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Monday, February 08, 1999 (Washington, DC)
Federal Railroad Administrator Jolene M. Molitoris today announced the award of a $3.7 million contract to ENSCO, Inc., of Springfield, Va., for the acquisition of a new track geometry measurement vehicle to replace the FRA’s 18-year-old...
Tuesday, March 16, 1999 (Washington, DC) I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of all on-board Amtrak’s City of New Orleans—especially to those people who lost loved ones—in the terrible catastrophe last night outside of Chicago. Many individuals...
Friday, April 09, 1999 (Washington, DC) RAYMOND, Miss.—U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater with Federal Railroad Administrator Jolene Molitoris, U.S. Rep. Ronnie Shows and U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson today discussed highway-rail grade crossing safety at a community roundtable...
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...