Drew Feeley, Deputy Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, delivered the keynote address at the 2026 AASHTO Council on Rail Transportation Winter Legislative Meeting in Washington, D.C. In his remarks, Feeley outlined FRA priorities for the year ahead, including implementation of surface transportation reauthorization, major federal rail grant programs, grade crossing safety initiatives, Amtrak restructuring efforts, Northeast Corridor infrastructure investments, environmental streamlining, and ongoing regulatory reform. He also emphasized a commitment to growing passenger and freight rail while ensuring strong stewardship of federal funding. The AASHTO Council on Rail Winter Legislative Meeting brings together state rail officials, federal partners, Congressional leaders, Amtrak, and industry stakeholders to discuss the current state and future direction of federal rail policy.
Council on Rail Transportation
