FRA

Class I Briefs: BNSF, UP, CN

BNSF recognizes five states for excellence in grade crossing safety. Also, Union Pacific’s (UP) Bailey Yard hosts senior leaders for a field visit; and CN partners with the Société du chemin de fer de la Gaspésie (SCFG) to ensure continued affordability and mobility of rail service in Quebec.

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USDOT Clears $2.9B for Infrastructure Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) on June 10 reported approving another 529 infrastructure grants totaling more than $2.9 billion. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will administer grants to 47 rail-related projects, totaling approximately $919 million.

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FRA Unveils Updated Safety Data Website

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on June 11 reported finalizing the transition to a “new, more user-friendly” online public safety data website as required by Section 22405 of the Infrastructure Investment and

Gregory Holtman, Training Coordinator, TTC (ENSCO Photograph)
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Holtman Tapped as TTC Training Coordinator

ENSCO, Inc., has hired Gregory Holtman as Training Coordinator for the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colo. With more than 15 years of rail operations, safety, and technical training

Transit Briefs: Amtrak, SEPTA, CDOT/FRPR District, Santa Clara VTA

Amtrak advances upgrades and repairs at Lancaster Station. Also, April 2025 Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) ridership increases 6% from last year; SEPTA’s Efficiency & Accountability (E&A) Program recognizes $91 million in revenue and savings; the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Front Range Passenger Rail (FRPR) District explore options to bring passenger rail service to the Front Range; and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) launches a veteran discount fare pilot program.

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USDOT: $607MM Approved for Infrastructure Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) on May 15 reported approving another 76 infrastructure grants totaling more than $607 million. CRISI (Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements) and RCE (Railroad Crossing Elimination) grants to be administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will support 13 projects totaling nearly $95 million.

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ASLRRA to OMB: Repeal 4 FRA Rules, 1 EPA Rule

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) on May 12 proposed deregulatory changes for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in response