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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will begin accepting applications for $2.1 billion in grants to continue the development of high-speed intercity passenger rail corridors. The FRA will also make another $245 million available for individual construction projects within a corridor. Funds for both come from the FY 2010 DOT Appropriations Act.
Read moreJeffrey Moreland, Anthony Coscia and Albert DiClemente have been confirmed by the Senate as Amtrak Board members for the remainder of the term expiring July 26, 2011. Click here to read the release from Amtrak.
Read moreAmtrak is urging the FRA to use Amtrak as the principal provider for the expansion of high-speed rail across the United States and provide a clear vision of where that expansion will be. “Amtrak’s existing national intercity passenger-rail system should be recognized in the National Rail Plan (NRP) as the foundation for the development of
Read moreThe National Mediation Board (NMB) is delaying the effective date of its rule regarding representation election procedures. The ATA is suing the NMB for the election rule chance. ATA’s request for discovery was denied by the court. The NMB is delaying the implementation of the rule for 20 days until June 30, 2010 because of
Read moreIn an interview with Bloomberg News, Amtrak President Joe Boardman continued to lay out his vision of making Amtrak the key player in high speed rail and traditional passenger rail in the United States. Boardman cited the experience and expertise of Amtrak employees as a critical advantage Amtrak had in the high speed rail competition
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