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U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that Mathew M. Sturges has been appointed Deputy Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (US DOT’s) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today released a status update on its efforts to assist railroads in implementing positive train control systems (PTC), along with the railroads’ self-reported progress for the fourth quarter of 2017.
As Prepared Remarks of Ronald L. Batory Swearing-In Ceremony as the 14th Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters Washington, DC - February 28, 2018
Ronald L. Batory was sworn in this morning by U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao as the 14th Administrator of the FRA. A railroad industry professional with more than 45 years of experience, Mr. Batory is widely respected, having worked successfully for small and large rail carriers across the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that it is accepting applications for $73 million in grant funding for projects that can strengthen intercity passenger rail, support capital projects and boost safety initiatives that may include the implementation of positive train control, improved highway-rail grade crossings, and congestion mitigation.
In accordance with the FAST Act, the U.S. Department of Transportation today announced the final updated Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) in regard to Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) brakes on certain trains. After careful review in accordance with the Congressional mandate contained in the FAST Act, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will rescind the ECP mandate.
Pursuant to 49 CFR §211.45, Federal Railroad Administration Acting Administrator Heath Hall has determined that the imminent threat of Tropical Storm Nate, with potential hurricane force winds, severe storm surge, flooding rains, and potential power outages predicted to occur along the United States Gulf Coast constitutes an "emergency event" as related to railroad operations.
The FRA today released a Tier I combined Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision (FEIS/ROD) for the High-Speed Ground Transportation (HSGT) project that will ultimately connect Atlanta to Chattanooga, TN.
The U.S. DOT's Federal Railroad Administration today announced the completion of the Tier II DEIS under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the Southeast High-Speed Rail Corridor from Washington, D.C., to south of Richmond, VA.
Pursuant to Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Rail Safety for Law Enforcement; Incident Investigation
This video brings a clear understanding to law enforcement officers the challenges associated with investigating highway-rail grade crossing collisions.
Rail Safety for Emergency Response Services
FRA releases informational videos for emergency response services as part of its Grade Crossing Safety & Trespass Prevention program.
Rail Safety for Law Enforcement
FRA releases informational videos for first responders and emergency dispatchers as part of its Grade Crossing Safety & Trespass Prevention program.
Rail Safety for Emergency Dispatchers
FRA releases informational videos for first responders and emergency dispatchers as part of its Grade Crossing Safety & Trespass Prevention program.
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