Federal Railroad Administration

10/23/2026

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10/22/2026

Earlier this month, Administrator David Fink, Senior Policy Advisor Rusty Roberts, and Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach Staff Director James Payne met with the community to educate citizens on rail safety.

They also discussed plans for FDOT to improve more than 900 crossings across the state using funds from a recently awarded FRA Partnership Program grant.

10/19/2026

🇺🇸 GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICAN RAIL 💰

Through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant Program, FRA is investing more than $2.3 billion in 105 projects across 45 states to strengthen shortline infrastructure, enhance port-to-inland connections, and deter trespassing.

You can read the full release here:

The Department will support 105 projects in 45 states and improve over 2,000 miles of track

10/16/2026

Administrator David Fink visited the Alabama Port Authority followed by a scenic train ride and tour of the Mississippi Export Railroad to see FRA-funded infrastructure projects across Alabama and Mississippi.

Nearly $100 million in federal investments between Mobile, AL, and Gautier, MS, are helping strengthen the safety and reliability of freight and passenger rail service along the Gulf Coast. These investments support a safer, more reliable rail network for the region.

10/15/2026

Hey North Carolina, are you ready for a safer and faster rail journey?

Administrator Fink joined officials in North Carolina to celebrate FRA’s $550 million investment to help upgrade the tracks of the future S-Line. This announcement brings the Tar Heel State one step closer to a world class passenger rail system that will eventually reduce the travel time by rail between Raleigh and Richmond by up to 90 minutes.

The event also highlighted $300 million Secretary Duffy announced back in August to make critical safety improvements along the Piedmont Corridor.

You can read the full release here:

Funds will be used to increase safety and decrease travel time between Raleigh and Richmond

10/13/2026

Senior Policy Advisor Rusty Roberts celebrated the successful completion of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements at Amtrak Rocky Mount Railway Station in North Carolina which is part of Amtrak’s $2 billion ADA improvement program.

Enhancements include accessibility upgrades to the boarding platform and the station entrance as well as the addition of accessible parking at Florida Avenue.

10/08/2026

FRA Senior Policy Advisor Rusty Roberts was a featured speaker at the American Public Transportation Association TRANSform Conference & Expo in Chicago. He remarked, “Our job at FRA is to ensure that as railroads grow and evolve, they do so safely, reliably, and efficiently - for workers, passengers, and communities alike.”

FRA continues to make significant investments in freight and passenger rail to keep America’s rail system on the pulse of innovation.

10/07/2026

Yesterday, FRA Administrator David Fink presented the Florida Department of Transportation with $356 million in Partnership Program funding. This funding will help to significantly reduce collisions and fatalities at more than 900 grade crossings across Florida by upgrading active warning devices and adding supplemental safety measures.

“Each crossing will be improved with a goal of saving lives by keeping vehicles and people out of the danger zone,” said FRA Administrator Fink.

09/30/2026

With $3.5 billion in Federal Railroad Administration investments, Amtrak’s new Airo trainsets have officially debuted on the Amtrak Cascades route.

FRA Administrator David Fink, who traveled aboard Airo from Seattle, Washington, to Portland, Oregon, said, “These new American-made Airo trainsets represent Amtrak’s most significant fleet replacement program in 50 years.”

You can read the full release here:

Two cutting-edge Airo trainsets will join the Amtrak Cascades Route

09/25/2026

The FRA is investing over $1 billion into improving grade crossing safety. FRA Administrator David Fink, FRA Deputy Administrator Drew Feeley, and FRA employees are wearing red today bringing awareness to the importance of rail safety education. See Tracks? Think Train. Operation Lifesaver Inc.