Federal Railroad Administration.
agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation
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What's happening
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The Federal Railroad Administration awarded funding for a rail crossing elimination project in Kansas City.Some support1 report
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FRA provided federal funding for a rail infrastructure project involving Twin Cities & Western Railroad operating in South Dakota and Minnesota.Some support1 report
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The Federal Railroad Administration is providing funding, while Ian Choudri pushes to secure funding opportunities for the California High-Speed Rail Authority.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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The Federal Railroad Administration provided safety funding to the city of Nampa.Some support1 report
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FRA awarded funding for a rail overpass project in Crawfordsville, Indiana, which eliminates a crossing over CSX tracks.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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The Federal Railroad Administration awarded a $2.88 million federal grant to South Shore Freight.Some support1 report
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The Federal Railroad Administration awarded funds for rail crossing upgrades and overpass construction in Mount Vernon, with BNSF partnering on projects.Some support1 report
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A new high-speed rail line connecting Nevada and California is being developed, alongside a tribal solar farm, while federal funding is disputed.Some support1 report
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Amtrak received nearly $3 billion in federal grants, overseen by the Federal Railroad Administration.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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FRA awarded a CRISI Program Grant to New York & Atlantic Railway, which utilizes Cummins Tier 4 locomotive technology.Some support1 report
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Davidson introduced legislation in the House while FRA data highlighted high blocked crossings in Ohio.Some support1 report
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The Federal Railroad Administration funded Western Railroad for modernization and rail upgrades in Grand Forks.Some support1 report
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A new S-Line rail connection is planned between North Carolina and Virginia, with support from Governor Stein and the Federal Railroad Administration.Some support2 reports
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The Federal Railroad Administration is investigating dispatching systems manufactured by Wabtec.Some support2 reports
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NCDOT partners with Amtrak to facilitate station accessibility improvements, with federal agency involvement.Some support1 report
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The Federal Railroad Administration awarded inaugural grants for the RCE Grant Program, requiring sustained funding from Congress.Some support1 report
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The House passed a bill allocating $65 billion to the Federal Railroad Administration and mandated new safety provisions.Some support1 report
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A rail project near Davenport is securing federal grant extension from the FRA to fund infrastructure connecting to Chicago, backed by state leaders.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Federal Railroad Administration requires final approval and implementation of safety changes for quiet zones.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Federal Railroad Administration is overseeing the compression tests being conducted on the restored 1925 Baldwin No. 21 steam locomotive.Some support1 report
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Quantum Engineering was awarded a contract to develop a Positive Train Control (PTC) system for ARRC, which must meet Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements and utilize digital radio technology from Meteor Communications Corp.Some support1 report
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Kent sought FRA approval and received state grant funding for a Quiet Zone to reduce train horns on the BNSF mainline.Some support2 reports
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New track has been installed, improving service for Amtrak riders.Some support2 reports
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The Federal Railroad Administration is overseeing rail infrastructure projects in Abbott, with lines running between Grafton and Cowden.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration signals that federal funds are unlikely for the California High-Speed Rail Authority, which must now rely on state cap-and-invest funding.Some support1 report
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The FRA canceled grants on August 13th, citing delays and rising costs.Some support1 report
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Mayo Clinic commissioned a study by BearingPoint, which Rochester leaders submitted to the Federal Railroad Administration.Some support1 report
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Circleville received grant funding for an infrastructure project from the Federal Railroad Administration.Some support1 report
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The Federal Railroad Administration regulates rail safety standards for U.S. operations.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Maryland state law creates a backstop to federal rules regarding the operations of the Federal Railroad Administration.Some support1 report
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The Federal Railroad Administration regulates cross-border freight operations involving Mexican crews.Some support13 reports
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Amtrak services are planned for Albany and Chicago, while FRA proposes operational changes and grants fund Long Island track access.Some support2 reports
