 I am therefore requesting copies of any enforcement records related to “JCI Jones Chemicals Inc.” or “Jones 

Chemicals Inc.” from 2013 to present day. Two of the enforcement cases are under the following file numbers: 

• ZJCC 2013 1 59810 0452 • ZJCC 2015 1 H3907 0001

FFRA-22-

00194

6/30/2022 Any and all accident reports, supplemental and/or amended reports, summaries and writings or other relevant 

documents from Union Pacific Railroad regarding the injuries sustained on January 24, 2019 at Union Pacific's 

Lloyd yard office, 24189 Aldine Westfield Road, Spring, Texas

FFRA-22-

00195

6/30/2022 I am writing to request records relating to a collision between a train and a Ford pickup truck driven in Hamblen 

County, Tennessee on May 1, 2022. Date and time of incident: May 1, 2022 at approximately 8:30 pm Location 

of incident: Rail crossing of rail line running parallel to Route 11E in Hamblen County, Tennessee near the 

Hawkins County line. It is believed that the following coordinates are where the collision occurred: 

36.266314828118084, -83.10464513930627. Description of incident: A Ford pickup truck was struck on its 

passenger side by a train traveling West towards Morristown at a railroad crossing. The individual survived the 

crash and was airlifted to the hopsital Documents requested: All documents related to the incident, including 
but not limited to all pictures and videos of the incident (including any video from the train directly before and 

after the collision), recordings and notes of any interviews conducted in connection with any investigation of 

the incident, and any investigative files related to the incident.

FFRA-22-

00196

7/5/2022 request that all records in your possession which in any way relate to the above referenced incident be 

preserved regarding the above-referenced matter. We are requesting that both paper documents and 

electronically stored information (“ESI”) be preserved. Please provide a copy of this litigation hold letter to any 

person(s) in Federal Railroad Administration’s (“FRA”) office best positioned to implement the document hold 

with respect to their retention of paper files and electronically stored files and the suspension of the 

destruction of any such files pursuant to any document retention policy FRA may have in place. These 

documents requested should include, but are not limited to the following: communications, notes, medical 

records, photographs, notes, meeting minutes, surveys, video surveillance, emails, texts, text messages, 

calendars, and any other records regarding the crash mentioned above that led to Mr. Barton’s injury.

FFRA-22-

00198

7/5/2022 1) All records including but not limited to accident and inspection rep01ts, internal and external 

communications, internal and external memorandum, applications, permits, filings, pictures and surveys 

pertaining to the February 11, 2020 failure and subsequent repair of the Hoosac Tunnel, from the period of the 

failure to the present. 2) All records including but not limited to accident and inspection reports, internal and 

external communications, internal and external memorandum, applications, permits, filings, pictures and 

surveys pertaining to the March 2012 grant to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation ("MassDOT") 

for increasing clearance in the Hoosac TunneL As part of the this request, we ask that you provide all records 

responsive to this request including the relevant portions of the Patriot Corridor survey and the resulting 

Hoosac Tunnel improvement project. Please include all records responsive to this request from the period of 

March 1, 2012 to present. 3) All records including but not limited to accident and inspection reports, internal 

and external communications, internal and external memorandum, applications, permits, filings, pictures- and 

surveys pertaining to the maintenance, management, control, operations, repair, inspections or actions of any 

kind relating to the Hoosac Tunnel from the period of March I, 2012 to the present. 4) All records of external 

and internal communications, including any exhibits thereto, concerning the Hoosac Tunnel, including but not 

limited to any communications with Pan AM Southern, LLC, Pan Am Railways, Norfolk Southern Railway, 

Springfield Terminal Railway and MassDOT from the period of March 1, 2012 to the present.
FFRA-22-

00199

7/5/2022 It is my understanding that under HIPAA, EEOC, FOIA, and other related federal, state, and local laws and 

regulations I may request a copy of all my medical records that my employer and / or prospective employer 

have under my name. That is why, at this time I am requesting BNSF Railway and all of it’s related companies, 

entities, contractors, and all and any third party entities that do business with BNSF Railway in any shape or 

form and that have or might have medical information pertaining to me to please submit a copy of all such 

medical information and / or records. At the same time I will like to know what are the parameters for the IPCS 

