Federal Railroad Administration.
agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation
Massachusetts Secures $130 Million for Springfield Rail Upgrades
Massachusetts secured a $130 million federal grant to upgrade tracks, signals and other infrastructure around Springfield Union Station, easing conflicts between freight and passenger trains and improving reliability for existing Amtrak services. The work will expand capacity for future passenger rail connections linking Springfield with Boston, Albany and other cities.
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About Federal Railroad Administration
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is an agency in the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). The agency was created by the Department of Transportation Act of 1966. The purpose of the 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.
Everything about Federal Railroad Administration →- Country
- United States
- Headquarters
- Washington, D.C.
- Inception
- 1966
- Website
- http://www.fra.dot.gov/, https://railroads.dot.gov/