Amtrak, Cities and States Get $5.3B in Federal Rail Grants

Amtrak, cities and states get $5.3B in federal rail grants

Using funds from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Federal Railroad Administration awarded grants to 41 projects across 23 states.

Amtrak receives USD 3 billion for new trains, improved services

As it registers a record ridership growth, the largest train operator in North America, Amtrak, which is a state-owned enterprise, has received close to USD 3 billion in new funding from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for buying new train sets as well as improving services on seven projects. In a press statement, Amtrak says that these competitive grants are funded by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under its Nation…

Amtrak recieves $5.3 billion for new trains, new tracks and infrastructure improvement

Amtrak recieves $5.3 billion for new trains, new tracks and infrastructure improvement Christine McLaren Sun, 08/16/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Amtrak's Adirondack train, pictured here at its Saratoga Springs station, is one of the lines to receive funding for new trainsets. On Friday, Amtrak recieved $5.3 billion in federal funding for rail-related projects. Trains.com reports that 41 projects in 23 states are receiving f…