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Railroads

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A New Role for Rail Transit: Evacuation

Urban areas in the U.S. and around the world are facing increasing extreme events often requiring decisions to move large numbers of people to safety. New York City (NYC) has experienced numerous extreme weather events associated with flooding, and one response by NYC is to...

U.S. DOT Launches New Railroad Crossing Safety Ad

$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...

Stop. Trains Can't.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have launched a national railroad crossing safety ad campaign to increase public awareness around railroad tracks and reduce crossing deaths and injuries....

FRA Hits Highest-Ever Penalty Rate

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Surpasses previous year’s record-setting number

WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that its enforcement of federal rail safety rules has led to the highest-ever civil penalty collection rate in the agency’s 50-...

FRA Completes Environmental Review for New B&P Tunnel

Community input included on final route – community garden preserved, ADA-compliant, West Baltimore MARC station included

WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today finished the environmental review (final environmental impact statement, or FEIS) to replace...

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