WASHINGTON –The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today called on state departments of transportation to verify that railroad crossing warning systems interconnected to traffic lights function properly. The agency also urged states to add event...
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- February 17, 2016
- February 4, 2016
Completed environmental review allows Maryland to secure funds for final design and construction
WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)...
- January 25, 2016
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that it will extend the formal comment period for the NEC FUTURE Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Tier 1 Draft EIS) until...
- January 20, 2016
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...
- November 13, 2015
Projects Target Future Needs in Rural and Urban Communities Nationwide
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- November 10, 2015
WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today released aTier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for NEC FUTURE, FRA’s long-term investment framework for the Northeast Corridor (NEC) between Washington, DC and...
- November 9, 2015
Projects Target Future Needs in Rural and Urban Communities Nationwide
Bridgeport, Conn. – Federal Railroad Administrator Sarah Feinberg today...
- November 6, 2015
WASHINGTON – As part of the Department of Transportation’s commitment to supporting innovative efforts to strengthen intercity connections and create jobs, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today awarded a $27.8 million grant to the State... - October 9, 2015
Will push for stronger track inspector training
Secures commitment from CSX to use improved technology to assist in...
- September 18, 2015
Secretary urges continued cooperation to build project
Project would reduce trip time to just over 2 hours from current 3.5
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