Railroads
Legacy ID
27
Federal Railroad Administration Announces Multistate Request for Proposals for Next-Generation Passenger Rail Locomotives
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that U.S. manufacturers are being invited to submit bids to produce high-performance, next-generation diesel-electric locomotives. “When we make smart investments in rail, we are...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces Important Milestone on Grant for Rochester, N.Y., Train Station
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...
Federal Railroad Administration Issues Emergency Order to Prevent Unintended Hazardous Materials Train Movement
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,...
Grade Separation Projects Breaking Ground in North Carolina to Improve Railroad and Roadway Safety and Efficiency
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...
BTS Releases Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI): Freight Shipments Fell 1.2% in April from March
This press release is available on the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) web site.
http://www.rita.dot.gov/bts/press_releases/bts027_13U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces National Freight Advisory Committee Members
DOT 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...
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Awards $10.9 Million to West Memphis, Ark. for Rail Improvements to the Multimodal Logistics Park
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...
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $30.2 Million to Continue Hurricane Sandy Recovery along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor
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...