Connecticut awarded $291 million for rail improvement projects
One of the projects will replace the 117-year-old Connecticut River Bridge.
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WisDOT receives $72.8 million grant to improve freight and passenger rail service
This award is the largest non-highway discretionary grant and the largest rail grant WisDOT has received to date through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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.
DOT committing $215 million to replacement of Civil War-era bridge in Albany
Originally opened in 1865 and renovated to its current iteration in 1901, the Livingston Avenue Bridge offers New York’s only upstate passenger rail crossing of the Hudson River.
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.
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.
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
FRA to make $153 million available for passenger rail operations costs
Program covers an array of expenses up to the first six years of service for newly initiated, restored or enhanced passenger rail operations
$1.1 billion in grants available to improve safety at railroad crossings
Program funds projects that construct grade separations, upgrade safety devices at crossings or close at-grade crossings
Feds make $2 billion available for Northeast Corridor rail improvements
Infrastructure improvements funded by this NOFO will deliver safer, faster and more dependable passenger rail services for travelers and commuters alike
