The mission of the Federal Railroad Administration is to ensure that our Nation has safe, secure, and efficient rail transportation that enhances the quality of life for all. The FY 2010 budget request of $2.7 billion supports FRA’s commitment to continue and improve the Nation's strong railroad safety record. It also provides funding to ensure the continuation of passenger rail operations and rail line relocation and improvement efforts.
Federal Railroad Administration Budget
Federal Railroad Administration Budget
(Dollars In Millions)
2008 Actual
2009 Enacted Omnibus
2009
Enacted Total*
2010 Budget
Amtrak
1,325
1,490
2,790
1,502
Railroad Rehabilitation & Repair
20
--
--
--
Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program
30
90
90
Rail Line Relocation & Improvement Program
20
25
25
--
High-Speed Rail
--
--
8,000
1,000
Safety & Operations
150
159
159
169
Research & Development
36
34
34
34
TOTAL
1,581
1,798
11,098
2,705
*Includes funds provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
SUMMARY OF FRA FY 2010 INCREASES AND DECREASES
Summary of FRA FY 2010 Increases and Decreases
(Dollars in Millions)
Amtrak/
Rail Line Relocation
& Improve. Program
Intercity Passenger
Rail Grant Program
High-Speed Rail
Safety & Oper.
Research & Develop.
Total
FY 2009 Base (Omnibus)
1,490
25
90
0
159
34
1,798
Pay Inflation Adjustments
0
0
0
0
4
0
4
Non-Pay Inflation Adjustments
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Annualization of FY 2009 Initiatives
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Non-recurring Costs or Savings
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Base Re-engineering, Reductions or Adjustments
12
-25
-90
0
0
0
-103
FY 2010 Current Services Levels
1,502
0
0
0
163
34
2,699
Program Initiatives
0
0
0
1,000
6
0
6
FY 2010 Budget
1,502
0
0
1,000
169
34
2,705
FY 2010 Budget
FY 2010 Budget
Grants to the National Passenger Rail Corporation: The FY 2010 request of $1.5 billion would assist Amtrak’s management team as it acts on its mandate to reshape the company. This request includes $929.6 million for capital and debt costs and $572.3 million for operating grants.
Safety & Operations: Safety remains FRA's most important performance segment. The FY 2010 request for $169 million funds the agency’s salaries and expenses, while also supporting the Department's goals of reducing railroad accidents and incidents and reducing serious hazardous materials incidents in rail transportation.
Research & Development: In FY 2010, $34 million is requested to support research efforts in the areas of rail systems safety, track and structures, train occupant protection, human factors in train operations, rolling stock and components, track and train interaction, train control, grade crossings, hazardous materials, and transportation and research development facilities and test equipment.
High-Speed Rail: The FY 2010 request for $1 billion will complement the recent infusion of resources from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act geared towards improving the Nation’s rail infrastructure. This $1 billion is part of a multi-year initiative to sustain national-level projects while ensuring long-term program stability and success.