Biodex Physical Capabilities / Strength Test and in specific, the reason why I failed such test with as much detail 

as possible? In addition, what is the the legality of such test? There is precedent (see 

https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/csx-transportation-pay-32-million-settle-eeoc-disparate-impact-sexdiscrimination-case ) of CSX, another Class I Railroad where this type of test was found discriminatory and in 

violation of EEOC standards, so why is this test is still been administered? Finally, how can I challenge these 

results? As I do not agree with the results and / or the way such test was conducted as it violated and 

discriminated me and my rights. I am more than capable of performing the duties and tasks for the position I 

am applying , otherwise I wouldn’t be applying for it. I can easily demonstrate such away from this 

computerized test system that does not resemble in one bit the real life duties of the job itself.

FFRA-22-

00200

7/6/2022 his Request is for any and all records and documents, including electronic communications arising out of or 

related to the PROJECT, including any and all such records, documents and electronic communications that 

are/were maintained in the ''FTA's electronic grants award and management system, TEAM." Records 

requested include but are not limited to Grants related to the Project and all documents related thereto 

Technical Application and all related documents/information Statements of Work for the Project Project 

Schedules

FFRA-22-

00201

7/6/2022 We are searching for the December 2008 version of the FRA Railroad Trespassing Fact Sheet

FFRA-22-

00202

7/12/2022 Request for 2008 FRA Summary Railroad Trespassing Fact Sheet
FFRA-22-

00203

7/13/2022 We are seeking FRA records regarding a Request for Quotation ("RFQ"), listed as 1545588 and designated for 

"Operational and Programmatic Support". We are specifically seeking the following categories of information 

for the RFQ: 1) All proposals submitted in response to the RFQL 2) All companies who submitted proposals, 

were scored and the respective scores for each company; 3) All companies who submitted proposals but were 

not scored, and the reason (if any) articulate for why they were not scored; 4) All score sheets, including 

supporting documentation (if any) that substantiated the basis or bases for the scores; 5) Cost proposals of all 

bidders, and how they were ranked; 6) Documentation – including verbal communications memorialized in 

writing, as well as audio or video recordings – memorializing the process by which scores were formulated and 

ultimately assigned to each company; 7) The final, executed contract that was awarded to the winning bidder; 

and 8) Documentation – including verbal communications memorialized in writing, as well as audio or video 

recordings –memorializing the final determination regarding which bidder should be awarded the contract, 

including any underlying factual, policy or legal explanations upon which that final determination was based. 

We have no objection to, and indeed respectfully request, rolling production of responsive records if FRA is 

able to complete processing of records with respect to certain line items sooner than others.

FFRA-22-

00204

7/13/2022 Docket Number FRA-2010-0056, BNSF Railway’s Request for Testing Approval on its Certified Positive Train 

Control System. The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) is requesting information not publicly available 

pertaining to BNSF’s request submitted under the above-referenced document that was printed in the October 

13, 2021, Federal Register page (56999). Specifically, BNSF redacted numerous amounts of pages within its 

document. BRS takes the position that the redacted items hide pertinent information that is required to make 

an informed comment related to the proposed OMA VBS testing. BRS is presenting the redacted information 

provided below as its formal FOIA request. The requested sections BNSF provided under the proposed testing 

request that have been redacted are: Onboard Movement Authority with the Virtual Block System 1.0, 

Appendix A: Concept of Operations for the Onboard Movement Authority with the Virtual Block System, 

Appendix B: Draft General Orders and Form Cs for OMA VBS, and Appendix C: OMA VBS Addendum to I-ETMS 

Positive Train Control Human Factors Evaluation Revision 1.3.

FFRA-22-

00205

7/13/2022 I am reaching out because I would like a copy of the inspection report for the crossing inspections conducted in 

the Town of Lake Park in January 2022.

