$2.3 Billion Federal Funds for Rail Initiatives

What is happening? This Wednesday applications began to access $2.3 billion in funding for passenger service. Applications are open for Amtrak, states, Washington, D.C., federally recognized Indian tribes and local governments. Grants can also be used for projects that improve the safety, reliability, and performance of intercity passenger rail services and for planning activities, such as environmental review and final design.

Why is this important? This is the most significant rail funding in the last 50 years.

Route Fifty | Passenger Rail Set to Expand with $2.3B Up for Grabs