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Records of train derailments were reported in Virginia, prompting expert advice on industry challenges.Some support1 report
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MassDOT is conducting projects in Deerfield, funded by a grant from the Federal Railroad Administration.Some support2 reports
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A partnership was announced for a $31 million rail interchange project involving Salt Lake City and the Federal Railroad Administration.Some support1 report
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Amtrak service operates in New Orleans, but inspections by the Federal Railroad Administration revealed serious operational anomalies.Some support1 report
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Stadler is seeking regulatory approval from the Federal Railroad Administration for a planned expansion.Some support2 reports
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New York State Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration are involved in the oversight of rail infrastructure.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) terminated some $4 billion in unspent federal funding.Some support1 report
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The FRA has approved a grant to study potential expansions of the Amtrak route, including services connecting to Madison and Green Bay, Illinois.Well supported3 reports
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The Federal Railroad Administration proposed a rail plan for the Northeast Corridor, and Senator Jack Reed announced an extension of the comment period.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Federal Railroad Administration
Events traced to Federal Railroad Administration, step by step, newest first- High-speed rail funding loss challenges Federal Railroad AdministrationFederal Railroad Administration faces challenges managing major rail project fundingLikely
- Amtrak's Seattle facility expansion increases FRA oversight requirementsThe Federal Railroad Administration faces increased regulatory oversight due to Amtrak's Seattle facility expansion.Possible
- Amtrak advocacy in Pennsylvania may boost FRA's focus on rail infrastructureAmtrak advocacy in Pennsylvania may boost FRA's focus on rail infrastructurePossible
- High-speed rail spending scandal may jeopardize FRA fundingThe scandal may jeopardize future federal grant funding for the high-speed rail project.Possible
- Amtrak's cargo priority may force FRA regulatory adjustmentsFederal Railroad Administration may need to adjust oversight due to Amtrak's operational shiftPossible
- Amtrak's move to Bridgeport requires federal regulatory reviewFRA oversight may need adjustment as Amtrak moves maintenance operations to BridgeportPossible
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- Amtrak's Gulf Coast expansion requires increased FRA oversightFRA oversight may increase as Amtrak expands Gulf Coast rail serviceLikely
- How could the state's rail expansion plans affect the Federal Railroad Administration?The Federal Railroad Administration may oversee capacity upgrades for new rail servicesPossible
- New Duluth depot construction may require FRA regulatory oversightThe Federal Railroad Administration may need to provide oversight for the new Duluth depotPossible
- New Windsor Locks station may require Federal Railroad Administration oversightFRA oversight may be required for Windsor Locks' new $65 million stationPossible
- How will the union's safety concerns about CSX staffing affect the Federal Railroad Administration?FRA must address CSX staffing cuts linked to maintenance risksReported
Around Federal Railroad Administration this week
News at the entities that move Federal Railroad Administration most-
South Bend StructuralClay High School in South Bend is noted for its role as a community asset.Moves Federal Railroad Administration
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Anchorage StructuralAn aircraft was seized in Anchorage, Alaska on November 6, 2026.Moves Federal Railroad Administration
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House StructuralAlyssa Farah Griffin and Joy Behar commented on the House's multitasking ability and questioned its priorities.Moves Federal Railroad Administration
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National Transportation Safety Board StructuralA Learjet crashed in Greenacres, leading to an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.Moves Federal Railroad Administration
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Donald Trump StructuralNPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.Moves Federal Railroad Administration
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Maryland StructuralCompany Q783794 was confirmed to be a Maryland common law trust.Moves Federal Railroad Administration
Connections
The 40 strongest of 87, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Amtrak Structural
Amtrak's operations and expansion are structurally dependent on the funding and regulatory oversight provided by the Federal Railroad Administration.
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Anchorage Structural
The operational entities in Anchorage must comply with the regulations set forth by the Federal Railroad Administration regarding the PTC system.
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South Bend Structural
South Bend provides critical grant funding, accounting for 80% of the planning grant, for downtown rail services overseen by the Federal Railroad Administration.
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House Structural
The House bill provides a specific allocation of $65 billion in funding for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
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Dick Durbin Transactional
Durbin successfully secured original project funding from the Federal Railroad Administration.
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Cocoa Transactional
The Federal Railroad Administration provided a nearly $60 million federal grant for a rail station project in Cocoa.