FFRA-22-

00206

7/14/2022 Request for a copy of Union Pacific's Emergency Operation Plan

FFRA-22-

00207

7/14/2022 June 27, 2022 U.S. Department of Transportation Crossing No. 005284Y/ Mendon, Missouri request a copy of 

the investigation file for the above-referenced collision. Please provide a copy of the entire investigative file, 

including, but not limited to, a copy of any diagrams, accident reconstruction information, interviews, train & 

rail inspections, etc. Additionally, we would like the complete file of any other accident or near miss which has 

occurred on this crossing within the past ten (10) years.
FFRA-22-

00208

7/15/2022 request access to and copies of FRA’s FOIA handbooks, operating manuals, standard operating procedures, and 

all other records concerning its procedures and guidance for processing of FOIA requests.2 Such records could 

be referred to as any of the following (and to the extent they exist, the Reporters Committee specifically 

requests them): • FOIA handbook, • FOIA policy, • FOIA procedure

FFRA-22-

00209

7/19/2022 All records from the last 10 years that relate to the ownership, control, governance, maintenance, inspection, 

condition, or safety of the railway bridge on the Wabash River in Mount Carmel, Illinois (38°24'04.8"N 

87°45'15.2"W) (the “Bridge”), including all bridge inspection reports and all records of any actions taken by the 

Federal Railroad Administration related to the Bridge.

FFRA-22-

00211

7/21/2022 Request for a paper copy of FOIA 20-110 and 20-130

FFRA-22-

00212

7/21/2022 Any and all investigations, reports, videos, tests, inspections, results, emails and documents prepared by and 

received by the Federal Railroad Administration or any investigative body concerning a June 14, 2022 accident 

which occurred at 4537 LA Highway 480, Campti,(Natchitoches Parish) Louisiana 71411, in which a railway 

worker was struck by a Kansas City Southern locomotive. The accident occurred near the intersection of La. 

Hwy 3163 and La. Hwy 480 north of Campti, La. I am particularly interested in obtaining any videos of the 

accident, including video taken from any cameras on-board the railroad locomotive.

FFRA-22-

00213

7/26/2022 a employee name list in Excel Spreadsheet format for all FRA employees in the States IL, IN, OH & WV to be 

sent by email.

FFRA-22-

00214

7/26/2022 All email communications to/from FRA employee Melissa Hatcher and any e-mail addresses registered at the 

domain name illinois.gov between October 1, 2021 and the present.

FFRA-22-

00216

7/27/2022 1) NJ Transit's "emergency preparedness plan" in effect as of March 2020; 2) NJ Transit's "critical incident stress 

plan" in effect as of March 2020; 3) NJ Transit's operating rules in effect as of March 2020, pursuant to 48 CFR 

217 and 218; 4) Form FRA F 6180.55 — Railroad Injury and Illness Summary for the months of March 2020 & 

April 2020; 5) Form FRA 6180.55a — Railroad Injury and Illness (Continuation Sheet) for the months of March 

2020 & April 2020; 6) Form FRA F 6180.107 — Alternative Record for Illnesses Claimed to be Work-Related for 

the months of March 2020 & April 2020; and 7) Any and all reports filed by NJ Transit having contracted COVID19 as an employee of NJ Transit in March 2020 and/or his death on April 13, 2020.

FFRA-22-

00217

7/28/2022 Under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, I am requesting access to any records, including emails 

and documents, created after August 1, 2021 that relate to the Baltimore Washington Superconducting Maglev 

(SCMAGLEV) project: https://railroads.dot.gov/environment/environment-scmaglev-project/baltimorewashington-superconducting-magnetic-levitation

FFRA-22-

00218

8/2/2022 Request for a complete investigative file for the above-referenced incident in Harlan, Kentucky, involving an 

employee of CSX
FFRA-22-

00219

8/2/2022 This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I am requesting copies of the following records: 1) NJ 

Transit's "emergency preparedness plan" in effect as of March 2020; 2) NJ Transit's "critical incident stress 

plan" in effect as of March 2020; 3) NJ Transit's operating rules in effect as of March 2020, pursuant to 48 CFR 

217 and 218; 4) Form FRA F 6180.55 — Railroad Injury and Illness Summary for the months of March 2020 & 

April 2020; 5) Form FRA 6180.55a — Railroad Injury and Illness (Continuation Sheet) for the months of March 

2020 & April 2020; 6) Form FRA F 6180.107 — Alternative Record for Illnesses Claimed to be Work-Related for 

the months of March 2020 & April 2020; and 7) Any and all reports filed by NJ Transit having contracted COVID19 as an employee of NJ Transit in March 2020 and/or his death on April 13, 2020.

