Winter ends for the high-speed rail lobby

By Matthew Lewis

The transportation world is buzzing over the President’s visit to Florida Thursday, reportedly to announce the lucky recipients of $8 billio

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"… new Congress. It swelled to 45 representatives last year, from 26 in 2004.Federal Railroad Administration research chief Kevin Kessler summed it all up while appearing on the same …"

Local officials say they’re in the dark on dangerous freight rail traffic

By Jim Morris

Sixty-two cities in the United States have been deemed “high threat urban areas” by the Department of Homeland Security, meaning they’re sus

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"… ” routes for hazardous cargo.The analyses are complete, according to the Federal Railroad Administration. But some elected officials and emergency responders say they’re being k …"

"… the top 25 hazardous materials transported through their communities. The Federal Railroad Administration also has a process in place that allows state and local governments to voi …"

"… :What: Analyses of hazardous cargo routes filed by freight railroadsWhere: Federal Railroad AdministrationAvailability: Not available to the publicFormat: N/AUsability: N/AThe Data …"

DOT criticized for vagueness on $9.5 billion in projects

By Aaron Mehta

Critical GAO reports released

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"… ter story published last year.The first report from GAO focuses on how the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) gave out $8 billion in funds for high speed rail, which was highly t …"