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U.S. Department of Transportation
Fiscal Year 2008 Budget In Brief
Federal Railroad Administration |
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Overview: The mission of the Federal Railroad Administration is to ensure that our Nation has safe, secure, and efficient rail transportation that enhances the quality of life for all. The FY 2008 budget request of $1.1 billion supports FRA’s commitment to continue and improve the Nation's strong railroad safety record. It also provides funding to ensure the continuation of passenger rail operations.
Federal Railroad Administration Budget
(Dollars In Millions)
2006 |
2007 |
2007 |
2008 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
Amtrak/Passenger Rail |
1,294 |
1,114 |
900 |
900 |
Safety & Operations |
144 |
142 |
151 |
148 |
Research & Development |
55 |
57 |
35 |
32 |
All Other Miscellaneous Accounts |
10 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
1,503 |
1,323 |
1,085 |
1,081 |
Summary of FRA FY 2008 Increases and Decreases
(Dollars In Millions)
Amtrak/ |
|
Research |
Other Misc. Accounts |
Total |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FY 2007 Base |
900 |
151 |
35 |
0 |
1,085 |
Pay Inflation Adjustments |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
Non-Pay Inflation Adjustments |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Annualization of FY 2007 Initiatives |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Non-recurring Costs or Savings |
0 |
-2 |
0 |
0 |
-2 |
Base Re-engineering, Reductions or Adjustments |
0 |
-7 |
-3 |
0 |
-10 |
FY 2008 Current Services Levels |
900 |
146 |
32 |
0 |
1,078 |
Program Initiatives |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
FY 2008 Request |
900 |
148 |
32 |
0 |
1,081 |
FY 2008 Budget
Grants to the National Passenger Rail Corporation/Intercity Passenger Rail: The FY2008 request of $900 million enables Amtrak’s new management team to keep the trains running and act on its mandate to reshape the company. This request includes $500 million for capital costs and $300 million for efficiency incentive grants. In addition, $100 million would be dedicated to issuing capital matching grants to States for intercity passenger rail projects. When combined with collections from Amtrak partners, the matching grants will enable infrastructure repairs that the Administration has supported in its own reform program.
Safety & Operations: Safety remains FRA's most important performance segment. The FY 2008 request includes $148 million to support the Department's goal of reducing railroad accidents and incidents, while contributing to the avoidance of serious hazardous materials incidents in rail transportation. The FY 2008 budget reflects a decrease of 2 percent from the FY 2007 President’s request level for this account. In FY 2008, $2 million is requested to implement a Close Call Confidential Reporting Pilot Program that would allow FRA to better leverage its resources by expanding its partnership with industry to achieve safety goals.
Research & Development: In FY 2008, $32 million is requested to support research efforts in the areas of rail systems safety, track and structures, train occupant protection, human factors in train operations, rolling stock and components, track and train interaction, train control, grade crossings, hazardous materials, and transportation and research development facilities and test equipment. The request reflects a decrease of approximately $2.4 million from the FY 2007 President’s request level for this account. Funds will be used for research supporting the FRA’s Rail Safety Action Plan.