FFRA-22-

00220

8/2/2022 This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I am requesting copies of the following records: 1) NJ 

Transit's "emergency preparedness plan" in effect as of March 2020; 2) NJ Transit's "critical incident stress 

plan" in effect as of March 2020; 3) NJ Transit's operating rules in effect as of March 2020, pursuant to 48 CFR 

217 and 218; 4) Form FRA F 6180.55 — Railroad Injury and Illness Summary for the months of March 2020 & 

April 2020; 5) Form FRA 6180.55a — Railroad Injury and Illness (Continuation Sheet) for the months of March 

2020 & April 2020; 6) Form FRA F 6180.107 — Alternative Record for Illnesses Claimed to be Work-Related for 

the months of March 2020 & April 2020; and 7) Any and all reports filed by NJ Transit in connection having 

contracted COVID-19 as an employee of NJ Transit in March 2020 and/or his death on April 13, 2020.

FFRA-22-

00221

8/2/2022 1. Reports of all train and pedestrian incidents and accidents that occurred on 05/11/2022 in Buffalo, NY. 2. All 

records and documents submitted to the DOT regarding the 05/11/2022 train incidents in Buffalo, NY. 3. Entire 

incidental files regarding incidents and accidents that occurred on 05/1I /2022 in Buffalo, NY.

FFRA-22-

00222

8/2/2022 a copy of the FRA accident investigation report of the NS conductor leg amputation that occurred at the Toledo 

(Ohio) Airline Yard on May 4, 2021.

FFRA-22-

00223

8/2/2022 please produce any and all accident/incident reports regarding between October-December of 2021

FFRA-22-

00224

8/3/2022 copies of public records that pertain to the train/hi-rail equipment incident of March 10, 2022 at approximately 

10:30 a.m. where southbound Caltrain (train 506) stuck three stationary on-track maintenance vehicles at 

about milepost 11.6 on main 2 near San Bruno, California.

FFRA-22-

00185

8/9/2022 I would like to request all Amtrak complaints in Missouri and Kansas over the last three years. I would also like 

to request any complaints about railroad crossings in Missouri and Kansas over the last three years.

FFRA-22-

00225

8/10/2022 I am requesting copies of all project records related to the upgrading of US DOT Grade Crossing No. 664-501-N. 

This crossing is on Red Banks Rd., outside of the community of Red Banks in Marshall County, Mississippi
FFRA-22-

00226

8/10/2022 any/all documents, accident reports, investigative reports, defects, violations, investigations, recordings, 

photographs, videos, diagrams, depictions, and/or other media of any kind pertaining to the following incident: 

Date of Incident: November 22, 2020 Location of Incident: Fostoria, OH Railroad: CSX Transportation 

Description: On November 22, 2020, was a conductor for CSX on a shove move in Fostoria, Ohio. 

Unbeknownstl, other employees had previously complained/notified CSX that the vegetation along the tracks in 

Fostoria had overgrown into/onto the rails, and several limbs/trees/bushes would hit/brush-up against the cars 

as they moved through the yard, making it very difficult, if not impossible, for CSX employees to ride the rail 

cars when necessary without getting struck by the overgrowing trees/limbs. Sadly, even with notice of the 

dangerous conditions, CSX did nothing to correct these conditions. So fast forward to November 22, 2020, and 

his crew were performing a shoving move on CSX’s tracks in Fostoria, OH. had positioned himself on the side 

ladder of the first car (on the rear of the train) so that he could serve as the eyes of the engineer and give 

appropriate instructions by radio. Tragically, was not aware of the dead tree and overgrowing vegetation, and 

was struck/impaled by a large dead tree that was hanging over onto the tracks/rails, which caused fatal injuries.

