Signals (1140 total)
NEPA and Section 4(f) regulations update for FAST Act compliance
Federal agencies are proposing revisions to environmental review regulations to comply with FAST Act requirements, including adding FRA to joint regulations and modifying environmental review processe…
FY 2017 PTC Grant Program Awards $197.01M to 17 Projects
DOT's FTA and FRA awarded $197.01 million in Positive Train Control grant funding to 17 projects across 13 states, with funds requiring obligation by September 30, 2018.
Cajon Pass High-Speed Rail Project receives final federal environmental approval
Federal Railroad Administration issued final environmental action for the Cajon Pass High-Speed Rail Project, with judicial review period ending July 28, 2025.
Federal mandate for locomotive recording devices on all passenger trains
FRA final rule requires installation of inward- and outward-facing image recording devices on all lead locomotives in passenger trains, effective November 13, 2023. Rule specifically mentions Texas Ce…
Comment period open for high-speed rail Buy America waiver
FRA accepting public comments until January 25, 2024 on proposed Buy America waiver for Nevada high-speed rail project components.
Nevada DOT seeks Buy America waiver for high-speed rail components
NVDOT requesting federal waiver to purchase foreign-made trainsets, signal systems, turnouts and fire alarm systems for Las Vegas-Rancho Cucamonga high-speed rail project due to domestic unavailabilit…
Magnetic Levitation Technology Deployment Program Funding Available
FRA solicits applications for Maglev projects under separate funding program as part of this NOFO, funded by Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021.
Federal Railroad Administration Opens $2.4B Rail Infrastructure Grant Program
FRA released Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY 2023-2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program, with applications due May 28, 2024. Program includes funding from Infrastr…
FRA grants Buy America waiver for Brightline West high-speed rail components
Federal Railroad Administration waived Buy America requirements for Nevada DOT to purchase non-domestically available high-speed rail components including Siemens trainsets, car shells, signal systems…
Draft 2026 Business Plan released for public review
Authority issued draft 2026 Business Plan showing Phase 1 projected cost dropped by $1.7 billion due to streamlining efforts, now under 60-day public review period.
$3.5 billion track and systems contract released to market
California High-Speed Rail Authority brought a $3.5 billion Request for Proposals to market for track and systems delivery, described as one of the nation's largest rail infrastructure contracts.
Authority launches private investment partner selection process
California High-Speed Rail Authority initiated a process on December 19 to bring private investors and developers by summer 2026 to deliver high-speed rail faster and commercialize assets through priv…
TSA Cybersecurity Compliance Requirements Revision
TSA is revising cybersecurity information collection requirements (OMB control 1652-0074) covering Cybersecurity Coordinator designation, incident reporting to CISA, contingency/recovery planning, and…
FRA releases $2B+ CRISI funding opportunity for rail infrastructure
Federal Railroad Administration published Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY 2025-2026 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program with $2,039,246,480 total funding available, a…
FRA releases $4.75B Northeast Corridor rail funding opportunity
Federal Railroad Administration published Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY 2025-2026 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program targeting Northeast Corridor projects, with $4,7…
Public comment period opens for bridge project scope
Comments on the Notice of Intent and Additional Project Information Document are due by May 26, 2026, indicating the project is in early planning phases.
Major bridge replacement project entering SEIS phase
FHWA is preparing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the PA Turnpike/I-95 Interchange Project Stage 3, which involves replacing the Delaware River Bridge and reconfiguring approach road…
PHMSA proposes technology-neutral pipeline patrol requirements enabling remote sensing adoption
PHMSA issued an NPRM clarifying that pipeline operators can use remote sensing technologies like drones and satellites for right-of-way patrols instead of traditional methods. Comment period closes Ju…
FRA Railroad Crossing Elimination Program Opens with $1.146B Available
Federal Railroad Administration published NOFO for FY 2025-2026 Railroad Crossing Elimination Program with $1,146,528,000 in total funding available, applications due June 8, 2026.
DOT proposes new ADA accessibility standards for transit facilities
Department of Transportation is proposing to adopt new accessibility guidelines (PROWAG) that will apply to new construction and alterations of transit stops in public right-of-way, with comment perio…
New TGMS requirements for passenger railroads including high-speed rail
FRA proposes requiring intercity passenger railroads and commuter railroads to operate Track Geometry Measurement Systems on mainline track with regular passenger service. This would apply to Californ…
New DOT accessibility standards for transit stops effective January 2025
DOT adopted new accessibility guidelines (PROWAG) for transit stops in public right-of-way, effective January 17, 2025, requiring compliance for new construction and alterations.
FRA Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program for Freight Car Supply Chain
The FRA is implementing new regulations under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to monitor and enforce industry compliance with restrictions on content and technology from countries of concer…
Accessibility Standards Compliance Work for Pedestrian Facilities
DOT has delayed enforcement of new Accessibility Standards for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way until March 20, 2025, creating a compliance deadline for regulated entities including tr…
FRA releases draft General Conformity Determination for Palmdale to Burbank HSR section
Federal Railroad Administration published draft General Conformity Determination for California High-Speed Rail Palmdale to Burbank Section for 30-day public comment period ending May 2, 2024.