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Operation Lifesaver awarded $220,200 in grants to 12 states to support rail safety campaigns focused on grade crossing awareness and trespass prevention.
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Every year, more than 2,000 incidents and 300 fatalities occur at railroad crossings nationwide.
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Under Secretary Duffy, the grant program’s revamped criteria will prioritize safety; the American family; and workforce development, job quality, and wealth creation, according to a press release.
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As part of the contract, the AECOM-LiRo NYPennT Joint Venture will work with Amtrak and the selected Master Developer to completely transform Penn Station, improving safety and operational efficiency, making the system more family-friendly, accommodating increased train and passenger capacity, and delivering a world-class experience to its growing passenger base, according to Amtrak officials.
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See how the Federal Railroad Administration's five-year waiver lets railroads test automated track inspection tools alongside visual checks.
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The FRA outlined 14 safety-related requirements in an Emergency Order issued on Oct. 1 in response to recent fires involving the Silverliner IV fleet.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy welcomed Derek Barrs as the 8th Administrator of the FMCSA and David Fink as the 16th Administrator of the FRA.
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Investigators cite recurring fires and systemic safety lapses, urging SEPTA to suspend its Silverliner IV fleet until root causes are resolved and long-term fixes are in place.
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The new National Railroad Partnership Program utilizes over $2 billion in repurposed funding from the California High Speed Rail project.
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The Federal Railroad Administration has been directed to withdraw $175 million from four California High-Speed Rail projects as federal officials raise concerns over the multibillion-dollar rail effort.
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