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Friday, May 07, 2010 (Washington, DC)
The Federal Railroad Administration has announced proposed rules to amend the Track Safety Standards and Passenger Equipment Safety Standards for high-speed and high cant deficiency train operations to promote safer rail vehicle and...
Monday, May 17, 2010 Washington, DC
Dates and locations of public outreach meetings to solicit input toward the development of the nation’s first National Rail Plan were announced today by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The National Rail Plan will lay out...
Monday, May 17, 2010 Washington, DC
U.S Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today continued his campaign to stop distracted driving by announcing a proposed rule to prohibit the improper use of distracting electronic devices by on-duty railroad operating employees. If...
Thursday, December 10, 1998 (Washington, DC) U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater today announced the expansion of the high-speed rail corridor program originated under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991.
The program will expand the number...
Thursday, May 27, 2010 Washington, DC
Vice President Biden Praises First Round of Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that nearly $80 million in grants have been delivered to states as part of President Obama's historic high...
Monday, June 28, 2010 Washington, DC
Funds Complement President Obama’s $8 Billion Initial Investment to Enhance High Speed Rail in America
The Obama Administration today took the next step toward realizing its vision for high-speed rail in the United States...
Friday, July 2, 2010 Washington, DC
News Digest
FRA Begins New Research Project on the Impact of Traumatic Stress on Train Crews. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) invites qualified researchers to apply for $50,000 in grant funding to initiate a study of...
Tuesday, Jul 6, 2010 Washington, DC
Washington, D.C. – In January, President Obama announced that Maine was awarded $35 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds for the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA). Today, U.S....
Monday, July 12, 2010
Amount Represents First Installment on $545 Million from Recovery Act
In January, President Obama announced that North Carolina was awarded $545 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to continue its...
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Federal Railroad Administrator (FRA) Joseph Szabo today announced a Final Rule requiring railroad track owners to adopt and follow specific procedures to protect the safety of their bridges, and to strengthen federal oversight of railroad bridge...