Rail Resources
Why Rail Matters
Florida rail transportation plays a critical role in meeting the challenges of continuing population growth, a rapidly diversifying economy, improving our infrastructure, and preserving our exceptional natural environment. This requires a creative and visionary approach to addressing the mobility needs of Florida’s citizens, businesses, and visitors while fostering smarter and more sustainable patterns of growth for our future.
For more information, see below or visit the Freight & Rail Office page.
Rail Safety
Data, Maps, Plans, & Studies
Laws & Rules
Railroads
Federal Government
- (FRA) Federal Railroad Administration
- (STB) Surface Transportation Board
- (FHWA) Federal Highway Administration - Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
Associations and Organizations
- (AAR) Association of American Railroads
- (AARS) American Association of Railroad Superintendents
- (AAPRCO) American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners
- (AASHTO) American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
- (ACACSO) Association of Car Accounting and Car Service Officers
- (APTA) American Public Transportation Association
- (ARDA) American Railway Development Association
- (AREMA) American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association
- (ASLRRA) American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association
- (IANA) Intermodal Association of North America
- (IRSE) Institute of Railway Signal Engineers
- (NARCOA) North American Railcar Operators Association
- (NARP) National Association of Railroad Passengers
- (NARS) North American Rail Shippers Association
- (NITL) National Industrial Transportation League
- (NRC) National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association
- (OLI) Operation Lifesaver (National)
- (REMSA) Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association
- (RICA) Railway Industrial Clearance Association
- (RSI) Railway Supply Institute
- (RTA) Railway Tie Association
- (SPRC) States for Passenger Rail Coalition
- (TRB) Transportation Research Board