A Step Forward for Amtrak and Positive Train Control
Amtrak has been working with BNSF Railway to get Positive Train Control (PTC) in place on a number of track sections (subdivisions) owned by BNSF and used by Am...
Norfolk Southern Responds to FRA Request for Comments on Aut...
Norfolk Southern has submitted an open letter to the Federal Railroad Administration in response to a request for comments on automation in the rail industry. J...
New Deputy Administrator for the FRA: Mathew M. Sturges
Department for Transport in the United States government announces the appointment of Mathew M. Sturges as new Deputy Administrator at the Federal Railroad Admi...
U.S. FRA Announces $73 Million Available for Rail Capital Pr...
The U.S. Department of Transportation's FRA announced that it is accepting applications for $73 million in grant funding for rail capital projects that...
U.S. DOT Advances Rail Plans for Northeast Corridor
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has released the Northeast Corridor (NEC) FUTURE Record of Decision (ROD).
Amtrak Engineer Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter
Amtrak engineer charged with involuntary manslaughter after causing a crash that killed 8 in Pennsylvania in May 2015. He is said to have been distracted.
ENSCO, Inc. Awarded 5-Year ATIP Contract from the FRA
ENSCO, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been named an awardee by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for the Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP)....
U.S. DOT Launches New Railroad Crossing Safety Ad
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently launched the “Stop! Trains Can’t” railroad crossing safety ad, targeting young male motorists and...