"An investigation team from the Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration are en route to a CSX crude oil train derailment in West Virginia. Both agencies are...

Statement from FRA Acting Administrator Sarah Feinberg regarding Metro-North train accident

(Issued Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at 10:30 p.m.)

"Tonight's accident on Metro-North's...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced today that Department of Transportation Chief of Staff Sarah Feinberg will serve as Acting Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).  She succeeds Joseph C. Szabo...

Federal Railroad Administration Issues Industry-Wide Safety Advisory on Roadway Worker Authority Limits

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today issued a...

WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today issued a final rule that strengthens...

 FORT WORTH, Texas — Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph C. Szabo today joined Congresswoman Kay Granger in celebrating the re-opening of a 141-year-old railroad interlocking that will improve safety while relieving rail congestion following a...

CHICAGO – Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph C. Szabo today joined Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, Senator Dick Durbin and other federal, state and local officials for the dedication of the Englewood Flyover project. The $133 million Flyover, which...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today published its first multi-state plan for a comprehensive, high-performing passenger rail network that will support rail planning in six Southwestern...

WASHINGTON – The U. S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today published the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Orlando to West Palm Beach section (Phase II)  of...