Federal & District Railroad Administration

Department of Federal Rail Administration will nationalize and provide the infrastructure to manage train lines, technology, licensing, and funding to:

• Manage the cargo supply-chain for the market.
• Manage the livestock supply-chain for the market.
• Manage the ability to track orders and their location.
• Manage all switch yards
• Manage all the technology (communications, lighting, service APIs, etc)
• Ensure the safety & security of the rail lines including using drones, and other devices to monitor tracks.
• Integrate with the Cargo Administration to ensure cargo containers are available or released as needed
• Manage the train engines
• Sell passenger tickets and depots using domain zone applications.
• Allow businesses the ability to purchase products and livestock from their local rail depot based on the vendors in the district routes using the district service domain.

RFP - Provide the ability to put out requests for proposals for train equipment based on Rail Administration standards.

District Resource & Asset Management - The agency will use the resource and asset management system to transfer rail resources and assets as needed.

Education & Licensing

Educate and license all human resources for railroad operations.

Railroad track operations involve numerous specialized roles, each with specific responsibilities for maintaining safe and efficient rail transportation. Here's a comprehensive overview of the key positions:

Track Maintenance and Construction Workers

Track Workers/Maintenance Workers

Track Workers form the backbone of railroad operations. They inspect and repair railway tracks, bridges, tunnels and viaducts, and build, inspect, maintain and repair tracks for heavy and light railways. Their daily tasks include:

• Replacing worn rails
• Adjusting track alignment
• Repairing broken components
• Ensuring proper drainage around tracks

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators

These operators handle specialized machinery and lay, repair, and maintain track for standard or narrow-gauge railroad equipment used in regular railroad service or in plant yards, quarries, sand and gravel pits, and mines.

Their responsibilities include:

• Operating ballast cleaning machines
• Using railroad bed tamping equipment
• Managing heavy track maintenance machinery

Safety and Traffic Control Personnel

Railroad Track Maintenance Flaggers

These personnel serve a critical safety function and are responsible for:

• Managing traffic around maintenance areas
• Signaling to workers and train operators to ensure safety during track repairs and construction
• Controlling the flow of vehicles and trains through work zones

Signal Maintainers

Signal Maintainers focus on electronic systems that control train movements:

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing traffic signals
• Maintaining crossing gates and communication equipment
• Ensuring proper function of train control systems

Specialized Technical Roles

Track Inspectors

Track Inspectors conduct regular assessments of track conditions:

• Identifying potential safety hazards
• Measuring track geometry
• Documenting maintenance needs
• Using specialized equipment to detect rail defects
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards

Bridge and Tunnel Inspectors

These specialists focus on critical infrastructure components:

• Checking structural integrity
• Inspecting drainage systems
• Verifying clearances
• Assessing overall condition of bridges and tunnels

Welders

Railroad Welders perform specialized rail welding operations:

• Creating continuous welded rail
• Repairing broken rails
• Joining track sections
• Maintaining rail integrity through proper welding techniques

Management and Coordination

Track Maintenance Supervisors/Managers

These leaders oversee track crews and operations. They plan, schedule and perform track repairs and maintenance, and supervise and control activities of track gangs, track inspectors, and hi-rail operations. Their duties include:

• Coordinating work schedules
• Managing crew assignments
• Ensuring safety compliance
• Planning maintenance activities

Engineering Personnel

Engineering staff handle the technical planning and design aspects:

• Designing track layouts
• Planning major maintenance projects
• Analyzing track performance data
• Ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulations

Equipment and Vehicle Operators

Hi-Rail Vehicle Operators

These operators drive specialized vehicles that can operate on both roads and railway tracks:

• Transporting crews to work sites
• Moving equipment and materials
• Providing mobile support for track operations

Heavy Equipment Operators

Heavy Equipment Operators run large machinery for major projects:

• Operating bulldozers and excavators
• Managing construction machinery for track projects
• Performing emergency repairs with heavy equipment

Support Roles

Utility Workers

Utility Workers provide general labor support:

• Material handling
• Basic maintenance tasks under supervision
• General support for specialized crews

Communications Personnel

Communications staff maintain coordination systems:

• Maintaining radio systems
• Coordinating between work crews and train dispatchers
• Ensuring clear communication during operations

Training and Requirements

All these roles typically require:

• Comprehensive safety training
• Knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations
• Specialized certifications for specific roles
• Physical fitness for demanding work conditions
• Strict adherence to safety protocols due to inherent dangers of working around active railway systems

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FCC Container - All railroad engines will require FCC containers which must meet the requirements of the Railroad Administration. Which will include:

• The ability to track the trains.
• Ensure licensed operators login.
• Ensure safety controls are is implemented

Service Capabilities - There will be three types of rail districts along with their associated service domains.

• Rail districts based on their capabilities (passenger, cargo, livestock)
• Maintenance districts
• New rails construction

These districts can overlap.