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Statement from Suzanne Emmerling, spokesperson for the U.S. DOT in response to a March 24, press release from the American Petroleum Institute (API):
"It's disappointing that API continues to look for reasons not to engage in improving safety. As Administrator Feinberg...
WASHINGTON – The Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today issued a Railworthiness Directive requiring railroad tank car owners to replace unapproved valves currently installed in some tank cars. The valves in question are UNNR ball valves...
According to an FRA Spokesperson:
“The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is aware of the Amtrak derailment that occurred this afternoon near Halifax, N.C.. We have a team of investigators en route to the scene. Once the scene is cleared of emergency response...
According to an FRA spokesperson:
“The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is aware of the crude oil train derailment this afternoon near Galena, Illinois. The derailed train is on fire. We have a team of investigators en route to the scene. Once the scene is contained and...
Federal Railroad Administration Ramps up Campaign to Enhance Safety at Nation’s Grade Crossings
FRA to continue work with local police to step up enforcement at crossings
WASHINGTON — As part of its ongoing effort to...
From FRA Spokesman, “The accident on Metrolink’s Ventura County Line this morning is a tragedy and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Federal Railroad Administration investigators are en route to the scene, and they will conduct a thorough investigation...
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Visits Charlotte to Highlight Passenger RailCalls for Increased National Transportation Investment
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx was joined by Vice President Joe Biden, Congresswoman Alma Adams,...
“Sarah Feinberg, Acting Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the agency’s Chief Safety Officer, Robert Lauby, will travel to West Virginia to survey the site of the derailment and fire.
Investigators from the Department of Transportation's FRA and...
"An investigation team from the Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration are en route to a CSX crude oil train derailment in West Virginia. Both agencies are monitoring the situation closely and will commence...