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Part of continued, increased focus on reducing fatalities at railroad crossingsAdministrator urges increased cooperation, highlights funding opportunities, offers FRA expertise
WASHINGTON — As the next step in its ongoing efforts to increase safety at railroad crossings, the...
Agency seeks more input in two public forums on revised proposal
WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today presented a revised proposal to replace the Civil War-era Baltimore and Potomac (B&P) Tunnel based on feedback...
Part of agency’s effort to increase education of railroad crossing safety, reduce fatalities
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today launched a redesigned website to serve as a...
Part of agency’s comprehensive campaign to reduce fatalities at railroad crossings
Village of Pewaukee, Wis. – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today awarded a $3 million grant to the State of Wisconsin to increase safety at 10 railroad crossings along 10 miles of...
Completed environmental review allows Maryland to secure funds for final design and construction
WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the new Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) rail...
Enforcement push is part of broader effort to increase overall rail safety
WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that its stepped-up enforcement of railroad safety regulations led to the highest-ever civil penalty...
Projects Target Future Needs in Rural and Urban Communities Nationwide
Willmar, Minn. – Federal Railroad Administrator Sarah Feinberg today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will provide $10 million for the Willmar Rail...
Will push for stronger track inspector trainingSecures commitment from CSX to use improved technology to assist in inspections
Montgomery, W.Va. – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced the cause of the February 16, 2015 CSX/Plains All American derailment...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today announced grants totaling $5.9 million to provide hazardous materials training for volunteer or remote emergency responders. The Assistance for Local Emergency Response...
FRA Announces $10 Million for States to Improve Highway-Rail Crossings, Track Along Energy Routes