Unlock Millions for Railroad Safety & Infrastructure!
Summary
This grant offers substantial funding to eligible entities for critical capital expenditures, debt service, and ADA compliance within the railroad sector. Specifically, funds are allocated for enhancing railroad safety technology, including Positive Train Control (PTC) implementation on specific routes, and covering related operational and administrative expenses.
Eligibility
Full Description
Pursuant to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-141), the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $734,320,574 to cover Capital, Debt Service and American Disabilities Act (ADA) expenses of which $23,645,955 will be used for ADA expenses, at least $50,000,000 to cover expenses for the development, installation and operation of railroad safety technology, including implementation of a PTC system on State-supported routes as defined under section 24102(13) of title 49, United States Code, on which positive train control systems are not required by law or regulation and up to $5,000,000 for Surface Transportation Board (STB) related expenses until fully expended. In order to receive these funds, Amtrak must complete the grant application and submit the following items electronically: Application for Federal Assistance SF-424; SF-424B Assurances Non-Construction Programs; SF 424D Assurances Construction Programs; Statement of Work and signed copies of the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Assurances and Certification forms (http://www.fra.dot.gov/downloads/admin/assurancesandcertifications.pdf).