FRA Develops Model State Legislation to Improve Safety at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), together with states, developed model state legislation for use in developing bills to improve safety...
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- January 7, 2011
- December 9, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that $1.195 billion in high-speed rail funds originally designated for Wisconsin and Ohio will be redirected to other states eager to develop high-speed rail corridors...
- December 3, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
FRA Awards Delaware $450,000 To Study New Rail Service. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) $450,000 to conduct studies for...
- December 1, 2010
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced two research grants totaling $766,562 intended to advance the use of bio-based fuels and lubricants with the goal of cleaner air and decreasing the nation’s dependence on fossil...
- November 19, 2010
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that seven projects will share $50 million to help make the nation’s rail system safer by facilitating deployment of Positive Train Control (PTC) collision avoidance systems and...
- October 28, 2010
Public Demand for High-Speed Rail Continues to Exceed Available Dollars in Latest Round of Awards
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that 54 high-speed rail projects in...
- September 30, 2010
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $235 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars for high-speed rail projects in California, North Carolina, Ohio and Maryland.
“President Obama’s bold vision...
- September 29, 2010
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $50 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars for the State of Vermont to begin construction to improve 190 miles of track between St. Albans and Vernon on Amtrak’s...
- September 28, 2010
A long-term commitment is needed to help freight and passenger rail accommodate future U.S. economic and population growth. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced these findings of a new report, Moving Forward: A...
- September 17, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
News DigestU.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $750,000 in grants for Georgia, and $250,000 in grants for Kansas, to further develop their high-speed rail programs. The...