The Federal Railroad Administration oversees and promotes the safety, reliability, and efficiency of rail transportation in the United States, as self-described.

Federal Railroad Administration

Federal Railroad Administration | 68,283 followers on LinkedIn. The FRA&#39;s mission is to enable the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods for a strong America.  | 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.

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🚨 Join us for a Second Live RFI Event! 🚨 After the overwhelming success of our first session, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is excited to invite you to our Live RFI #2: Technical Discussion Questions event, supporting the upcoming Enterprise Data Integration and Management Support (EDIMS) Services requirement. This follow-up event provides another opportunity to engage, ask questions, and offer insights on a critical project that will shape the future of data at FRA. 📅 When: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 🕒 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET This session will build on the dialogue we started, diving deeper into technical questions. Our Goals: -Ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of our requirements. -Create a collaborative forum for exchanging insights. -Foster transparency and inform FRA’s decisions on acquisition strategy, contract type, and small business opportunities. If you’re interested in being part of our rail data journey, register now and join us for an interactive and impactful discussion. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🔗 Register here [UPDATED LINK]: https://lnkd.in/e5dJ6FU8

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As a part our grantee outreach, FRA Midwest Region Chief of Outreach & Project Delivery Matthew Mielke joined Michigan Department of Transportation , CPKC , Amtrak , and the City of Detroit to tour the historical Michigan Central Station. During the visit, FRA received a first-hand look at Amtrak’s future expansion plans to offer passenger rail service between Toronto and Detroit.

Last month, FRA Equal Opportunity Specialist Hugo Vives joined Amtrak Senior Director of Accessibility Lonnie Murray in Westport, New York to celebrate passenger station accessibility updates. Using $3 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Amtrak opened its newly compliant Americans with Disabilities Act renovated station in Westport, NY. The station on Main Street services passenger rail commuters between New York City and Montreal and received a newly paved parking lot, a heated platform, and a wheelchair lift.

⚠️SAFETY ALERT⚠️ The FAMES Committee is resharing a roadway maintenance machine (RMM) Safety Alert as a part of its 12-month RMM focus. Be aware of the safety procedures for roadway workers and those who work around RMM. Full Safety Alert here: https://lnkd.in/gHA7R9Ai

Last week, FRA announced 122 new projects through our CRISI Program. These investments benefit communities in every region of the country and the workers who operate, repair, and maintain rail infrastructure and equipment. In addition to infrastructure upgrades, last week’s CRISI grants will invest more than $53.5 million in workforce development activities, creating new apprenticeship programs, expanding train opportunities, establishing partnerships with universities, and advancing innovative research to strengthen our current workforce and contribute to its growth. These investments are the latest in a series of actions under the Biden-Harris Administration to support our country’s rail workforce and invest in the hardworking Americans who are essential to moving people and goods safely and efficiently every day.

The Corridor Identification and Development (CID) Program, established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will support sustained long-term passenger rail development that connects communities throughout America. Under the CID Program, seven new high-speed rail corridors were selected. High-speed services are proposed to operate at speeds of up to 186 mph or greater, primarily or solely on new, dedicated alignments. Learn more about the high-speed corridors in the CID Program here: https://t.ly/Jsr-H

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#SafetySaturday : The train tracks are not a safe walk way for your fluffy bestie. A train is quieter and faster than you think.

FRA Administrator Amit Bose has been to rail yards, rail facilities, and joined roundtable discussions with workers across the country as part of FRA’s commitment to safety. Most recently, the Administrator was in Memphis, TN, where he met with workers and toured BNSF's Tennessee Yard.

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