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Monday, April 19, 1999 (Washington, DC)
MANASSAS, Va..-- Federal Railroad Administrator Jolene Molitoris today joined U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf at a community meeting in Manassas, Va., to discuss highway-rail grade crossing safety.
"Record levels of investment are bringing about...
Tuesday, April 20, 1999 (Washington, DC ) LAREDO, Texas—Federal Railroad Administrator Jolene Molitoris joined City of Laredo Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores today to discuss highway-rail grade crossing safety.
"Record levels of investment are bringing about improved rail safety,...
Wednesday, May 05, 1999 (Washington, DC)
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) yesterday submitted to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) its first detailed assessment of safety concerning the pending acquisition of Conrail by CSX Transportation Incorporated (CSX) and Norfolk...
Friday, May 07, 1999 (Washington, DC )
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administrator Jolene Molitoris will receive the Ellis Island Medal of Honor at a ceremony in the Great Hall on Ellis Island on Saturday, May 8, 1999.
This award is given to...
Monday, April 06, 1998 (Washington, DC ) DOT Secretary Slater Announces Award Of $2.28 Million for Grade-Crossing Projects On NC Designated High-Speed Rail Corridor
As part of President Clinton’s commitment to developing high-speed passenger rail service and improving safety at...
Monday, May 10, 1999 (Washington, DC )
U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater today announced historic, comprehensive standards to improve the safety of America’s railroad passenger equipment.
"This is the first time in the United States that we will have...
Wednesday, May 19, 1999 (Washington, DC )
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater today announced a new rail direct loan and loan guarantee program that could provide up to $3.5 billion in loans, including $1 billion for projects primarily benefitting shortline and regional...
Monday, May 24, 1999 (Washington, DC )
U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater today announced grants to seven states and authorities for pre-construction planning for magnetic levitation (Maglev) high-speed ground transportation.
"Maglev technology has the potential to...
Tuesday, June 01, 1999 (Washington, DC )
U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater today announced a proposal to assure the safety of passengers in light rail trains operating on the general railroad system. A joint policy statement issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation...
Wednesday, June 16, 1999 (Washington, DC )
U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater today announced the award of a $99,000 Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant to Tuskegee University in Alabama for rail fatigue research.
"This grant demonstrates President Clinton and...