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Federal Railroad Administration Announces Multistate Request for Proposals for Next-Generation Passenger Rail Locomotives
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that U.S. manufacturers are being invited to submit bids to produce high-performance, next-generation diesel-electric locomotives.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces Important Milestone on Grant for Rochester, N.Y., Train Station
New Station Improves Access to Amtrak Service, Passenger Amenities
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced the obligation of a $15 million grant to design and construct a new train station in Rochester, N.Y. The project is one of 47...
Federal Railroad Administration Issues Emergency Order to Prevent Unintended Hazardous Materials Train Movement
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today issued an Emergency Order and Safety Advisory to help prevent trains operating on mainline tracks or sidings from moving unintentionally. The FRA’s announcement was made in response...
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