---
kind: "unit"
title: "6"
title_heading: "Domestic Security"
key: "ch4/schIV/ptB"
level: "part"
label: "Part B"
heading: "Railroad Security"
release: "119-102"
date: "2026-07-12"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/6/ch4-schIV-ptB"
sections_count: 12
---

# Part B — Railroad Security

Title 6 — Domestic Security › Chapter 4 — Transportation Security › Subchapter IV — Surface Transportation Security

## Sections

- [§1161. Railroad transportation security risk assessment and National Strategy](/usc/6/1161.md)
- [§1162. Railroad carrier assessments and plans](/usc/6/1162.md)
- [§1163. Railroad security assistance](/usc/6/1163.md)
- [§1164. Systemwide Amtrak security upgrades](/usc/6/1164.md)
- [§1165. Fire and life safety improvements](/usc/6/1165.md)
- [§1166. Railroad carrier exercises](/usc/6/1166.md)
- [§1167. Railroad security training program](/usc/6/1167.md)
- [§1168. Railroad security research and development](/usc/6/1168.md)
- [§1169. Railroad tank car security testing](/usc/6/1169.md)
- [§1170. Security background checks of covered individuals](/usc/6/1170.md)
- [§1171. International railroad security program](/usc/6/1171.md)
- [§1172. Railroad security enhancements; Model State legislation](/usc/6/1172.md)