Get $380M for Rail Infrastructure & Operations
Posted: December 11, 2025
Summary
This grant offers significant funding to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to bolster capital projects and cover debt service through early 2029. Businesses involved in or benefiting from Northeast Corridor rail operations can look forward to improved infrastructure and services.
Eligibility
Full Description
Pursuant to the FY2026 Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Leg. Branch and Extensions Act, Pub. L. 119-37, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $379,562,566 to cover Capital and Debt Service which will be used until January 31, 2029, or until expended.
In order to receive these funds, Amtrak must complete the grant application and submit the following items electronically: (a) Application for Federal Assistance SF-424; (b) