Rail Archives

Historic $2.4 billion investment to enhance rail infrastructure, safety nationwide

These projects will primarily develop physical rail safety initiatives, including new safety detection systems and track rehabilitation.

Brady Pieper

California investing $1.3 billion for transformative rail and transit projects

This funding announcement is part of a broader, multiyear investment strategy aimed at modernizing California’s public transit network.

Keaton Peters

Chicago’s Metra rail proposes $1.1 billion budget for operations, infrastructure upgrades

Metra serves six counties in Northeast Illinois and extends to Kenosha, Wisconsin, connecting more suburban cities to downtown Chicago with 3,700 miles of tracks.

Miles Smith

Maryland DOT unveils plan to encourage housing construction near rail transportation

This new plan comes on the heels of a recently passed Maryland state law that allows for greater housing density within a half mile of train stations

Strategic Partnerships

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.

Miles Smith

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.

Miles Smith

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.

Brady Pieper

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.

Miles Smith

MTA seeks approval on $68.4 billion capital improvement plan for NYC area

The plan includes ordering 2,000 railcars, making 60 existing stations accessible, and adding secure fare gates that address safety and accessibility concerns.

Miles Smith

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.

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