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DEARBORN, Mich. – Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph C. Szabo today joined Senator Carl Levin and Congressman John Dingell to break ground on a new $28.2 million federally-funded intermodal train and bus station that will help revitalize downtown Dearborn and provide...
First Multistate Order for Standardized Rail Cars Will Help Boost American Manufacturers
WASHINGTON – Rail car manufacturers across the country will have an opportunity to submit bids to produce the first American-made, standardized passenger rail cars, U.S....
DOT Issues Guidance for Pedestrian Safety at Train Stations.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) guidance for railroads and public transit...
Illinois, Indiana and Michigan to Move Forward on Critical Midwest
High Speed Rail Study
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that Illinois, Indiana and Michigan have agreed to move forward with a comprehensive study...
Oklahoma Receives $6.75 Million Tiger III Grant to Upgrade Rail for Oil and Gas Delivery
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the signing of an agreement for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to receive $6.75 million from the Transportation...
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $15.8 Million Funding Agreement to Eliminate Detroit Rail Bottleneck
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced a final agreement of $15.8 million for the West Detroit Connection Track project...
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces Changes to Positive Train Control Regulations that Will Ensure Safety, Allow Flexibility and Save Money
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced changes to regulations governing the...
Monday, November 01, 1999 (Washington, DC )
U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater today announced the nationwide distribution and premiere viewing of an educational video about highway-rail grade crossing safety for local law enforcement throughout the country.
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Friday, November 05, 1999 (Washington, DC)
Continuing the Clinton Administration’s effort to improve transportation safety, U.S. Secretary Rodney E. Slater today announced a final rule to revise and update the federal safety regulations that govern both the nation’s railroads...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced guidance for further reducing highway-rail grade crossing and railroad trespassing incidents. The guidance to railroads and state and local governments is also aimed at keeping pedestrians safe near train stations.
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