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It is an honor to be here on behalf of President Obama and Secretary Foxx – and to be able to meet with NARP’s representatives from around the country. There is no greater advocacy group for train passengers in this country. And within NARP, all of you rank among its greatest advocates of the...
This Environmental Assessment (EA) evaluates the construction of double tracking along the mainline service line of the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) from north of Shipman (Milepost 230) to Godfrey (Milepost 253), in Jersey, Macoupin and Madison Counties, Illinois. The Preferred Alternative...
The report of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives (H.R. Report No. 110-238) for the U.S. Department of Transportation directed the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to submit a report to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations that summarizes the capital...
At FRA, our mission is to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods by rail. We drive continuous safety improvement. And during this Administration, we’ve managed grant programs that invest in development projects touching on all three of these areas: safety,...
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) conducted an intensive, focused safety assessment of the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation (Metra) after three serious incidents occurred between May 27, 2014, and June 3, 2014. FRA's proactive response was intended to identify...