FRA Finalises First Set of Deregulatory Rules for US Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20260 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has finalised a set of 11 deregulatory rules and deleted more than 1,000 words from the Federal Register in an attempt to progress the development of solutions, practice modernisation and bolstering of safety for workers and passengers across the rail industry in the United States. The
Federal Investment Interest Grows for Brightline West Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20260 The U.S. High Speed Rail Coalition has expressed support for recent remarks by David Fink, head of the Federal Railroad Administration, regarding potential federal investment in the Brightline West rail project. Mr Fink spoke at a conference in Washington, D.C. on 30 April, where he indicated interest in backing the proposed
US: $1.1 Billion to be Invested Into Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20260 US Transportation Department Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a 1.1 billion USD investment into improving safety infrastructure at railroad crossings throughout the United States. Funds will be made available for projects seeking to build overpasses or underpasses so cars and trains never meet; upgrade safety technology at crossings; relocate tracks
US: FRA Approves Waiver to Expand Field Tests of ATI Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20250 US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced that the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Railroad Safety Board has officially approved a temporary new waiver that allows US railroads to expand the field testing of automated track inspection (ATI) technology. The move aims to allow companies to collect data that will lead
Trump Dividend Allocates $5 Billion in Funding for US Rail Safety and Reliability Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20250 US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a new federal rail funding programme worth more than 5 billion USD aimed at improving the safety and reliability of America’s intercity passenger rail network. The initiative, titled the National Railroad Partnership Program, has been launched through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
$3 Billion Brightline West Grant Agreement Officially Signed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20240 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has officially signed the 3 billion USD grant agreement awarded to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) for the Brightline West project. Initially announced by President Biden in December 2023, this grant is a part of the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail. It will support the
$153 Million to Improve US Intercity Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20240 The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for 153 million USD to improve the nation’s intercity passenger rail network. This funding will be issued under the Restoration and Enhancement (R&E) Grant Program. It will assist with projects that plan to: Establish service
US: Over $2 Billion Announced in Northeast Corridor Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20240 The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), providing over 2 billion USD in funding for projects on the Northeast Corridor (NEC). This funding is made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It aims to modernise and enhance the safety, speed
$2.4 Billion in CRISI Grants to Imporve US Rail Infrastructure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20240 The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for over 2.4 billion USD in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program grants. CRISI grants support projects to modernise America’s freight and intercity passenger rail infrastructure. This will help move people and
US: Planning and Development Grants Support Intercity Passenger Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 18, 20240 The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded 900,000 USD to three agencies to enhance intercity passenger rail services. This funding, awarded through the Interstate Rail Compacts (IRC) Grant Program, will improve and expand passenger rail networks in the Midwest, South, and Southeast. This funding will aid SRC’s mission
California High-Speed Rail Authority Receives $20 Million to Revitalise Fresno Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20230 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has received 20 million USD in funding to support the Fresno High-Speed Rail Station Historic Depot Renovation and Plaza Activation Project. This funding has been granted under the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) programme. The project will restore the historic
FRA Studies the Expansion of Amtrak Long-Distance Passenger Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20230 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has concluded a series of six working group meetings to collaborate with stakeholders on its Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service study. This study was mandated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to evaluate the restoration of daily Amtrak passenger rail services along discontinued long-distance routes, as well as
New Images of Amtrak Airo Unveiled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20220 Amtrak has unveiled images of its upcoming train, the Amtrak Airo. A total of 83 vehicles will be manufactured in Sacramento, California by Siemens, procured using 7.3 billion USD (6.85bn EUR) of Amtrak’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding. The contract includes an option for up to 130 additional trains. Amtrak Airo
Massachusetts Applies for FRA Funding to Support Improvements to Rail Corridors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20220 The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has applied to the US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for over 108 million USD (102.9m EUR) of funding for corridor improvements. The application to the FRA’s Fiscal Year 2022 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant programme is to support the department’s Connecting the
Testing of Tri-Rail Services to Begin at MiamiCentral Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) has received approval to begin training and testing to implement Tri-Rail services at Brightline’s MiamiCentral Station. To enable this milestone, a Tri-Party Agreement was signed with SFRTA, the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway and Brightline. This agreement is part of ongoing negotiations for SFRTA to
US: FRA Publishes Northeast Corridor Project Priorities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has published a list of priority projects to advance the improvement and development of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The NEC is a commuter and intercity passenger rail network spanning from Boston to Washington, D.C. This Project Inventory will promote transparency on federal priorities for its envisioned
Infrastructure Upgrade to Enable Amtrak Services between Scranton and New York Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20220 The state of Pennsylvania is investing 3.7 million USD to enable Amtrak passenger rail services to run between Scranton and New York City via the Pocono Mountains and New Jersey. The funding from the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program is also expected to be matched with 3.7
