Latest Federal Railroad Administration News
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US: FRA Issues 25% More Rail Safety Fines in 2025
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced a 25% year-over-year increase in rail safety fines…
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FRA Finalises First Set of Deregulatory Rules for US Rail Network
The FRA has finalised a set of 11 deregulatory rules and deleted more than 1,000 words from the Federal Register.
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Federal Investment Interest Grows for Brightline West Rail Line
The U.S. High Speed Rail Coalition has expressed support for potential federal investment in the Brightline West rail project.
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US: $1.1 Billion to be Invested Into Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements
The Transportation Department Secretary has announced a $1.1 billion investment into improving safety at railroad crossings across the US.
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US: FRA Approves Waiver to Expand Field Tests of ATI Technology
The FRA's Railroad Safety Board has approved a waiver allowing railroads to expand the field testing of automated track inspection technolog…
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Trump Dividend Allocates $5 Billion in Funding for US Rail Safety and Reliability
A new US federal rail funding programme worth over 5 billion USD aims to improve the safety and reliability of intercity passenger rail.
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$3 Billion Brightline West Grant Agreement Officially Signed
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has officially signed the 3 billion USD grant agreement awarded to NDOT for Brightline West.
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$153 Million to Improve US Intercity Rail Network
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced 153 million USD in funding to improve the US intercity passenger rail network.
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US: Over $2 Billion Announced in Northeast Corridor Funding
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced over 2 billion USD in funding for projects on the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
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$2.4 Billion in CRISI Grants to Improve US Rail Infrastructure
The FRA has announced over 2.4 billion USD in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program grants.
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US: Planning and Development Grants Support Intercity Passenger Rail Services
The US Department of Transportation has awarded 900,000 USD to three agencies to enhance intercity passenger rail services.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Receives $20 Million to Revitalise Fresno Depot
California High-Speed Rail Authority has won funding for its Fresno High-Speed Rail Station Historic Depot Renovation and Plaza Activation P…
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FRA Studies the Expansion of Amtrak Long-Distance Passenger Rail Services
The FRA has concluded a series of meetings with stakeholders on its Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service study.
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New Images of Amtrak Airo Unveiled
Amtrak has unveiled renders of its newest train, the Amtrak Airo. The new trains will begin operating across Amtrak routes in 2026.
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Massachusetts Applies for FRA Funding to Support Improvements to Rail Corridors
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has applied to the US Federal Railroad Administration for $108m of funding.
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US: FRA Publishes Northeast Corridor Project Priorities
The FRA has published a list of priority projects to advance the development of the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
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1.4 Billion in Funding to Improve US Rail Infrastructure and Safety
The US Department of Transportation has announced over $1.4 billion in consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvement grant funding…
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Over $230 Million Awarded to Modernise US Intercity Passenger Rail Services
The US Department of Transportation has awarded over 233m USD to projects that will improve and modernise intercity passenger rail services.
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FRA Establishes Corridor ID Program to Enhance Intercity Passenger Rail Service
The FRA has established a new Corridor Identification and Development (ID) Program to transform the nation's passenger rail network.
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US Congress Passes Funding for Rail Infrastructure Improvements
US Congress has passed a $1.5 trillion government funding bill that will provide increased resources to the Federal Railroad Administration.
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US: Federal Grant Enables Expansion of Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago Rail Services
Improvements to the Twin Cities, La Cross, Milwaukee and Chicago rail corridor have been given the green light thanks to a new federal grant…
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United States: Amit Bose Announced as FRA Administrator
Amit Bose has been confirmed as the 15th Administrator of the United States Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
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FRA Announces $198 Million in Funding for Intercity Rail Projects
The US Federal Railroad Administration has issued $198 million in funding to repair intercity passenger railroad infrastructure and assets.
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PTC: 223 Route Miles Outstanding | NJ Transit Falling Behind
The FRA has published its third quarter 2020 update on the implementation of positive train control on the mandated route miles.