Regional Rail Freight Projects Receive Grant Funding

Regional rail freight projects receive grant funding

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced this week that it will invest nearly $53 million in 30 rail freight improvement projects that will enhance freight mobility while creating and sustaining an estimated 450 jobs across Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania DOT awards almost $53 million for freight rail projects

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PennDOT investing millions in rail improvement projects across PA

PENNSYVANIA (WTAJ) — Nearly $53 million will be invested in rail projects state-wide, creating an estimated 450 jobs, PennDOT announced Wednesday. In a statement, PennDOT said it will be funding 30 different rail projects. Pennsylvania has more operating railroads than any other state and is responsible for maintaining roughly 5,600 miles of freight lines. “Pennsylvania’s [...]

Baker, Fritz: Rail Investment Will Support Economic Growth, Jobs in Susquehanna County - Senator Baker

SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced today that $3.4 million in rail freight investment is coming to Susquehanna County. These dollars, Fritz says, will improve transportation infrastructure, strengthen supply chains and support hundreds of family-sustaining jobs. Part of a $53 million state investment aimed at improving freight rail infrastructure, the scope of the project for Bridg…

Jefferson County Included in Nearly $53 Million State Investment in Rail Freight Projects

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced nearly $53 million in funding for 30 rail freight improvement projects across Pennsylvania, including a multi-county project that will bring infrastructure upgrades through Jefferson County. According to PennDOT, the funding is being distributed through the Rail Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) and the Rail Freight Assistance Program (RFAP) and is intende…

Shapiro administration awards more than $3.4 million for Berks County rail infrastructure projects

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced this week that nearly $53 million will be invested in 30 rail freight improvement projects across the state, including more than $3.4 million for two projects in Berks County. The funding, awarded through the Rail Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) and the Rail Freight Assistance Program (RFAP), is intended to improve freight mobility, support economic development, and creat…