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The FRA is one of 10 agencies within the Department of Transportation concerned with intermodal transportation. It operates through 7 divisions under the offices of the Administrator and Deputy Administrator. These divisions are: Administration and Finance, Chief Counsel, Civil Rights, Policy, Public Affairs, Railroad Development, and Safety.

On May 3, 2005, the United States Senate confirmed Joseph H. Boardman to head the agency. Until his appointment with the FRA, Boardman was transportation commissioner for the state of New York. He began working as FRA Administrator on June 1, 2005.^[1][2] May 3 is the 123rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (124th in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Seal of the U.S. Senate The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the bicameral United States Congress, the other being the House of Representatives. ... NY redirects here. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

References

1. ^ Federal Railroad Administration, U.S. DOT (June 1, 2005). Joseph H. Boardman Begins Role as New Administrator for Federal Railroad Administration With Focus on Rail Safety and Intercity Passenger Rail Reform. Press release. Retrieved on 2005-06-06.
2. ^ "Senate confirms Joseph Boardman, New York state official, to head FRA", Trains News Wire, May 4, 2005. Retrieved on 2005-05-05.

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External links

• Federal Railroad Administration website