FFRA-22-

00228

8/10/2022 I am trying to obtain the official incident report for an accident involving one of our shipments moving on the 

Norfolk Southern. Is this something you can assist with? We have reached out numerous times to the NS and 

have not received any incident reports. I have put all the details below. Accident Location: Bethlehem, PA Date: 

4/24/22 Railcar: KRL164004

FFRA-22-

00229

8/10/2022 obtaining records under the Freedom of Information Act related to who was the owner in September of 2020 

for the following railroad line & crossing: DOT Crossing Inventory Number: 544969P (Lat: 41.0813027 Long: -

80.6329193) Powersdale Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502. Mahoning County. Also, of any Agent of Contact 

information for those owners. In addition, any information related to a motor vehicle accident/damage 

(reported to the Youngstown Police Department) that occurred at that crossing on 9-8-2020 between 12:30 pm 

and 12:59 pm; involving a green Chevrolet Malibu

FFRA-22-

00230

8/10/2022 The incident in question took place at the Amtrak station in Winter Haven, FL. The allegations involve an 

Amtrak employee grabbing luggage as she was on the steps of the train causing her to fall

FFRA-22-

00187

8/11/2022 Please accept this correspondence as our Freedom of Information Act request for any and all incidents

FFRA-22-

00215

8/11/2022 Full Investigative File for Death that occurred on September 22, 2021

FFRA-22-

00231

8/15/2022 I request electronic (pdf preferred) copies of the following documents: 1. FRA Notices of Violation and any 

documents discussing such notices referred to in the sentence above stating, “However, FRA has found 

mechanical defects (e.g., a cracked exhaust manifold) in locomotive exhaust systems that permit exhaust to be 

released into an occupied locomotive cab, and has routinely issued violations for the railroads’ failure to 
comply with § 229.43.” 2. The AAR comments referred to in the sentence above stating, “In response to the 

NPRM, AAR submitted comments requesting that FRA clarify the meaning of existing § 229.43.“

FFRA-22-

00232

8/15/2022 Request description This office represents the City of Duluth, Georgia with respect to claims arising from the 

fatal railroad grade crossing collision between Norfolk Southern train (engine No. 9785) and the 2015 Nissan 

Pathfinder passenger vehicle at approximately 5:30 a.m. on March 17, 2022. Pursuant to the Freedom of 

Information Act, 4 U.S.C. § 552, et seq., please provide our office with a complete copy of the all materials 

generated, received, and maintained by the Federal Railroad Administration pertaining to the subject railroad 

crossing collision that occurred at Railroad Crossing 717-841-A near the intersection of Hardy Street and South 

Peachtree Street in Duluth, Georgia. Please produce the complete file reflecting the investigation of this 

incident conducted by the Federal Railroad Administration, including all incident reports, supplemental reports, 

documents generated from telephonic reports received from the National Response Center, field notes, 

statements, scene diagrams, scene measurements, downloaded and interpreted data secured from event data 

recorders (EDR) and On-Train Monitoring Recorders (OTMR), video and audio recordings, accident 

reconstruction reports, witness examinations or accident reconstructions, color copies of all photographs, 

documented findings, conclusions, resulting safety recommendations, and all other materials received or 

generated in connection with the investigation.

FFRA-22-

00234

8/15/2022 Request for records related to train collision on October 21, 2021, involving a 1974 General Motors 

Electromotive Division locomotive (Model- GP40-2, Serial No. 506 (rail report attached).

FFRA-22-

00235

8/15/2022 the following data on train activity at the Hempstead Station. The number of trains (diesel locomotives) in a 24 

hour period, The number of trains (electric locomotive) in a 24 hour period, The fraction of total daily trains 

that operate on this section of track between 10 PM and 7 AM, The number of diesel locomotives per train, The 

number of rail cars in the diesel locomotive powered trains, The number of rail cars in the electric locomotive 

powered trains, The average train speed, Whether the tracks are welded or bolted.

FFRA-22-

00236

8/16/2022 Request for records related to incident 162229

FFRA-22-

00238

8/23/2022 pictures of the rough crossing/road tear out before it was fixed, the name of the company or people who fixed 

the rough crossing, and witnesses that can verify the location of the tear out before it was fixed and can verify 

that it existed on the date I went over it. The rough crossing was on the side facing the Route 22 traffic light in 

Lake Zurich, IL
FFRA-22-

00239

8/23/2022 ll documents concerning an industrial rail spur reconstruction/improvement project sometime between 2010 

and 2020 at an at-grade crossing located on Riverside Drive, Woodbridge, New Jersey, which provides access to 

the chemical manufacturing facility owned and operated by Lanxess Corporation and formerly owned and 

operated by Chemtura Corp. and Hatco Corp. The primary operating railroad is Raritan Central Railway LLC 

[RCRY]. The coordinates of the location are Latitude 40°31'7.22"N Longitude 74°19'4.13"W.