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Canadian Pacific Railway Structural
The Federal Railroad Administration is investigating Canadian Pacific Railway's operations regarding language concerns among foreign crews.
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KENT Structural
Kent is seeking formal regulatory approval from the Federal Railroad Administration for Quiet Zone implementation.
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Union Pacific Railroad Structural
The FRA exercises mandatory regulatory oversight over UP's operations, including crew standards and border operations.
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East Palestine Mentioned together
The derailment in East Palestine prompted the Federal Railroad Administration to implement new safety provisions.
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Sean Duffy Structural
Sean Duffy holds a directing role within the Federal Railroad Administration.
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Massachusetts Department of Transportation Transactional
The Federal Railroad Administration provided grant funding to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for a specific project.
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Connecticut Structural
The Federal Railroad Administration sets track class standards that infrastructure projects and rail lines in Connecticut must comply with.
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Western Railroad Structural
The Federal Railroad Administration funds Western Railroad for modernization efforts.
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Abbott Structural
The Federal Railroad Administration formally oversees rail infrastructure projects related to Abbott.
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Fairfield Transactional
The federal government, represented by bodies like the FRA, awarded a $40 million grant to Fairfield.
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Kent Structural
The Federal Railroad Administration formally approved a Quiet Zone application for Kent.
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New York State Department of Transportation Operational
Both agencies share functional responsibility regarding the oversight of rail infrastructure.
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Howard Street Tunnel Structural
The Federal Railroad Administration was functionally involved in the completion of the Howard Street Tunnel project.
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Wabtec Structural
The FRA is actively investigating Wabtec's dispatching systems, indicating formal regulatory oversight.
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Rusty Roberts Structural
Rusty Roberts serves as a senior policy advisor for the Federal Railroad Administration.
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Illinois Department of Transportation Structural
The relationship is one of functional dependence where the state transportation agency operates under the oversight and approval framework of the federal regulatory body.
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MTI Structural
The FRA provides grants to MTI to support its low force friction welding technology.
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International Brotherhood of Teamsters Structural
The union's activities and membership base are shown to introduce safety implications for the Federal Railroad Administration.
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National Transportation Safety Board Structural
NTSB findings are used to inform and guide the regulatory actions taken by the FRA.
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Wabash Structural
The relationship is defined by the FRA's projects aimed at improving grade crossing safety standards, which impacts Wabash's operational requirements.
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Bakersfield Structural
The Federal Railroad Administration exercises regulatory oversight and controls federal funding for infrastructure projects in Bakersfield.
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Grand Forks Structural
The Federal Railroad Administration provides funding for rail upgrades within Grand Forks.
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Daniel Johnson Operational
Daniel Johnson actively participates in and supports rail projects in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration.
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Nampa Structural
The Federal Railroad Administration provides safety funding to the municipality of Nampa.
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Circleville Structural
Circleville receives grant funding from the Federal Railroad Administration for infrastructure projects.
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Donald Trump Structural
The Trump administration obligated federal funds for rail projects managed by the Federal Railroad Administration.
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Maryland Structural
Maryland state law interacts with federal rules, providing a backstop to the Federal Railroad Administration's regulations.
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Andover Structural
The Federal Railroad Administration oversees infrastructure improvements for rail service in Andover.
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Rocky Mount Structural
The Federal Railroad Administration provided funding and program oversight for station upgrades in Rocky Mount.
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Salt Lake City Operational
Salt Lake City and the Federal Railroad Administration are partnered on a $31M rail interchange project.
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Penn Station Structural
The Federal Railroad Administration provides support and oversight for major rehabilitation efforts at Penn Station.
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Kansas City Transactional
The Federal Railroad Administration awarded funding for a rail crossing elimination project in Kansas City.
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Howard Center Operational
The FRA interacts with the company as part of its mandate to analyze industry influence on federal safety bodies.
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Virginia Tech Mentioned together
The entities are thematically linked in articles discussing expert advice on industry challenges.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
4 events- The Federal Railroad Administration awarded funding for a rail crossing elimination project in Kansas City.
- FRA provided federal funding for a rail infrastructure project involving Twin Cities & Western Railroad operating in South Dakota and Minnesota.
