Federal review of Baltimore-Washington high-speed maglev project ‘paused’
The Federal Railroad Administration has temporarily halted its analysis of the proposed high-speed "maglev" train system in the Washington region to give those behind the project more time to provide details about its design and engineering.
US DOT to grant Md. port railroad $1.2M to replace switches
A state-owned switching railroad that serves the Port of Baltimore is the recipient of a federal grant announced Wednesday.
Federal officials: Maryland’s MARC train could miss safety deadline
The Federal Railroad Administration has warned Maryland officials the state's train system is at risk of failing to meet a congressional deadline to install a mandatory safety system by the end of the year.
Biden announces new funding for Amtrak Northeast Corridor
WILMINGTON — Federal officials are announcing new funding for Amtrak’s passenger rail system and stressing the need for continued investment in America’s transportation infrastructure. Vice President Joe Biden scheduled a stop Friday at the train station in Wilmington, Delaware, which bears his name, to announce new funding to improve infrastructure and efficiency along Amtrak’[...]