1. FY 2014 Budget & Five-Year Reauthorization Proposal
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION
FY 2014 Budget &
Five-Year Reauthorization Proposal
AASHTO Communicators’ Call
May, 2013

2. Calendar of Press Opportunities
Contents
Trends
Investment Summary
Budget Context
Key Themes
Proposal Details
Calendar of Press Opportunities

3. Trends Affecting Transportation
Climate Change
+17% GHG emissions
( )
(Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
High Costs
$1 trillion per year
(Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics)
Population Growth
+118 million people
( )
(Source: U.S. Census Bureau)
Oil Dependency
14m barrels/day for
transportation.
(Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration)
Congestion
$125 billion/year
(Sources: Texas Transportation Institute; Air Transport
Association)
Five transportation challenges requiring new, bold and innovative solutions

4. Trends: Young Americans’ Changing Transportation Habits
40% Transit
23% Driving

5. Trends: Rail Gaining Market Share
Source: Amtrak

6. We are making $18 billion in rail investments
Investment Summary by Category
We are making $18 billion in rail investments
HSIPR (High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program) $10.1 Billion
TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery Program) $328 Million
Amtrak (Annual Grants, Sandy, FEMA, Other) $6.2 Billion
Capital Assistance to the States $14 Million
Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Grants $90 Million
Railroad Safety Technology Grants $49 Million
CMAQ $16 Million
Legacy Moynihan Station $129 Million
Next Generation High Speed Rail $9.7 Million
R& D Rail Planning $2.9 Million
Rail Development $187 Million
Note: All numbers are rounded.

7. Investment Summary By Region: $18 Billion Invested Since 2009
Northeast
Population: 52M
World’s 5th largest economy
Pacific Northwest
Population: 8.4M
World’s 30th largest economy
Midwest
Population: 56M
World’s 7th largest economy
California
Population: 38M
World’s 9th largest economy
Southeast
Population: 18M
World’s 20th largest economy

8. Investment Summary by Category
6,000
corridor miles 40
stations
passenger cars
locomotives
trainsets
260
105 3
engineering/environmental studies 75
state rail & service development plans 30

9. Station Development

10. The FY 2014 budget signals proposed direction for reauthorization
Budget Context: Timeline
The FY 2014 budget signals proposed direction for reauthorization
today
FY12
FY13
FY14
FY15
MAP-21 signed into law; no rail title
PRIIA/RSIA
(current rail authorizations)
expire
MAP-21 expires

11. A changed rail landscape since the
Budget Context
A changed rail landscape since the
Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008…
— Accidents and incidents at record lows
— Train ridership and reliability at record highs
— Historic levels of public and private investment
— Strong financial performance of freight rail & Amtrak
…but after decades of underinvestment, much work remains to be done.

12. Key themes for FY 2014 budget and five-year plan
Enhancing World-Class Safety
FRA’s budget continues to enhance rail safety, already among the safest modes of transportation, building on last year’s record.
Modernizing our Rail Infrastructure
FRA’s budget invests in modernizing the infrastructure built by past generations of Americans, lowering long-term costs and ensuring a safer, more reliable and efficient rail system.
Meeting the Growing Market Demand
FRA’s budget makes targeted investments to ensure America’s rail system is prepared to meet the growing demand for movement of people and goods.
Promoting Innovation
FRA’s budget invests in research, development and workforce training to ensure America’s global lead in safety, productivity and technological innovation.
Ensuring Transparency & Accountability
FRA’s budget provides program transparency to ensure delivery of public benefits and accountability of public resources.

13. Transportation Trust Fund
FY 2014 and five-year plan
Five coordinated accounts, two funding sources
FY 14 ($M)
FIVE-YEAR
(FY14-18, $M)
FRA Safety & Operations
185
n/a
Research & Development 35
183
Current Passenger Rail Service*
2,700
13,200
Northeast Corridor
675
4,225
State Corridors
300
800
Long-Distance Routes
3,675
National Assets
925
4,500
Rail Service Improvement Program**
3,660
26,400
Passenger Corridors
3,250
23,180
Congestion Mitigation
150
1,300
Freight Capacity
190
1,570
Planning 70
350
Research, Development, & Technology** 55
217
High-Performance Rail R&D 25 67
National Cooperative Rail Research Program 5
Workforce Development
125
TOTAL
6,635
40,000
(excl. S&O)
Traditional FRA accounts
General Fund
Current services (incl. Amtrak) organized by “business lines”
Integrated passenger + freight improvement programs
Transportation Trust Fund
(new Rail Account)
New focus on workforce, innovation
* Incl. 0.5% oversight takedown
** Incl. 1% oversight takedown

14. Current Passenger Rail Service (FY14 Request = $2.7 billion)
Program Area
Eligible Activities
Eligible Recipients
Northeast Corridor
$675 million
Capital – backlog and ongoing state-of-good repair
Capital – equipment replacement
Operating surplus reinvested into NEC infrastructure
Amtrak
(others as designated in capital plan)
State Corridors (transitional)
$300 million
Capital and operating – transitional assistance to phase-in PRIIA 209
States
Long-Distance Routes
$800 million
Capital and operating to support long-distance route service
National Assets
$925 million
Capital and operating – National “backbone” assets
Capital – Positive train control
Capital – ADA at stations
Debt service

