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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that it is accepting applications for $73 million in grant funding for projects that can strengthen intercity passenger rail, support capital projects...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) released the following statement regarding today’s incident in Crozet, Virginia.
“The Federal Railroad Administration team is on its way to the site to respond to the incident and to offer support to the National Transportation...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation released the following statement regarding the derailment of Amtrak Cascades Train 501 in the state of Washington.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all those impacted by this tragic event. We want to commend...
$7 million digital, TV and radio campaign targets group at highest risk
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today launched the “Stop! Trains Can’t” ad targeting young male motorists and encouraging them to act cautiously at railroad...
Provides new path for passenger safety to be evaluated and achieved Agency invites comments on proposal
WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today proposed updates for the passenger train safety standards used in the United States as the country...
Will help passenger railroads achieve next level of safety
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today issued a new final rule which requires passenger railroads to proactively identify...
PHMSA Seeks Comment on Insurance for Railroad Carriers Transporting Hazardous Materials. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today issued a notice and request for comment on the levels and structure of insurance for railroad carriers transporting hazardous...
Calls on Congress, railroads, states, tech companies, and others to take greater action
WASHINGTON – In a statement to the railroad industry, states, tech companies and Congress, the Federal Railroad Administrator Sarah E. Feinberg today called for greater action to prevent...
One new route would run from Boston through Springfield, Mass. to New Haven; two additional routes would connect Montreal to Boston, New Haven
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (...
Public hearings and comment period on 10 proposed options to begin
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) have released 10 service and route options for new and...