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New Station Improves Access to Amtrak Service, Passenger Amenities WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced the obligation of a $15 million grant to design and construct a new train station in Rochester, N.Y. The project is one of 47 transportation projects in...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today issued an Emergency Order and Safety Advisory to help prevent trains operating on mainline tracks or sidings from moving unintentionally. The FRA’s announcement was made in response to the July 6,...
FRA 20-13
Grade Separation Projects Breaking Ground in North Carolina to Improve Railroad and Roadway Safety and Efficiency
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that the North Carolina Department of...
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http://www.rita.dot.gov/bts/press_releases/bts027_13DOT 50-13 NFAC Will Provide Recommendations to Improve National Freight Transportation System WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the members of the National Freight Advisory Committee, a diverse group of professionals that will provide advice and...
FRA 06-13
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today awarded a $10.9 million TIGER 2012 grant to the City of West Memphis, Ark. to expand the city’s port. Once the expansion is complete, the port will be able to handle increased freight rail capacity, helping...
FRA 05-13
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced he is providing $30.2 million to Amtrak to repair damage caused by Hurricane Sandy along its heavily-traveled Northeast Corridor. The funding comes from the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 and is...
DOT 17-13
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Establishes National Freight Advisory Committee DOT Announces Proposal to Establish ‘National Freight Network’
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the establishment of a National Freight...