California high-speed rail project receiving $54 million for new station
The station is being relocated to allow for increased ridership and transit-oriented development.
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Federal Railroad Administration announces $1 billion for intercity rail projects
Eligible projects include those that expand or establish new intercity passenger and high-speed rail service, improve the performance of existing service and/or replace or rehabilitate rail infrastructure.
Illinois receiving grants totaling $305.5 million to improve Chicago-area roads, rails
One of the projects being funded involves untangling the railroad tracks from the roadways so that trains, pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles can more easily move through the community.
Nevada high-speed rail project enters $3 billion grant agreement with Federal Railroad Administration
The all-electric high-speed passenger rail system will transport travelers between the flagship station in Las Vegas and stations throughout Southern California.
DOT awarding $893 million for LA Metro light rail project
Phase 1 of the project involves building 6.7 miles of LA Metro rail line along Van Nuys Boulevard.
Port of Los Angeles announces $52 million for rail upgrades
The $52 million infrastructure upgrade seeks to significantly increase on-dock rail capacity while cutting emissions.
Settlement clears way for work to continue on California high-speed rail
California’s high-speed rail line will eventually span 800 miles and include 24 stations that connect Sacramento and San Diego.
Passenger rail projects gain momentum in Midwest, Gulf Coast
Design firm hired to plan line connecting Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Pittsburgh; Mobile, Alabama, to vote on funding for stop
Court set to hear lawsuit over Austin’s light-rail plans this week
Bond validation lawsuit centers on proposed financing plan for a $7.1 billion public transportation investment passed by voters four years ago
$343 million will help make rail stations safer, more accessible
Grants will go to upgrades to aging systems to make public transportation more accessible, including 'retrofitting old rail stations with elevators, ramps, and more'