15. Current Passenger Rail Service (FY14 Request = $2.7 billion)
Key Outcomes:
Amtrak fully-funded, with additional capital to address historic underinvestment
Over five-year plan, full funding for ADA and replacement of all legacy corridor equipment.
Efficient phase-in of State control over State corridors
Funding needs decline over five years as major “one-time” activities are completed

16. Rail Service Improvement Program (FY14 Request = $3.66 billion)
Program Area
Eligible Activities
Eligible Recipients
Passenger Corridors
$3,250 million
Infrastructure, stations, equipment for service upgrades on existing corridors and for building new corridors
Support for implementing PTC on commuter railroads
States and multi-State entities
Amtrak
Equipment entity
Commuter railroads (PTC only)
Congestion Mitigation
$150 million
Address major intercity/freight/commuter rail bottlenecks
Upgrade shared-use infrastructure in terminal areas
Freight railroads
Rail terminal companies
Freight Capacity
$190 million
Intermodal corridors and connection point capacity
Short-line capital upgrades
Community impact mitigation – safety enhancements & rail line relocation
Ports
Local governments
Planning
$70 million
National, multi-state, and state rail planning
Corridor and terminal area planning
Northeast Corridor FUTURE
Metropolitan planning organizations
FRA

17. Rail Service Improvement Program (FY14 Request = $3.66 billion)
Key Outcomes:
Market-based improvements to capacity, speed, and reliability of passenger & freight systems
Continuous safety improvements
Coordinated planning program to set stage for future phases of investment
Support for implementing PTC on commuter railroads

18. Research, Development, &Technology (FY14 Request = $55 million)
Program Area
Eligible Activities
Eligible Recipients
High-Performance Rail R&D
$25 million
Upgrade the Transportation Technology Center (TTCI) in Pueblo to test high-speed rail equipment, supplies, technology
FRA
National Cooperative Rail Research Program
$5 million
Cooperative research projects to advance rail policy
Transportation Research Board
Workforce Development
Buy America support (Manufacturing Extension Partnership)
Rail University Transportation Centers (UTCs)
Training and technical assistance in conjunction with key partners
States and multi-State entities
UTCs
Manufacturing Extension Partnership

19. $2 billion for Current Passenger Rail Service (directed to Amtrak)
Immediate Transportation Investments
$50 billion to jump-start infrastructure improvements, create jobs – $5 billion for rail
$40 billion for “fix-it-first” investments that improve our existing transportation system
$2 billion for Current Passenger Rail Service (directed to Amtrak)
$10 billion for investments that spur reform through competition
$3 billion for Rail Service Improvement Program (competitively awarded)

20. This five year plan… Summary
Advances comprehensive safety mission through proactive investments, training, and inspection programs
Provides funds to support PTC implementation
Enhancing World-Class Safety
Modernizing our Rail Infrastructure
Meeting the Growing Market Demand
Promoting Innovation
Ensuring Transparency & Accountability
Fully replaces all legacy corridor equipment
Makes major progress on NEC maintenance backlog
Provides full funding level needed to achieve ADA compliance at stations
Makes targeted investments in passenger & freight rail where the business & public investment case is strongest
Invests in American workforce, technology, suppliers
Positions domestic industry to be world-leading
Clarifies grant program structure
Facilitates effective performance measurement

21. Calendar of Press Opportunities
State
Project Name
Federal Funding Amount
Milestone
Target Month
California
LOSSAN Crossover in San Diego
$8 4 Million
Groundbreaking
June
California State Rail Plan
$1.5 Million
Interim Report
TBA
San Joaquin Corridor Plan
$300,000
Coast Daylight Corridor Investment Plan (LA to SF)
LOSSAN North Corridor Investment Plan
$1.360 Million
California High Speed Rail System
$3 Billion
August
Connecticut
New Haven Springfield Double Track
$11 million
Construction Update
July
Florida
Port of Miami Access
$22.8 Million
Georgia
Charlotte to Atlanta Feasibility Study
$4.1 Million
Public hearings
September
Illinois
Wadsworth Bridges
$3.7 Million
Project Complete
New Jersey
Portal Bridge Final Design
$38.5 Million
Final design
New York
Empire Corridor Capacity Improvements
$58 Million
Michigan
Chicago to Detroit Line
$346 Million
Transfer of ownership/Note of work in progress
North Carolina
Piedmont Improvement Projects
$73.5 Million
Raleigh to Charlotte
$ 4 Million
Planning/public hearings
May
Texas
Tower 55
$23 Million
Dallas-Houston Corridor Plan
$15 Million
Public Hearings
Washington
PNW Mudslide Improvement Projects
$16.1 Million
Begin Construction
Tukwila Station
$7.9 Million