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Positive Train Control NPRM Notice of Clarification

In response to a petition for rulemaking, FRA proposed, in a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) dated December 11, 2012, amendments to regulations implementing a requirement of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 that certain passenger and freight railroads install positive train control (...

Amtrak Press Event RFI Announcement: New High-Speed Rail Train Sets

Today’s announcement is one more step in our efforts to bring high-speed rail to America. Combining orders between Amtrak and the California High Speed Rail Authority will make it easier and more attractive for high-speed rail manufacturers to build factories here in the USA, bringing new high-...