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Press Releases

If you are interested in searching for press releases prior to 2025, please visit our News Archive.

August 27, 2025

Actions are part of broader initiative to improve travel for the American people,...

August 26, 2025

Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) withdrew funding for four projects related to California’s High-Speed Rail boondoggle. The move will save...

June 11, 2025

New portal provides added functionality and data analysis capabilities.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced today that it has finalized the transition to a new, more user-friendly online...

June 6, 2025

Report identifies years of mismanagement, broken promises, and wasted federal taxpayer dollars

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today released the Federal...

April 22, 2025

New project scope prioritizes safety, cuts unnecessary requirements for vital Northeast Corridor bridge

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Railroad...