The bill would allow federal funding to be withheld from cities if certain safety protocols are not met. U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty introduced the Safe Transit Act to improve safety…
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Transportation Secretary Announces “America’s Great Corridors of Commerce“ Opportunity
The nationwide opportunity encourages the use of highway and rail corridors for energy and telecommunications transmission. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled the ”America’s Great Corridors of Commerce“ program…
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FRA Announces Modernization of Railway Noise Emission Standards
New noise standards have been approved for trains traveling between 160 and 220 miles per hour, intended to support high-speed rail in the U.S. The U.S. Department of…
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Transportation Secretary Announced American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative
He also announced an effort to improve the safety of the Brightline Florida Railroad. Secretary Sean Duffy announced a Transportation Department initiative to support American supply chains. The…
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FTA Accepts Grant Applications for Family Friendly Rail Station Projects
The funding is focused on improving accessibility and modernizing aging rail infrastructures. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced approximately $686 million in competitive grant funding to support upgrades…
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NIH Opens New Research Center in East Palestine, Ohio
The five-year research program is intended to aid residents with the long-term health effects following a 2023 train disaster. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has opened a…
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Secretary Duffy Announces $1.5 Billion in Infrastructure Funding Grants
The grants will support safety, mobility, and regional transportation projects. The Department of Transportation announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $1.5 billion available through the Better…
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Commerce Department Announces $4.2 Billion Locomotive Deal
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it secured a large commercial deal between Wabtec Corporation and the government of Kazakhstan to provide 300 locomotives to that nation.…
Read MoreSecretary Duffy Announces Emergency Action on Philadelphia Rail Safety
FRA directs state agency to take “immediate action” to prevent more railcar fires. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued an emergency order directing the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation…
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Border Patrol Discovers Smuggling Tunnel Under Construction in San Diego
The nearly 3,000-foot tunnel began in Tijuana, Mexico. U.S. Border Patrol agents in San Diego recently discovered a sophisticated, cross-border drug smuggling tunnel extending over 1,000 feet into…
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