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National Association of Railroad Passengers
It is an honor to be here on behalf of President Obama and Secretary Foxx – and to be able to meet with NARP’s representatives from around the country. There is no greater advocacy group for train passengers in this country. And within NARP, all of you rank among its greatest advocates of the...FRA Develops First Multi-State Planning Study for High-Performance Rail in the Southwest; Invites Other Regions to Participate
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 states over the next 35 years. This is...
96th Annual Railway Tie Association Symposium and Technical Conference
At FRA, our mission is to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods by rail. We drive continuous safety improvement. And during this Administration, we’ve managed grant programs that invest in development projects touching on all three of these areas: safety,...Federal Railroad Administration Announces Findings from Metra Safety Assessment
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced the findings and recommendations from its focused safety assessment of Chicago’s Metra. The assessment finds Metra to be generally compliant with federal...
Southwest Chief Commission Meeting
It’s a pleasure to be with you today to discuss the future of the Southwest Chief and its importance to the Nation’s passenger rail network. Let me begin by thanking Senator Udall for his leadership on rail issues and to the Governor and members of this Commission who worked side-by-side with...American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA)
Thank you for the kind introduction. It is great to be home in Chicago – railroad hub of the nation – and great to be here with all of you. As a fifth-generation railroader, more than five years into this job, I continue to be humbled to be the first FRA Administrator to come from the ranks of...Sacramento Depot Phase 2 Groundbreaking Event
Good morning, everyone. Let me thank Congresswoman Matsui and Mayor Johnson for inviting me here today. And let me acknowledge the partnership driving this effort forward: from the citizens and members of the business community; to construction workers and architects; to city and regional leaders;...FRA releases DEIS for Public Comment on All Aboard Florida Project
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 All Aboard Florida – Operations LLC’s (AAF) passenger...