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FRA Statement Regarding Amtrak Accident near Halifax, N.C.

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...

Statement on the BNSF Accident Near Galena, Illinois

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...

Secretary Foxx Visits Charlotte to Highlight Passenger Rail

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,...

News Digest: FRA Statement on West Virginia Derailment

"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...

FRA Statement Regarding Feb. 3, 2015 Metro-North Accident

Statement from FRA Acting Administrator Sarah Feinberg regarding Metro-North train accident

(Issued Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at 10:30 p.m.)

"Tonight's accident on Metro-North's Harlem line is a tragedy and our thoughts and prayers are with the...