The Trump administration is demanding federal funds back from California's high-speed rail project and two GOP lawmakers have proposed redirecting the money.A bill introduced by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., would "repurpose" about $3.5 billion worth of federal funds for the rail system to water infrastructure projects. A second piece of legislation by Rep.…
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The CEOs of two major railroad companies say they aren't necessarily worried about the U.S. economy.Union Pacific CEO Lance Fritz and CSX CEO Jim Foote say they think things still look pretty good, despite some concerns on the part of consumers or customers.Their comments come on the heels of a drop in what many view…
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Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 2/20/2019 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation FRA creates strategy to prevent railroad trespassing Ronald Batory Photo – fra.dot.gov The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) yesterday released the first "National Strategy to Prevent Trespassing on Railroad Property," a report that examines factors that contribute to trespassing incidents on railroad property…
Amtrak is preparing to revamp its network of passenger trains in order to boost ridership, The Wall Street Journal reported.Mimicking its popular Northeast Corridor route elsewhere in the country could increase the number of passengers by millions.Changing up its service would impact its storied long-distance routes. Stan Honda | AFP | Getty Images An Amtrak…
Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 2/19/2019 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation FRA report: All railroads met statutory PTC requirements by 2018's end A graphic touts BNSF’s accomplishments with PTC implementation through 2018. Photo – Source: BNSF Railway Co. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) late last week released a status update regarding railroads'…
Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 2/19/2019 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation Sound Transit seeks public input on two proposed light-rail extensions Sound Transit and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) are seeking public comments on route and station alternatives for the planned West Seattle and Ballard Link light-rail extensions. The feedback will help…
Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 2/15/2019 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation NTSB recommends new safety measures following tank car chlorine incident The incident occurred when 178,000 pounds of liquefied compressed chlorine was released over two-and-a-half hours after a DOT-105 tank car sustained a 42-inch crack in its tank shell. Photo – NTSB…
Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 2/13/2019 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation ASLRRA: Short-line tax credit bill attracts over 100 co-sponsors The Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act (H.R. 510) garnered its 100th co-sponsor in the House as of Feb. 11, the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association…