Trump administration shakes up funding formulas for rail projects
WASHINGTON — If you thought Federal Railroad Administration grant programs for things like passenger service, shortline track maintenance, and grade…
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WASHINGTON — If you thought Federal Railroad Administration grant programs for things like passenger service, shortline track maintenance, and grade…
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WASHINGTON — Four House members have introduced a new version of the Railway Safety Act to mark the second anniversary…
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WASHINGTON — A New Jersey congressmen has introduced a bill first announced last summer that would require Amtrak to provide…
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HARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut legislator has introduced a bill that would require the state’s Department of Transportation to develop…
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WASHINGTON — Legislation reintroduced in the House of Representatives seeks to encourage employer support by reestablishing a tax deduction for…
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WASHINGTON — Former New York congressman Marc Molinaro is set to be named as head of the Federal Transit Administration,…
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WASHINGTON — A Union Pacific Z-train was moving at 64 mph when it collided with a 45.5-ton piece of heavy…
Read moreWASHINGTON — The Trump administration has rescinded its freeze on federal grants, which created confusion regarding a broad variety of…
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California state legislator has introduced a bill seeking to halt funding for California’s high speed rail…
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WASHINGTON — Sean Duffy was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Transportation today (Jan. 28, 2025) by a 77-22 vote of…
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WASHINGTON — The Surface Transportation Safety Board is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on its Passenger Rail Advisory Committee,…
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s rail-related spending — including billions of dollars in funding for Amtrak — appears…
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