Railroads have been a vital presence in American transportation for nearly 200 years moving both passengers and freight efficiently and effectively. Freight railroads in the United States are mostly owned by private companies, who maintain and operate their own networks. Passenger systems, whether through Amtrak or various commuter railroads, require public assistance and either operate on their own track or pay to use freight railroad-owned track.
September 14, 2016 - How far does the Obama Administration want to try to go in giving out discretionary grant...
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We have entered an era of unprecedented citizen participation in transportation planning. Officials at the USDOT are tearing down the...
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As Congress returns to work after August recess, it faces a Surface Transportation Board that is proposing to reverse years...
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Should an industry advisory committee, or USDOT itself, have the final say on railroad tank car safety rules?
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On August 11, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) published a final rule in the Federal Register establishing a public transportation...
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August 24, 2016 - Amtrak announced last week that Charles “Wick” Moorman, the former CEO of Norfolk Southern, will become...
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Monday, August 29 – House Transportation and Infrastructure – Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials – subcommittee field hearing...
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August 17, 2016 - Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has turned to the general public for input on which projects merit...
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Safer Railroading: A Guide Toward Targeted Safety Policy
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.