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  December 23, 2016FRA Hits Highest-Ever Penalty Rate**WASHINGTON –**The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that its enforcement of federal rail safety rules has led to the highest-ever civil penalty collection rate in the agency’s 50-year history, surpassing last year’s...
          December 16, 2016Upgrades to allow for more frequent, reliable and faster rail service along the Northeast Corridor recommendedWASHINGTON - After four years of working with the Northeast states, federal and state partner agencies and dozens and dozens of public meetings, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today recommended a...
          December 2, 2016FRA Completes Environmental Review for New B&P TunnelWASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today finished the environmental review (final environmental impact statement, or FEIS) to replace the Civil War-era Baltimore and Potomac (B&P) Tunnel.  The FEIS includes review of the...
          November 28, 2016Latest Data on Positive Train Control Implementation Show Uneven Progress across Railroads**WASHINGTON** – The Federal Railroad Administration today released third quarter 2016 data submitted by railroads on their progress in implementing Positive Train Control (PTC). The data show uneven progress across the country and across...
          November 21, 2016FRA Proposes Safety Standard Updates to Allow for High-Speed Passenger Trains**WASHINGTON** – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today proposed updates for the passenger train safety standards used in the United States as the country looks to add high-speed trains that can travel up to 220 miles per hour...
          November 16, 2016FRA Statement on Coming Actions in Response to Hoboken Accident**WASHINGTON**—FRA has long believed it is important for railroads to address worker fatigue more aggressively, and to implement a program that puts cameras in locomotives. While FRA has regulations in the works to address...
          September 12, 2016FRA Awards $25 Million in Grants to Upgrade Safety at Railroad Crossings, Stations**WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.** – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today awarded $25 million in grants to increase safety at railroad crossings, train stations, and tracks across the country. A total of 23 projects in 14 states and...
          August 17, 2016New Status Update Underscores Need for Continued Positive Train Control Implementation and Funding**WASHINGTON** – A status update released today by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) underscores the need for railroads to implement Positive Train Control (PTC) as quickly and safely as possible. The update also highlights the...
          August 16, 2016FRA Awards $25 Million in Grants for Positive Train Control ImplementationWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today awarded $25 million in grants for 11 projects in six states and the District of Columbia to assist in implementing...
          July 29, 2016FRA Issues New Rule Requiring Passenger Railroads to Proactively Identify and Reduce Safety RisksFRA Issues New Rule Requiring Passenger Railroads to Proactively Identify and Reduce Safety Risks
New rule establishes proactive safety approach for passenger rail will...

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