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WHAT'S NEW
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph C. Szabo today joined Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, Senator Dick Durbin and other federal, state and local officials for the dedication of the Englewood Flyover project. 
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Administrator Szabo delivers remarks at the Englewood Flyover Ribbon Cutting Event in Chicago, IL.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Administrator Szabo delivers remarks to the National Association of Rail Passengers in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Monday, October 20, 2014
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) invites groups of states to submit Statements of Interest and Qualifications for participating in an FRA-led regional rail planning process.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Safety is our number one priority. Battling EVD is a shared responsibility.
Friday, October 17, 2014
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today published its first multi-state plan for a comprehensive, high-performing passenger rail network that will support rail planning in six Southwestern states over the next 35 years. This is the first multi-state rail planning effort FRA has embarked upon, making it a model for future regional planning efforts.
Friday, October 17, 2014
A regional rail plan serves several purposes: First, it identifies and describes a common, long-term vision for regional passenger rail service and the required infrastructure network based on existing conditions, projections of future travel demand, and the optimal role for rail service in a multi-modal transportation context. Secondly, it identifies the potential institutional arrangements, financial requirements, and planning and development activities needed to achieve the vision.
Friday, October 17, 2014
The report of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives (H.R. Report No. 110-238) for the U.S. Department of Transportation directed the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to submit a report to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations that summarizes the capital investment needs of Class II and Class III railroads and the extent to which such needs are met by sources other than the Federal government.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Administrator Szabo meets with the 96th Annual Railway Tie Association in Orlando, FL.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
The FRA’s report on the focused safety assessment of the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation
Thursday, October 09, 2014
Administator Szabo speaks to the Southwest Chief Commission in Pueblo, CO.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Administrator delivers remarks to American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) Annual Conference.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Administrator delivers remarks for Sacramento Depot Phase 2 Groundbreaking Event in Sacramento, CA.
Monday, September 15, 2014
Administrator meets with Union League Club of Chicago.
Monday, September 15, 2014
Twenty-five years of data shows 4th Quarter spike in fatal roadway worker incidents.
Tuesday, September 09, 2014
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration today issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that will help protect communities from crude oil and hazardous materials incidents by strengthening requirements for securing unattended freight trains.
Monday, September 08, 2014
Administrator meet with FRA stakeholders.
Friday, September 05, 2014
Deputy Administrator speaks to U.S. Japan Research Institute
Friday, August 22, 2014
$350,000 to support Short Line Safety Institute
Friday, August 15, 2014
FRA Administrator: Rail projects improving safety
Friday, August 15, 2014
FRA Administrator visits rail projects in North Carolina
Wednesday, August 06, 2014
FRA Administrator: Rail project a prototype for projects needed throughout Northeast Corridor
Monday, August 04, 2014
GROW AMERICA grows investment in rail R&D
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Federal rail investments fueling job growth
Monday, July 07, 2014
The FRA recently issued a Notice of Funding Availability to solicit applications for eligible projects
Wednesday, July 02, 2014
The FRA Administrator’s Declaration of
Emergency Event 7/14/2014
Friday, June 27, 2014
WASHINGTON – The U. S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today issued a Record of Decision (ROD) for the 114-mile Fresno to Bakersfield Section of the California High-Speed Train System. The ROD is the last step in the National Environmental Policy Act process and clears the way to break ground on the project.
Friday, June 20, 2014
RICHMOND, Va. – Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph C. Szabo today called on elected officials and transportation planners in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia to develop a shared vision of rail service along the Southeast High-Speed Rail Corridor (SEHSR) between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta. Administrator Szabo’s challenge came as he addressed members and supporters of Virginians for High-Speed Rail during their 20th anniversary luncheon in Richmond.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Administrator Joseph C. Szabo speaks at the 20th anniversary meeting for VA for High Speed Rail
Monday, June 16, 2014
Administrator Szabo speaks at the APTA Rail Conference in Montreal.
