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DOT Awards $10.9 Million to City of West Memphis, Ark.Wednesday, May 22, 2013
TIGER project will increase port's freight rail capacityView Details
Hudson Yards Project FONSIMonday, May 20, 2013
Amtrak has proposed to build an underground concrete casing through New York rail yardView Details
Report to Congress on Historic PreservationThursday, May 16, 2013
Study examines compliance of federally funded railroad projects with National Historic Preservation ActView Details
National Train Day CelebrationSaturday, May 11, 2013
FRA Administrator speaks on National Train Day at Washington Union StationView Details
$30.2 Million for Hurricane Sandy RecoveryFriday, May 03, 2013
DOT funding assists Amtrak in repairing damage along Northeast Corridor View Details
Speech: Women's Transportation SeminarFriday, May 03, 2013
FRA Administrator discusses FY14 budget priorities with WTS Chicago chapter View Details
Press Release: Safety Advisory 2013-13Friday, May 03, 2013
FRA makes recommendations to railroads regarding car-handling procedures during flat switching operationsView Details
100 Years of ConnectionsMonday, April 29, 2013
FRA Administrator addresses American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association on 100th anniversaryView Details
Press Release: Central Florida Rail UpgradeFriday, April 26, 2013
FRA announces a $2.2 million grant for city of Tavares, Fla.View Details
Press Release: Revitalized King Street StationWednesday, April 24, 2013
Station to serve as catalyst for economic developmentView Details
NEPA and High-Speed Rail ConferenceTuesday, April 23, 2013
FRA Deputy Administrator delivers remarks and presentationView Details
DOT Secretary Announces Fifth Round of TIGERMonday, April 22, 2013
$474 million in grant funding available for competitive grant programView Details
FY 2014 Budget & Five-Year Reauthorization ProposalThursday, April 18, 2013
Presentation outlines FRA 2014 budget prioritiesView Details
TFI News Transport Finance Investors ForumThursday, April 18, 2013
FRA Deputy Administrator highlights FY 2014 budget requestView Details
Eastern Region Rail Crossing ConferenceWednesday, April 17, 2013
FRA Administrator addresses our goal of continuous safety improvementsView Details
Eastern Region Rail Crossing ConferenceWednesday, April 17, 2013
FRA Administrator addresses dinner meetingView Details
Webcast: Starting Point for ReauthorizationThursday, April 11, 2013
Replay of House T&I Subcommittee hearingView Details
Written Testimony: Starting Point for ReauthorizationThursday, April 11, 2013
Hearing testimony before House T&I SubcommitteeView Details
Oral Testimony: Starting Point for ReauthorizationThursday, April 11, 2013
Hearing testimony before House T&I SubcommitteeView Details
DOT Budget HighlightsThursday, April 11, 2013
FY 2014 budget request includes bold rail reauthorization proposal View Details
Preliminary Alternatives ReportThursday, April 04, 2013
NEC FUTURE report presents 15 Preliminary AlternativesView Details
Hudson Yards Concrete Casing ConstructionFriday, March 29, 2013
Amtrak has prepared an Environmental AssessmentView Details
Vehicle/Track Interaction Safety StandardsFriday, March 22, 2013
Final rule revises standards for track geometry and safety limitsView Details
Intercity Passenger Rail PresentationWednesday, March 13, 2013
Joseph C. Szabo presents from the US DOT Intercity Passenger Rail ForumView Details
Emergency Declaration for Winter Storm QThursday, February 21, 2013
Emergency Relief Docket ActivatedView Details
Administrator Guest Blogs On FastlaneWednesday, February 20, 2013
Rail investments are reigniting Midwest manufacturing, FRA Administrator writes.View Details
Washington SCORT MeetingTuesday, February 19, 2013
FRA Deputy Administrator addresses state transportation leaders.View Details
New Railroad Bridge Breaks GroundThursday, February 14, 2013
Hopson Road project improves safety, speeds, reliabilityView Details
High-Speed Rail SummitWednesday, February 13, 2013
Administrator Szabo on the necessity of investing in modern railView Details
Emergency Declaration for Winter Storm NemoFriday, February 08, 2013
Emergency Relief Docket Activated.View Details
Administrator Szabo Addresses CBTC ConferenceTuesday, February 05, 2013
Speech highlights FRA safety goalsView Details
Positive Train Control NPRM Notice of ClarificationMonday, January 28, 2013
Comment Period Extended for PTC Proposed Rule.View Details
Amtrak & CHSRA Issue Joint RFIThursday, January 17, 2013
Press conference announcing request for information for next generation high-speed rail trainsets.View Details
End Workplace Electronic Device DistractionFriday, November 16, 2012
FRA Administrator Szabo Launches a Collaborative Effort to End Workplace Electronic Device DistractionView Details
Designing the Future for Northeast CorridorWednesday, October 24, 2012
Media Advisory on NEC Scoping MeetingsView Details
Proposed State Rail Plan GuidanceWednesday, October 24, 2012
This draft guidance provides explains the proposed process to be followed in State rail development.View Details
FRA Report to Congress on Positive Train ControlWednesday, October 24, 2012
RSIA established a completion date for the installation of PTC systems by Dec. 31, 2015.View Details
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Nippon Sharyo expands rail car manufacturing plant

Transportation Secretary and FRA Administrator attend groundbreaking in Rochelle, IL.

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Record-breaking ridership

FRA Administrator highlights record increases in intercity passenger rail ridership nationwide in interview with Labor Press.

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The Greatest Year For Rail In Generations

FRA Administrator looks at some great successes from 2012, the safest year in rail industry history, and talks about our plans to build on those achievements.

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U.S. High-Speed Rail Summit 2013

FRA Administrator says, "America cannot afford not to have high-speed and higher-performing intercity passenger rail.

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Cab Technology Integration Lab

The CTIL is a locomotive simulator that will allow researchers to evaluate new locomotive automation technologies, instrumentation and add-on equipment.

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Electronic Device Distraction: A Message to Railroaders

As a fifth-generation railroader and the first FRA Administrator to come out of the ranks, FRA Administrator Szabo speaks from his own experience.

High-Speed Rail

The HSIPR Program was created to help address the nation's transportation challenges by making strategic investments in an efficient network of passenger rail corridors that connect communities across the country.

Obligated HSIPR Rail Funding by Mega-region