New Connecticut River Bridge to Improve Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20220 Amtrak has announced that in early 2023, it will enter the procurement phase to select a contractor for the construction of a new Connecticut River Bridge, which will improve services on the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The new Connecticut River Bridge will be delivered via the design-bid-build delivery method. Amtrak plans to
FRA and ENSCO Launch Modernization Era at the TTC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20220 U.S. DOT and FRA celebrate 50 years of transportation technology research as Center expands its transportation focus. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and ENSCO, Inc. celebrated 50 years of transportation research and development at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, CO, during an event with federal and state government officials
California High-Speed Rail Applies for 67 Million in Funding to Advance Bakersfield Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has applied for 67 million USD (68.96m EUR) in US federal funding to advance construction of the Bakersfield extension. An artist’s rendering of a train for California’s high-speed rail project If awarded, these funds would go toward work on the first major structures in the Central Valley
ENSCO Rail: Stadler to Test DMUs at Transportation Technology Center Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20220 ENSCO Rail Announces Stadler to Test New DMUs at the Transportation Technology Center Trainsets will undergo braking, acceleration and other operational testing at TTC. ENSCO Rail, the global engineering services company, announced today that it has reached an agreement with Stadler US Inc, the rail vehicle manufacturer, to conduct operational testing at
US: Caltrain Unveils New Electric Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20220 Caltrain has unveiled its new electric train cars – a key component of its electrification project on the corridor from the San Francisco Station at 4th and King Streets to approximately the Tamien Station in San Jose. These electric vehicles will go into service in 2024 after testing is completed. Caltrain Debuts its
ENSCO Rail Showcases Automated Track Inspection Technologies at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20220 ENSCO Rail Showcases Automated Track Inspection Technologies at InnoTrans 2022 The rail technology company will highlight new capabilities for global carriers ENSCO Rail, the world’s leading supplier of automated track technology, will attend InnoTrans 2022, September 20-23, at the Messe Berlin ExpoCenter City in Berlin, Germany to showcase its cutting-edge track inspection, maintenance,
1.4 Billion in Funding to Improve US Rail Infrastructure and Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20220 The US Department of Transportation (DoT) has announced the availability of over 1.4 billion USD (1.39bn EUR) in consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvement (CRISI) grant funding. This figure is more than triple the funding from previous years thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The CRISI Programme is overseen by the
Over $230 Million Awarded to Modernise US Intercity Passenger Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20220 The US Department of Transportation (DoT) has awarded over 233 million USD (231.02m EUR) in funding to 11 projects that will improve and modernise intercity passenger rail services across eight US states. This investment comes from the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Program (Partnership Program), which is administered by
US: Brightline Reaches Construction Milestone at Boca Raton Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20220 Brightline has celebrated the ‘topping-off’ of its Boca Raton station and parking garage in Florida. The event marks the completion of all vertical and structural work for the new station. Brightline and its construction partner Kaufman Lynn will now focus on completing the interior work prior to the station opening later this
US: Brightline Receives Grant to RAISE Safety Standards Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20220 Brightline, in collaboration with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), has been awarded a 25 million USD (24.55m EUR) grant from the US Department of Transportation (DoT). This will be used to enhance safety along the Florida East Coast Railway/Brightline corridor, which covers the Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie,
Amtrak Takes Up Option for 50 More Siemens Mobility Charger Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20220 Amtrak has taken up the option to order a further 50 Charger locomotives from Siemens Mobility as it continues to replace its fleet of P40 and P42 diesel-electric locomotives with more energy efficient vehicles. Amtrak orders 50 more Charger Locomotives from Siemens Mobility © Amtrak / Mike Armstrong The initial order for
FRA, ENSCO Announce Plans for New Grade Crossing Testing Capabilities at TTC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 FRA, ENSCO Announce Plans for New Grade Crossing Testing Capabilities at TTC Plans to build cutting-edge grade crossing test bed at Pueblo, CO transportation technology site Coinciding with the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the rail safety organization Operation Lifesaver, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and ENSCO, Inc. announced on June 10
FRA Establishes Corridor ID Program to Enhance Intercity Passenger Rail Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20220 The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has established a new Corridor Identification and Development (ID) Program to improve the US passenger rail network. The Corridor ID Program will identify projects that are ready for funding through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to advance the development of new or
US Congress Passes Funding for Rail Infrastructure Improvements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20220 US Congress has passed a 1.5 trillion USD (1.36tn euros) government funding bill that will, among other things, provide increased resources to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Funds allocated to the FRA will be used to help implement several key passenger rail programmes that came out of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
US: Federal Grant Enables Expansion of Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20220 Improvements to the Twin Cities, La Cross, Milwaukee and Chicago rail corridor have been given the green light thanks to a new federal grant valued at 31.8 million USD (28.8m euros). Amtrak President and CEO Stephen Gardner La Crosse station. © Amtrak The funds were announced by the Wisconsin and Minnesota Departments of
United States: Amit Bose Announced as FRA Administrator Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20220 Amit Bose has been confirmed as the 15th Administrator of the United States Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Currently serving as the Deputy Administrator, Bose will be the first person of South Asian descent to lead the FRA. Amit Bose, FRA Administrator Bose has previously held positions at the New Jersey Department of Transportation,