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Biden administration announces $2.4 billion for new rail projects

The federal government is issuing $2.4 billion for 122 railroad projects nationwide, with a majority allocated to smaller railroads.
Most funds will be used for track and bridge upgrades, per Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
A $215 million grant will replace a Hudson River bridge that is crucial for Amtrak's operations.

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The Epoch Times

US Government Invests Over $2.4 Billion in State Railroad, Bridge Improvements

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced a federal investment of more than $2.4 billion in state rail and bridge upgrades throughout the country. The funding will come from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and go into 122 rail improvement projects in 41 states and Washington, D.C. The funds will be administered through the FRA’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) P…

4 months ago·New York, United States

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The Hill

Biden administration announces $2.4 billion for new rail projects

The Biden administration announced $2.4 billion in funding for new rail projects Tuesday. Officials are hoping the investment will spur new job opportunities for Americans as they undertake 122 rail improvement projects in 41 states and the District of Columbia, according to a release. “Each project advances a future where our supply chains are stronger, passenger rail…

4 months ago·Washington, United States

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WCPO Cincinnati

Federal government announces $2.4 billion in grants for rail projects across 41 states

Most of the money will go to track and bridge upgrades. But some of the grants will be used to bolster training and explore cleaner-burning alternatives to the diesel railroads have long relied on.

4 months ago·Cincinnati, United States

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Wisconsin State Journal

Federal government hands out $2.4 billion for 122 railroad projects

OMAHA, Neb. — The federal government is handing out $2.4 billion in railroad grants to help pay for 122 projects nationwide with more than half of the money going to smaller railroads.

5 months ago·Madison, United States

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Federal government hands out $2.4 billion for 122 railroad projects nationwide

The federal government is handing out $2.4 billion in railroad grants to help pay for 122 projects nationwide with more than half of the money going to smaller railroads. The

5 months ago·United States

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lonestarlive.com

Texas short line railroads to receive $140 million in federal infrastructure grants

Seven short line railroads that operate in Texas are slated to receive up to $140.1 million in federal railroad rail improvement grants, the U.S. Department of Transportation has announced.

4 months ago

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