A high-speed rail line between Nevada and California is included. President Joe Biden said his administration has authorized $8.2 billion in funding for ten passenger rail projects. He made…
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Transportation Department Invests in Northeast Rail Corridor
More than $16 billion going into updating infrastructure, including bridges and tunnels. The Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has allocated over $16 billion for 25 passenger…
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White House Plans Conversion of Commercial Buildings to Housing
High vacancy rates in large downtown buildings offer affordable residential opportunities. President Biden’s administration has proposed that commercial buildings with high vacancy rates in urban areas be converted…
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FTA Announces Funding to Modernize Rail Transit Systems
Rail Vehicle Replacement Program improves safety, accessibility, and reliability nationwide. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced approximately $197 million this year to replace…
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State Department Threatens Sanctions Over Kim-Putin Meeting
Kim Jong Un boards a train to Moscow. Moscow and Pyongyang have confirmed that a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…
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House Oversight Committee Investigates DOT’s Response to Safety Failures
The committee requested internal communications surrounding railroad and flight safety issues. Members of the majority in the House Oversight Committee recently wrote a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete…
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Norfolk Southern Reaches Agreement with OSHA
The company will improve working conditions at the East Palestine derailment site. Railroad company Norfolk Southern agreed to improve working conditions for those working to clean up the…
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DOT Secretary Appoints New Members to Human Trafficking Committee
Their work raises awareness of human trafficking in the transportation sector. The U.S. Department of Transportation is partnering with leaders in the transportation industry as well as state…
Read MoreOhio Governor Requests Emergency Declaration for Train Derailment
The request for FEMA assistance for East Palestine was made right before the deadline. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine requested that President Biden issue a major disaster declaration for…
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New Rule Proposed for Railroad Hazardous Material Transport
The transportation department would require railroads to update the status of hazardous materials in real-time. The Department of Transportation proposed a new rule to require additional oversight over…
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