FFRA-22-

00240

8/23/2022 1. The FRA full-scale pool fire test of a new ISO LNG filled tank to be conducted during the first quarter of 

FY2020; 2. The FRA full-scale tank car impact test and analysis concerning two DOT 113 tanks. This test was to 

conclude in May 2020 and was conducted for the purpose of evaluating the performance and crashworthiness 

of DOT 113 specification tank cars;

FFRA-22-

00241

8/23/2022 financial reports or annual reports of all infrastructure assets under a Private-Public Partnership with the 

Department of Transport that have been in operation for the past 5 years. The financial/annual reports should 

contain information pertaining to the cashflow, outstanding debt, profit and loss and any notes for the 

account’s debt structure

FFRA-22-

00242

8/23/2022 Amtrak Empire Builder Train #7 Derailment September 25, 2021 near Joplin, MT

FFRA-22-

00243

8/23/2022 the FRA investigation report submitted by FRA investigator Bob Taylor with regards to an MBTA Commuter Rail 

incident that occurred on the Fitchburg line in Lincoln, MA in Middlesex County on April 11, 2022 at 

approximately 3:15pm. The U.S. DOT-AAR crossing number where the incident occurred is 052339K on South 

Great Road. The commuter rail train 419 was approximately 9 minutes late and heading West and my daughter 

and I were traveling East on Route 117 in Lincoln MA when the incident occurred

FFRA-22-

00244

8/23/2022 reports or documents associated with FRA Track Safety Inspector Brian Ross or any other FRA employee to 

include, reports of interviews, witness statements, investigation reports, inspection reports or any other 

documents or statements he took or directly associated conversations from Grand Trunk’s employee injury that 

occurred on April 2, 2021, in the Battle Creek, MI yard, Calhoun County.

FFRA-22-

00245

8/23/2022 request information on the speed limit for trains in the 900 block of Cooks Lane Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 

(RXR Crossing 620931B). I have attached photographs of the crossing signal at this location.

FFRA-22-

00246

8/23/2022 ALL RECORDS RELATED TO THE CAL-TRAIN INCIDENT OF MARCH 10, 2022 THAT OCCURRED IN SAN FRANCISCO 

BAY AREA

FFRA-22-

00247

8/23/2022 All documents and such related to vacancy announcement DOT-2022-0068 (Economist).

FFRA-22-

00249

8/24/2022 Most recent maps/plans/designs/concepts/layouts that show the existing and proposed right of way for the 

following project: Brightline West Cajon Pass High-Speed Rail Project - A 49-mile train system between Victor 

Valley, California, and Rancho Cucamonga, California
FFRA-22-

00250

8/26/2022 May 3, 2019 Incident • Reports filed/submitted by Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad d/b/a Canadian 

Pacific or any other railroad pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 225.11 and/or 49 U.S.C. §20903, for any injuries or 

accidents occurring in May 2019 in Livingston County, Missouri; • Any reports or investigative material 

generated as a result of the May 3, 2019 accident in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri.

FFRA-22-

00251

8/26/2022 Obtain the FRA internal guidelines pertaining to your safety inspectors, and their recusal period from inspecting 

their previous employers in case they were employed by a railroad.

FFRA-22-

00248

8/26/2022 • A listing of all employees of Keolis/Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail system who have tested positive for 

drugs or alcohol, including the position of the employee, date of test, finding of test, whether the test resulted 

from a random sampling, suspicion of impairment or post-accident investigation, and any other descriptive 

information • This listing should be inclusive of the years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 to date • This listing 

should, if possible, include whether the finding resulted in suspension and for how long, termination or other 

action.

FFRA-22-

00252

8/26/2022 Records regarding Southern California Regional Rail Authority dba MetroLink.

FFRA-22-

00254

8/30/2022 Seeks a "copy of the following documents [or documents containing the following information] be provided to 

me: the economic impact of a strike provided to the National Mediation Board as it relates to the appointment 

of Presidential Emergency Board No. 250."

FFRA-22-

00255

9/1/2022 "Seeking correspondence records with regards to a complaint filed in 1997. This complaint was filed while I was 

employed with the railroad and working in North Dakota. I am looking to receive the records regarding the 

grievance, grievance procedure and findings from this complaint."

