Latest U.S. Department of Transportation News
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Federal Review Finds California High-Speed Rail Project in Default of Grant Terms
The US DOT has determined that the California High-Speed Rail Authority is in default of its federal grant terms, which may be terminated.
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Can US Rail Survive Trump’s Second Term?
At Railway Interchange, industry in the rail sector explored the impact of the USA's new political chapter under President Trump.
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Revised Plan Announced for Northeast Corridor's Dock Bridge
The US Department of Transportation has announced a revised plan for the rehabilitation of Dock Bridge in New Jersey, saving $140 million.
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Trump Administration Reassigns Penn Station Overhaul to Amtrak
The US DOT has announced that Amtrak will assume leadership of the Penn Station reconstruction project in New York City, replacing the MTA.
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US DOT Terminates $63.9M Texas High-Speed Rail Grant
The US DOT has withdrawn a 63.9 million USD federal grant originally allocated to Amtrak for the Texas High-Speed Rail Corridor project.
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US DOT to Review Funding for California High-Speed Rail
The US DOT is reviewing the California High-Speed Rail project to assess whether federal funding commitments should continue.
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$2.4 Billion Allocated to Fund US Rail Projects
The Federal Railroad Administration has allocated 2.4 billion USD from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for 122 rail improvement projects.
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Over $1 Billion in Funding for US Intercity Rail Systems
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced more than 1 bn USD to support the expansion of America’s intercity passenger rail system.
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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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Freight Rail Lines to Be Upgraded in California
The US Department of Transportation has announced the provision of a 31.4 million USD loan to upgrade key freight rail lines in California.
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Brightline West Granted $3bn in Federal Funding
The US DOT has awarded 3 billion USD in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to progress the Brightline West high-speed rail project.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority to Receive $3.1bn in Federal Funding
The US Department of Transportation has awarded the California High-Speed Rail Authority almost 3.1 billion USD in funding.
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US DOT Announces Largest Investment in Intercity Passenger Rail in 50 Years
The US Department of Transportation has announced the availability of 2.3 billion USD in funding for intercity passenger rail projects.
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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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US: FRA Publishes Funding Opportunities for Positive Train Control
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the remaining grants for the installation …
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BNSF Applies for PTC Deadline Extension to Ensure Third-Party Compliance
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) has applied for a PTC deadline extension of two years. All trains which operate on its lines equipped with PTC m…