Friday, June 06, 2014
FRA announces the launch of a deep dive safety assessment
Tuesday, June 03, 2014
Senate Surface Transportation Subcommittee Hearing on Surface Transportation Reauthorization
Friday, May 30, 2014
Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph C. Szabo visited a rail automation plant in Louisville that is helping engineer the next generation of rail safety.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Notification of Bakken Crude Oil Shipments
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
Emergency Order and Safety Advisory Issued
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
USDOT issues Emergency Order on Transport of Bakken Crude Oil.
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
Notice of Safety Advisory
Tuesday, May 06, 2014
Administrator Szabo speaks about railroad safety at the 101st annual ASLRRA Convention.
Saturday, May 03, 2014
Deputy Administrator Karen Hedlund gives remarks at National Train Day Toledo.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Administrator Szabo testifies about rail safety and Amtrak's performance.
Wednesday, April 09, 2014
FRA and RSAC approve proposed rule and other key recommendations
Friday, April 04, 2014
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Revises Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness Regulations.
Thursday, April 03, 2014
DOT Modal Administrators’ Testimony before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing Urban Development and Related Agencies of the House Appropriations Committee
Wednesday, April 02, 2014
FRA Deputy Administrator on four-year rail bill's support for improvement projects
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Proposed rule for Passenger Train Exterior Side Door Safety
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Final rule for the Critical Incident Stress Plans
Friday, March 14, 2014
FRA announces its findings on Metro-North
Friday, March 07, 2014
Presentation for stakeholders
Friday, March 07, 2014
Written testimony detailing FRA's record and vision for leading next generation of safety
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
FRA Administrator testifies at House T&I rail safety hearing
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
FRA Administrator talks about role of rail improvement projects in strengthening safety
Friday, January 31, 2014
FCC seeks input on Program Comment governing Section 106 review process for PTC wayside equipment
Friday, January 24, 2014
New regulations require performance-based rail inspections
Friday, January 24, 2014
FRA announces new regulations to help identify rail flaws and further eliminate risk of derailments
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
FRA Deputy Administrator testifies before Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Tuesday, January 07, 2014
Emergency Relief Docket activated due to extreme cold, ice, and severe winter weather
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced an $18.5 million grant.
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
FRA Today announced the publication of a Final Rule that increases the rail equipment accident/incident reporting threshold for 2014
Friday, December 13, 2013
FRA Administrator writes on DOT blog about 60-day safety assessment of Metro-North
Thursday, December 12, 2013
FRA launches 60-day comprehensive safety assessment of Metro-North commuter railroad
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Advisory contains four recommendations to ensure railroads comply with speed restrictions
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Industry-wide advisory to help ensure railroads adhere to federal regulations regarding train speed limits
Friday, December 06, 2013
FRA requires Metro-North to take specific, immediate steps to improve safety
Friday, December 06, 2013
FRA establishes requirements for train speeds and staffing on Metro-North commuter railroad
Friday, December 06, 2013
FRA activates Emergency Relief Docket for railroads affected by winter storm
Friday, November 29, 2013
Adjustment of Quiet Zone NSRT / Passenger Train Emergency Systems Final Rule
Monday, November 25, 2013
Recovery Act project in Missouri completed early, under budget
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
The importance of proper characterization-classification-selection of packing group for Class 3 materials
Thursday, November 14, 2013
FRA Administrator testifies before House T&I Committee about ensuring Northeast Corridor resiliency
Thursday, November 07, 2013
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA): $550,000 for projects that improve railroad safety, efficiency
Tuesday, November 05, 2013
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA): $1.87 Million in disaster assistance for Class II and III railroads
Thursday, October 31, 2013
FRA Administrator on continuing efforts to reduce risk in complex, interconnected rail system
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Rule
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Surging ridership reveals need for predictable, reliable rail funding, FRA Administrator writes
Friday, October 04, 2013
FRA’s Emergency Relief Docket is Activated
Monday, September 30, 2013
FAMES Committee issues roadway worker safety alert
Monday, September 23, 2013
FRA Administrator highlights importance of strong State rail planning
Friday, September 13, 2013
The President of the United States has signed an Emergency Declaration for Colorado
Friday, September 06, 2013
FRA Administrator in Rochester, NH to award funding for 42 miles of rail repairs
Friday, September 06, 2013
$1.4 million grant will repair 42 miles of rail along Maine-New Hampshire border
Thursday, September 05, 2013
Project repairs 20 miles of rail
Thursday, September 05, 2013
FRA Administrator: TIGER reveals pent-up demand for transportation projects
Friday, August 30, 2013
The inappropriate use of electronic devices has been linked to accidents and fatalities.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
FRA's safety advisory committee meets to consider safety measures following Quebec derailment
Thursday, August 29, 2013
49th Meeting of the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee
Thursday, August 08, 2013
U.S. manufacturers invited to submit bids to produce 35 high-performance, diesel-electric locomotives.
