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Amtrak reaches milestone transforming long distance train service
American rail company Amtrak has reached a major milestone in transforming long distance train service with a multi-billion procurement.
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Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
The U.S. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) was created by the U.S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966 and is one of 10 agencies within the U.S. Department of Transportation concerned with intermodal transportation. Its mission is to enable the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods.
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Amtrak awards contracts for Susquehanna River Bridge Program
Amtrak has awarded three contracts for the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Program, including one to Flatiron/Herzog Joint Venture.
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Amtrak and Midwest partners celebrate federal grants for CHIP
A new federal grant has been awarded to Amtrak and their Midwest partners, to create a new Chicago Transportation Hub (CHIP).
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Amtrak Launches Procurement for Sawtooth Bridges Project
Amtrak has launched its procurement process for the Sawtooth Bridges replacement project, in order to improve the Northeastern Corridor.
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Amtrak award contracts for Frederick Douglass Tunnel Programme
Amtrak have reached a new milestone in the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Programme with the selection of the first of three major construction contractors.
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Amtrak applies for federal grants to improve long distance network
Amtrak has applied for approximately $716 million in FRA funding for proposals that would upgrade existing routes and add new services.
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FRA announce Railroad Crossing Elimination funding for 63 Projects
FRA have awarded more than $570 million in funding to 63 projects in 32 states as part of the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Programme.
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The Federal Railroad Administration’s mission to make rail safer for all
In this exclusive article for Global Railway Review, Amit Bose, Administrator for the Federal Railroad Administration, discusses the importance of safety in rail, and the ways that the FRA is regulating rail in the U.S. to ensure continually improving levels of reliability, efficiency and safety.
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FRA launches new rail safety programme
FRA are using funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to launch a new programme which will advance efforts to improve the safety, performance and sustainability of rail.
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Images: Brightline fully unveil new Orlando Station
Brightline has finally revealed its highly anticipated Orlando station at a ceremony with over 300 invited guests.
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Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger officially approved
The decision approving the CP and KCS merger authorises the two railways to combine to form Canadian Pacific Kansas City; the first single-line railway connecting the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
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Images: Amtrak begin B&P tunnel replacement programme
Amtrak's B&P Tunnel Replacement Programme aims to boost future train speed, capacity and ride quality on the Northeast Corridor.
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Federal Railroad Administration announces new safety initiative
Federal Railroad Administration's Amit Bose has announced a new safety initiative which focuses on hazardous materials.
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CHSRA celebrates creating over 10,000 construction jobs
The California High-Speed Rail Authority have officially created more than 10,000 construction jobs since the start of high-speed rail construction.
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Amtrak signs PLA to kick off B&P tunnel replacement
Amtrak kicked off the Baltimore-Potomac Tunnel Replacement Programme alongside President Biden and USDOT.