Federal Railroad Administration Seeks Applications for $115 Million in Planning and Construction Grants for High-Speed Rail

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 (Washington, DC)

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) this week will begin accepting applications for $115 million in planning and construction project funds for high-speed intercity passenger rail.

These solicitations will make available $50...

FRA Announces $50 Million Safety Technology Grant Program

Wednesday, April 7, 2010 (Washington, DC)

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will soon begin accepting grant applications for the deployment of positive train control (PTC) collision avoidance systems and complementary advanced technologies under a new $50 million...

DOT DIGEST: FRA Issues Proposed Rulemaking on Vehicle/Track Interaction Safety

Friday, May 07, 2010 (Washington, DC)

The Federal Railroad Administration has announced proposed rules to amend the Track Safety Standards and Passenger Equipment Safety Standards for high-speed and high cant deficiency train operations to promote safer rail vehicle and...

Federal Transportation Officials Seek Public Input on First Ever National Rail Plan

Monday, May 17, 2010 Washington, DC

Dates and locations of public outreach meetings to solicit input toward the development of the nation’s first National Rail Plan were announced today by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The National Rail Plan will lay out...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces Proposed Regulations to Prevent Railroad Crew Distractions While Operating Trains

Monday, May 17, 2010 Washington, DC

U.S Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today continued his campaign to stop distracted driving by announcing a proposed rule to prohibit the improper use of distracting electronic devices by on-duty railroad operating employees. If...

Transportation Secretary Slater Announces Expanded High-Speed Rail Program

Thursday, December 10, 1998 (Washington, DC) U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater today announced the expansion of the high-speed rail corridor program originated under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991.

The program will expand the number...

Nearly $80 Million in High-Speed Rail Funds Delivered to States

Thursday, May 27, 2010 Washington, DC

Vice President Biden Praises First Round of Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that nearly $80 million in grants have been delivered to states as part of President Obama's historic high...

High Speed Rail Moves Forward: Federal Railroad Administration Seeks Applications for $2.3 Billion in High-Speed Rail Grants

Monday, June 28, 2010 Washington, DC

Funds Complement President Obama’s $8 Billion Initial Investment to Enhance High Speed Rail in America

The Obama Administration today took the next step toward realizing its vision for high-speed rail in the United States...

DOT DIGEST: FRA Announces $50,000 grant for the Study of Traumatic Stress in Train Crews ; FRA Requires State Action Plans for 10 States with the Most Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Collisions

Friday, July 2, 2010 Washington, DC

News Digest

FRA Begins New Research Project on the Impact of Traumatic Stress on Train Crews. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) invites qualified researchers to apply for $50,000 in grant funding to initiate a study of...

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $35 Million in Recovery Act Funding For Downeaster Rail Improvements

Tuesday, Jul 6, 2010 Washington, DC

Washington, D.C. – In January, President Obama announced that Maine was awarded $35 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds for the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA). Today, U.S....