Issues & Modes / Railroads
US rail projects take longer, cost more than those in Europe
Aug 26, 2021 | Romic Aevaz, Brianne Eby and Paul LewisAmerican rail projects with minimal tunneling take about six months longer to complete than similar non-U.S. projects, while...
The infrastructure bill is more about maintaining train service than upgrading it
Aug 15, 2021 | Robert Puentes"Amtrak was set up to fail," Robert Puentes, CEO of the Eno Center for Transportation told CNN Business. "It wasn't designed to last as...
10 things to know about the infrastructure bill
Aug 04, 2021 | Jeff DavisThe bill would borrow some $118 billion from general revenue to meet the needs of the nation’s highways, bringing the grand total...
Infrastructure bill may give Buttigieg final say over $105 billion
Aug 02, 2021 | Jeff DavisBut a tally by Jeff Davis of the Eno Center for Transportation, an independent charitable foundation, shows the DOT would be the...
Why building rail transit in U.S., Seattle costs so much and takes so long
Aug 02, 2021 | Romic Aevaz, Brianne Eby and Paul LewisProject delays reflect a lack of political will, concludes the report released Thursday by the nonpartisan Eno Center for...
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill: Rail Programs
Aug 02, 2021 | Jeff DavisEven people with little interest in transportation have no doubt heard that the new bipartisan infrastructure bill has $66 billion for...
Golden bricks: As New York gets ready to invest in infrastructure, it must contain exorbitant costs
Jul 30, 2021 | Romic Aevaz, Brianne Eby and Paul LewisThe Eno Center for Transportation, a 100-year old nonprofit based in Washington, Thursday published a new study optimistically titled:...
Eno research report on building transit better
Jul 30, 2021 | Romic Aevaz, Brianne Eby and Paul Lewis“If we are going to make a dent on climate, if we are going to deal with traffic congestion, if we are going to make sure people have...
A new Eno report examines how the U.S. can build better transit projects faster
Jul 29, 2021 | Romic Aevaz, Brianne Eby and Paul LewisEno Center for Transportation has published a report looking at the current and historical trends of public transit construction, cost...
Biden Signs Sweeping Market Competition/Concentration Order
Jul 16, 2021 | Jeff DavisOn July 9, President Biden signed one of the widest-ranging executive orders of his Administration, EO 14036, "Promoting Competition in...
NEC Commission Announces $117 Billion Corridor Improvement Plan
Jul 16, 2021 | Jeff DavisThe Northeast Corridor Commission, a federal advisory panel for the DC-to-Boston passenger and commuter rail system, announced a new...
Centennial Institute
Sep 15, 2021 | Karen PriceConvening Transportation Professionals to Learn and Connect Throughout the COVID pandemic, Eno has been a trusted source of...
Railroads are among the safest modes of transportation for workers, riders, and the public. Strong federal standards for railroad track and operations, technological investments like positive train control, and communities’ infrastructure improvements have yielded significant gains. But most of these gains have plateaued and in some cases safety trends are moving in the wrong direction. A new strategy and framework is needed to address the most significant safety issues facing railroads. This report explores trends in railroad safety data and actionable recommendations for federal, state, local, and private sector actors to make a demonstrable improvement in railroad safety.