FFRA-22-

00256

9/2/2022 All reports, investigations, and records pertaining to the 8/13/2020 accident that occurred at Union Pacific 

Railroad Company-Settegast Rail Yard, 7100 Kirkpatrick Road, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77028.

FFRA-22-

00257

9/6/2022 Requesting records pertaining to Mr. Nepa.

FFRA-22-

00237

9/12/2022 a copy of the complete investigative file for the above-referenced incident in Harlan, Kentucky, involving a 

employee of CSX.

FFRA-22-

00258

9/12/2022 documents related to a train accident that occurred on August 21, 2022 at approximately 9:56 am at the DOT 

Crossing Inventory Number 921143R, Jewett, Leon Co. Texas between Union Pacific Railroad that resulted in 

the death. Initial Rail Equipment Accident/Incident Report, Rail Equipment Accident/Incident Report, Railroad 

Injury and Illness Summary, Highway Rail Grade Crossing Accident/incident Report, Notice to Railroad 

Employee Involved in Rail Equipment Accident/Incident Attributed to Employees Human Factor Employee 

Human Factor Attachment Railroad Employee Injury and/or Illness Record Special Study Block Recording of 

Accident/Incident and all other related writing, drawing, map, recording, diskette, DVD, CD-ROM, tape, film, 

photograph, and/or other documentary material, regardless of medium.
FFRA-22-

00259

9/12/2022 requesting the "96 inspection" report served to CSX Transportation at Selkirk N.Y. in regards to CSXT not being 

in compliance with operations at the east end of Selkirk yard. The report was served sometime between 8-9-22 

and 8-31-22 and I believe was served by FRA Inspector Dan Toft

FFRA-22-

00260

9/12/2022 U.S. DOT-AAR Crossing Number: 719 821V complete file related to the above-described accident. This request 

includes, but is not limited to, all investigation and incident and inspection reports and records, witness 

statements, photographs, videos, correspondence, citation documents, and any other documents or related 

information generated or prepared or obtained by Federal Railroad Administration

FFRA-22-

00261

9/12/2022 1. The Position Description and affiliated Position Classification Standards for all Transportation Specialists, 

Grade 14 (GS-2101-14) currently employed by FRA—regardless of the specific title; 2. The Position Description 

and affiliated Position Classification Standards for all Transportation Specialists, Grade 15 (GS-2101-15) 

currently employed by FRA—regardless of the specific title.

FFRA-22-

00262

9/20/2022 1. Any incident reports made regarding DOT Crossing Inventory Number 624816H for January 1, 2019 to 

present. 2. Any crash reports made regarding DOT Crossing Inventory Number 624816H for January 1, 2019 to 

present. 3. Any malfunctioning/deficient equipment reports made regarding DOT Crossing Inventory Number 

624816H for January 1, 2019 to present

FFRA-22-

00263

9/26/2022 FRAFOIA I am requesting a copy of a FRA Accident Report. The date of accident was 06/09/2022 at 17 00. The 

location was 70th Ave at U050 in Edwards County, Kansas. His vehicle was struck by a BNSF Train #63975. 

Please let me know what documents are available to request on this incident. 

FFRA-22-

00264

9/26/2022 I REQUEST a printed paper copy of the following published FOIA -17 - 045 10/25/16 FOIA - 17 - 065 11/18/16

FFRA-22-

00265

9/26/2022 Date of Incident: 03/29/2022 at approximately 8:30 p.m Location: Atlantic Waste Disposal, Waverly, VA 23890 

(Sussex County)

FFRA-22-

00266

9/26/2022 FOIA Request regarding July 13, 2022 (and any other) Automobile v. Train Accidents on State Quarry Road in 

Park City, Barren County, Kentucky.

FFRA-22-

00267

9/28/2022 This is a FOIA request for copies of all Certificates of Transfer, Attestation Forms and related invoices received 

by DOT (except for FAA and Volpe) for RECs (renewable energy certificates) from Jan 1. 2020 to the present.

FFRA-22-

00268

9/30/2022 I would like to request any and all records concerning US DOT Crossing ID # 483881W -- Mile post # 262.54, 

from 1970-present.