Federal Railroad Administration.
agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation
Columbia COLT Railroad Wins $16.2M Modernization Grant
Federal grants are funding rail infrastructure and safety upgrades across several states, including a $16.2 million award to modernize Columbia’s COLT Railroad, with plans to test autonomous railcars. Iowa projects will receive $62.6 million, while Ohio’s awards include $23.2 million for regional safety improvements; Columbia’s overall modernization project also includes local and private matching funds.
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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/