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Federal grant funds $1 billion expansion of East Coast passenger rail

Raleigh to Richmond route will span 162 miles as a critical line for the federal Southeast Corridor, which connects Washington, D.C., with Charlotte, North Carolina

Gracie Warhurst

High-speed rail projects in California, Nevada get $6.1 billion boost

California High-Speed Rail Authority receives a $3.1 billion grant to accelerate line through state’s Central Valley; privately owned initiative to connect Las Vegas, L.A. receives $3.1 billion

Mary Scott Nabers

A large 2024 market sector that should not be overlooked

Mandated compliance with ADA statutes creates a large marketplace for construction projects. 2024 will be a banner year for firms interested in partnering with local governments to deliver compliance

Paul Stinson

Midwest rail corridor to receive $53 million for infrastructure upgrades

Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $31.8 million in grants for Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago Intercity Passenger Rail Project; Amtrak to contribute additional $5 million

Miles Smith

$1.5 billion for infrastructure projects available in FY2024

Funds available through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program will help public-private partnerships with freight, passenger projects

Amy Denney

Port Authority invests $410 million to rehab rail, wharfs in New York and New Jersey

Approval allows Port Authority staff to start issuing multiple contracts for the two programs, which will begin in 2024

Miles Smith

Michigan plans $15.8 billion transportation improvements over five years

Plan includes directing $11.2 billion to roads and bridges. Transportation projects including bus, marine, rain and ports total $3.7 billion. Airports will get another $989 million

Miles Smith

Rail safety projects nationwide receive $570 million boost

First round of funding awarded through the Railroad Crossing Elimination grant program and will address more than 400 at-grade crossings nationwide over the next four years.

Amy Denney

California high-speed rail design procurement underway

The California High-Speed Rail Authority recently board approved issuing a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the design of the track and the overhead contact systems for electricity.

Miles Smith

Northeast Corridor rail line to get $16.4 billion overhaul

Funds will cover 25 projects in several states, and will include upgrading tunnels, bridges, tracks, power systems, signals, stations and other aging infrastructure.

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