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CHICAGO – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today helped break ground on the “Englewood Flyover” project, a critical component to the Chicago hub of the Midwest high-speed rail network. The construction project will build a bridge to separate traffic along...
Federal Railroad Administrator Joe Szabo today issued a safety advisory to the railroad industry to help prevent injuries and fatalities from employees working between rail cars during switching operations and other dangerous or unsafe workplace behaviors.
“Safety is...
Partnership will help revitalize the domestic railway manufacturing sector, support Obama Administration’s historic investments in transportation and create jobs
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Acting Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today awarded $7.9 million for the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to construct a new station in Tukwila, WA, replacing the current, temporary wooden structure and creating enhanced intermodal and parking facilities....
FRA Develops Model State Legislation for Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Violations. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), in collaboration with various government, labor and industry stakeholders, has developed model state legislation intended to strengthen penalties for...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the award of $21 million for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for engineering to begin on three projects to improve Southern California’s Pacific Surfliner Corridor, one of the nation’...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today awarded $150 million to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for a high-speed rail project that will increase the safety and reliability of Amtrak’s Wolverine and Blue Water services between Detroit and Chicago and...
Building First Segment Will Employ More Than 100,000 People over Next Five Years
WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today awarded a $928.6 million grant to the California High-Speed Rail Authority for initial construction of California High-Speed...
FRA Issues Safety Advisory for Bridge Workers. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a Safety Advisory to remind railroads, contractors and railroad bridge workers of safety practices intended to prevent accidents and casualties to employees. FRA...
Tuesday, December 15, 1998 (Washington, DC) NEW ORLEANS—U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater today joined Bolivia’s Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Jorge Pacheco, and Federal Railroad Administrator Jolene M. Molitoris in announcing a technical assistance...