Thursday, August 08, 2013
$15 million grant supports construction of new, 12,000-square-foot station
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
Railroad Safety Advisory Committee to meet on August 29, 2013.
Friday, August 02, 2013
FRA establishes additional requirements for preventing unintended train movement
Friday, August 02, 2013
With Emergency Order, FRA issues recommendations to prevent unintended train movement
Friday, August 02, 2013
Information on FRA's Emergency Order, Safety Advisory, and Safety Action Plan
Thursday, August 01, 2013
Analysis of Patterns of Fatal Accidents by Hours of Day
Monday, July 08, 2013
TIGER 2011 grant expands state's export capacity
Monday, July 01, 2013
NCDOT to eliminate 50 crossings between Charlotte and Raleigh
Thursday, June 27, 2013
FRA Administrator testifies before U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Monday, June 24, 2013
FRA Administrator celebrates milestone for Pacific Northwest rail, tours mudslide sites
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
FRA Administrator testifies before U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
launch of an iOS smartphone mobile application, the Rail Crossing Locator App
Friday, June 14, 2013
RSAC votes unanimously to recomend action
Friday, June 14, 2013
FRA Administrator talks about FRA's commitment to continuous rail safety improvements
Monday, June 03, 2013
FRA Administrator speaks at General Session in Philadelphia, PA
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
TIGER grant supports rehabilitation of 296-mile stretch of Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad track
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
TIGER project will increase port's freight rail capacity
Monday, May 20, 2013
Amtrak has proposed to build an underground concrete casing through New York rail yard
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Study examines compliance of federally funded railroad projects with National Historic Preservation Act
Saturday, May 11, 2013
FRA Administrator speaks on National Train Day at Washington Union Station
Friday, May 03, 2013
DOT funding assists Amtrak in repairing damage along Northeast Corridor
Friday, May 03, 2013
FRA Administrator discusses FY14 budget priorities with WTS Chicago chapter
Friday, May 03, 2013
FRA makes recommendations to railroads regarding car-handling procedures during flat switching operations
Monday, April 29, 2013
FRA Administrator addresses American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association on 100th anniversary
Friday, April 26, 2013
FRA announces a $2.2 million grant for city of Tavares, Fla.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Station to serve as catalyst for economic development
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
FRA Deputy Administrator delivers remarks and presentation
Monday, April 22, 2013
$474 million in grant funding available for competitive grant program
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Presentation outlines FRA 2014 budget priorities
Thursday, April 18, 2013
FRA Deputy Administrator highlights FY 2014 budget request
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
FRA Administrator addresses our goal of continuous safety improvements
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
FRA Administrator addresses dinner meeting
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Hearing testimony before House T&I Subcommittee
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Hearing testimony before House T&I Subcommittee
Thursday, April 11, 2013
FY 2014 budget request includes bold rail reauthorization proposal
Thursday, April 04, 2013
NEC FUTURE report presents 15 Preliminary Alternatives
Friday, March 29, 2013
Amtrak has prepared an Environmental Assessment
Friday, March 22, 2013
Final rule revises standards for track geometry and safety limits
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Joseph C. Szabo presents from the US DOT Intercity Passenger Rail Forum
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Emergency Relief Docket Activated
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Rail investments are reigniting Midwest manufacturing, FRA Administrator writes.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
FRA Deputy Administrator addresses state transportation leaders.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Hopson Road project improves safety, speeds, reliability
Friday, February 08, 2013
Emergency Relief Docket Activated.
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Speech highlights FRA safety goals
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