ICYMI: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is investing in improvements to existing rail service and introducing new passenger rail routes across the country. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in Wisconsin to celebrate the expansion of passenger rail. https://lnkd.in/gTpz6Qc6
Federal Railroad Administration
Government Administration
Washington, DC 66,530 followers
The FRA's mission is to enable the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods for a strong America.
About us
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is an operating administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation and was created by the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 (49 U.S.C. 103, Section 3(e)(1)). The purpose of FRA is to: promulgate and enforce rail safety regulations; administer railroad assistance programs; conduct research and development in support of improved railroad safety and national rail transportation policy; provide for the rehabilitation of Northeast Corridor rail passenger service; and consolidate government support of rail transportation activities. Today, the FRA is one of ten agencies within the U.S. Department of Transportation concerned with intermodal transportation. It operates through seven divisions under the offices of the Administrator and Deputy Administrator.
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https://railroads.dot.gov/
External link for Federal Railroad Administration
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- Government Administration
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1966
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1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590, US
Employees at Federal Railroad Administration
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🚧 One of several bridges and tunnels on America's busiest rail corridor being rebuilt thanks to President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law!
Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg joined Amtrak to break ground on the new Connecticut River Bridge—a vital link in the Northeast Corridor, which serves over 700,000 passengers daily. We’re investing in more reliable rail service with funding from the infrastructure law.
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The FRA has created an online resource for individuals who work in railroad safety, researchers, community members, and more to help with suicide prevention measures and trespass prevention strategies. Visit the toolkit here: tinyurl.com/bdena2px
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As FRA actively investigates an incident that seriously injured a conductor, we are issuing this Safety Bulletin, emphasizing the need to include location-specific safety issues and relevant operating rules in safety trainings and briefings. https://t.ly/STGfH
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Federal Railroad Administration reposted this
With our sister agency the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, FTA is promoting safety at rail grade crossings. Last year, over 2,000 incidents occurred involving 300+ large trucks. Let’s work together to protect motorists, transit riders and pedestrians by sharing best practices. Check out our website for more information. #dontgetsidetracked tinyurl.com/32byvrxf
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#TechyThursday: FRA sponsored a study by Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech), Penn State Altoona (PSU), and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), to expand an existing summer youth program into the Tracks to the Future, Railroad Transportation and Engineering summer program for students entering grades 9-12. You can read the report that describes how the program garnered wide interest and participation from across the nation. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gbWaNC_d
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Federal Railroad Administration reposted this
We’re thrilled to see the University of South Florida (USF) making strides in strengthening the rail industry workforce through their recent $17 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). As part of the Center for Surface Transportation Testing and Academic Research (C-STTAR) consortium, ENSCO, Inc. is proud to collaborate with USF and other esteemed institutions to address critical workforce challenges in the rail sector. Amit Bose, FRA Administrator, joined USF leaders and consortium partners, including our own Ruben D. Peña B., to celebrate this significant milestone. The initiative is a crucial step toward attracting new talent and retaining a skilled workforce through comprehensive training programs, internships, and career development opportunities. This collaboration highlights our commitment to supporting the rail industry and ensuring its future success. Congratulations to USF and all involved! Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBMD5ndS #rail #transportation #technology #workforcedevelopment #innovation #ENSCO #TTC Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University of South Florida
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FRA Administrator Amit Bose shares a Labor Day message.
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