- The Federal Railroad Administration provided safety funding to the city of Nampa.
- FRA awarded funding for a rail overpass project in Crawfordsville, Indiana, which eliminates a crossing over CSX tracks.
October 2026
9 events- The Federal Railroad Administration awarded a $2.88 million federal grant to South Shore Freight.
- The Federal Railroad Administration awarded funds for rail crossing upgrades and overpass construction in Mount Vernon, with BNSF partnering on projects.
- A new high-speed rail line connecting Nevada and California is being developed, alongside a tribal solar farm, while federal funding is disputed.
- FRA awarded a CRISI Program Grant to New York & Atlantic Railway, which utilizes Cummins Tier 4 locomotive technology.
- Davidson introduced legislation in the House while FRA data highlighted high blocked crossings in Ohio.
- The Federal Railroad Administration funded Western Railroad for modernization and rail upgrades in Grand Forks.
- A new S-Line rail connection is planned between North Carolina and Virginia, with support from Governor Stein and the Federal Railroad Administration.
- The Federal Railroad Administration is investigating dispatching systems manufactured by Wabtec.
- NCDOT partners with Amtrak to facilitate station accessibility improvements, with federal agency involvement.
September 2026
4 events- The Federal Railroad Administration awarded inaugural grants for the RCE Grant Program, requiring sustained funding from Congress.
- The House passed a bill allocating $65 billion to the Federal Railroad Administration and mandated new safety provisions.
- A rail project near Davenport is securing federal grant extension from the FRA to fund infrastructure connecting to Chicago, backed by state leaders.
- The Federal Railroad Administration is overseeing the compression tests being conducted on the restored 1925 Baldwin No. 21 steam locomotive.
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August 2026
10 events- Amtrak received nearly $3 billion in federal grants, overseen by the Federal Railroad Administration.
- Quantum Engineering was awarded a contract to develop a Positive Train Control (PTC) system for ARRC, which must meet Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements and utilize digital radio technology from Meteor Communications Corp.
- Kent sought FRA approval and received state grant funding for a Quiet Zone to reduce train horns on the BNSF mainline.
- New track has been installed, improving service for Amtrak riders.
- The Federal Railroad Administration is overseeing rail infrastructure projects in Abbott, with lines running between Grafton and Cowden.
- The Trump administration signals that federal funds are unlikely for the California High-Speed Rail Authority, which must now rely on state cap-and-invest funding.
- The FRA canceled grants on August 13th, citing delays and rising costs.
- Mayo Clinic commissioned a study by BearingPoint, which Rochester leaders submitted to the Federal Railroad Administration.
- Circleville received grant funding for an infrastructure project from the Federal Railroad Administration.
- Maryland state law creates a backstop to federal rules regarding the operations of the Federal Railroad Administration.
July 2026
9 events- The Federal Railroad Administration is providing funding, while Ian Choudri pushes to secure funding opportunities for the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
- The Federal Railroad Administration regulates cross-border freight operations involving Mexican crews.
- Amtrak services are planned for Albany and Chicago, while FRA proposes operational changes and grants fund Long Island track access.
- Records of train derailments were reported in Virginia, prompting expert advice on industry challenges.
- MassDOT is conducting projects in Deerfield, funded by a grant from the Federal Railroad Administration.
- A partnership was announced for a $31 million rail interchange project involving Salt Lake City and the Federal Railroad Administration.
- Amtrak service operates in New Orleans, but inspections by the Federal Railroad Administration revealed serious operational anomalies.
- Stadler is seeking regulatory approval from the Federal Railroad Administration for a planned expansion.
- The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) terminated some $4 billion in unspent federal funding.
June 2026
5 events- The Federal Railroad Administration requires final approval and implementation of safety changes for quiet zones.
- The Federal Railroad Administration regulates rail safety standards for U.S. operations.
- New York State Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration are involved in the oversight of rail infrastructure.
- The FRA has approved a grant to study potential expansions of the Amtrak route, including services connecting to Madison and Green Bay, Illinois.
- The Federal Railroad Administration proposed a rail plan for the Northeast Corridor, and Senator Jack Reed announced an extension of the comment period.