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U.S. Deputy Transportation Secretary Porcari Discusses Opportunities for American Manufacturers in Next-Generation, American-Made Trains

U.S. Deputy Transportation Secretary John Porcari today spoke to Midwest-based railroad manufacturers and suppliers at a Chicago rail forum about opportunities for their companies to participate in the growing industry of next-generation, American-made trains.

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood, Mayor Johnson Visit Construction at Sacramento Station

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson today visited construction at the Sacramento Valley Station, showcasing the economic impact of federal investments in the station and other passenger rail projects throughout the state.

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Promotes Obama Administration Vision for High-Speed Rail in Tour of Sacramento Siemens Plant

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood was in Sacramento today promoting President Obama’s vision for high-speed rail during a tour of the Sacramento Siemens locomotive plant and in a meeting with California-based manufacturers. Secretary LaHood discussed with suppliers how to maximize the...

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Affirms Obama Administration Commitment to High-Speed Rail, Discusses Manufacturing Benefits in Meeting with Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa and California Business Leaders

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, in a meeting with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and local business leaders, today affirmed the Obama Administration’s commitment to California high-speed rail and discussed how investments in high-speed rail are essential to keeping California’s...

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Kicks Off Construction of Downtown Atlanta’s New Streetcar Line, Highlights President Obama’s Call for Greater Investment as Part of an America Built to Last

New Rule Strengthens Protections for Americans with Disabilities at Rail Stations

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that individuals with disabilities will have greater access to intercity, commuter and high-speed train travel as a result of a new rule requiring new station platform construction or significant renovation to enable those with...

U.S. Transportation Deputy Secretary Porcari Announces Agreement to Bring Intercity Bus Service to Union Station

U.S. Transportation Deputy Secretary John Porcari today announced that the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC) has reached an agreement with Greyhound, Bolt Bus, Megabus and Washington Deluxe to relocate their services to Union Station.  The new agreement will enable passengers...

Secretary LaHood Breaks Ground on $49 Million Port of Miami Intermodal and Rail Reconnection Project

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood joined federal, state and local leaders today to break ground on the Port of Miami Intermodal and Rail Reconnection Project. The $49 million project received $22 million in 2010 from the Department’s TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic...

New Department of Transportation Video Highlights First Modern Company to Manufacture Streetcars in America

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today released the latest video in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Transporting America” series. The video highlights United Streetcar, the first company to manufacture streetcars in America in more than 50 years.