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California High-Speed Rail Plan: Skyrocketing Costs and Project Concerns

Chairman Mica, Ranking Member Rahall and members of the Committee: It is my honor to represent President Obama and Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood before you today to discuss the California high-speed rail (HSR) project. This testimony will first explain why we believe high-speed rail is...

Compilation of Pedestrian Safety Devices In Use at Grade Crossings

As part of the US DOT Grade Crossing Safety Action Plan issued in June of 2004, FRA's Office of Safety has been charged with developing an inventory of pedestrian warning devices in use at grade crossings of all types. From the Action Plan: "...the FRA will make available a compilation of...

Inventory Updating Instructions for Quiet Zones

Due to our recent website upgrade some of the links in legacy documents might point to the decommissioned site location.  We recommend that users take advantage of the search engine above to locate the material they seek on the current website.  Be assured that we are working...

Metrolink Press Event

To reach this milestone today, Metrolink received Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) approval of its Positive Train Control Implementation Plan in May 2010; approval for field testing, which is ongoing; and has secured more than $200 million in federal, state, and local funding. And based on...

Gulf Coast Mayors Summit Remarks

Now, let me share some good news. Right now we’re working with the New Orleans Regional Planning Commission on a million-dollar grant to plan for improvements to the city’s Union Passenger Terminal, a vital hub for three of Amtrak’s long-distance routes.