Amtrak advances major rail yard upgrades in Philadelphia
American operating company Amtrak have provided an update on their progress regarding major upgrade work in Philadelphia.
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The U.S. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) was created by the U.S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966 and is one of 10 agencies within the U.S. Department of Transportation concerned with intermodal transportation. Its mission is to enable the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods.
American operating company Amtrak have provided an update on their progress regarding major upgrade work in Philadelphia.
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