Press Releases
FRA Launches Risk Reduction Safety Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a final rule, launching the Risk Reduction Program (RRP) to support an increasing standard of safety for the nation’s freight railroads.Federal Railroad Administration Launches Web Portal For Public to Report Blocked Railroad Crossings
PRESS RELEASE NUMBER: FRA 15-19 CONTACT: FRA Public Affairs PHONE: (202) 493-6024Restoration and Enhancement Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity Extension and Supplemental Funding Notice
FRA is adding funding to and extending the application submittal period for its NOFO for the Restoration and Enhancement Grants Program (R&E Program) published on November 6, 2019 (84 FR 59907). The basis for the funding increase and extension is the appropriation of additional amounts...U.S. Department of Transportation Advances Rail Plans for Northeast Corridor
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today released the Northeast Corridor (NEC) FUTURE Record of Decision (ROD). NEC FUTURE is FRA’s comprehensive planning effort to identify ways to improve the reliability, capacity, connectivity,...
U.S. DOT Launches New Railroad Crossing Safety Ad
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today launched the “Stop! Trains Can’t” ad targeting young male motorists and encouraging them to act cautiously at railroad crossings. The campaign is the latest in a two-year effort by DOT to reduce accidents and...
FRA Hits Highest-Ever Penalty Rate
WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that its enforcement of federal rail safety rules has led to the highest-ever civil penalty collection rate in the agency’s 50-year history, surpassing last year’s record-breaking rate.
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Upgrades to allow for more frequent, reliable and faster rail service along the Northeast Corridor recommended
WASHINGTON - After four years of working with the Northeast states, federal and state partner agencies and dozens and dozens of public meetings, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today recommended a vision to build a better and stronger Northeast Corridor (NEC) over the next 30 years....
FRA Completes Environmental Review for New B&P Tunnel
WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today finished the environmental review (final environmental impact statement, or FEIS) to replace the Civil War-era Baltimore and Potomac (B&P) Tunnel. The FEIS includes review of the route (Alternative 3B) for a new tunnel...