FRA News Updates

Government

FRA Proposes Keeping Two-Member Train Crew Size

The Federal Railroad Administration proposed broad new requirements that railroads run trains with two-member crews, saying that the already controversial proposal is justified in light of recent accidents in Canada and the United States.

March 18, 2016
Government

Senate Confirms Sarah Feinberg to FRA Top Post

The Senate on Oct. 28 easily confirmed Sarah Feinberg by voice vote to head the Federal Railroad Administration.

October 28, 2015
Government

Obama to Nominate Dominguez, Feinberg as PHMSA, FRA Chiefs

President Obama announced he will nominate Marie Therese Dominguez to lead the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and Sarah Feinberg as head of the Federal Railroad Administration.

May 29, 2015
Government

FRA Administrator Szabo Set to Leave

Federal Railroad Administration chief Joseph Szabo has announced he will leave his job overseeing the nation’s rail carriers.

November 10, 2014