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National Rail Plan - Federal Register Notice

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...

The Federal Role in National Transportation Policy

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...

Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008

Chairman Lautenberg, Ranking Member Wicker and members of the Subcommittee: It is my honor to represent Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood before you today to discuss the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA). PRIIA has contributed to forming a strong, robust and vital...

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...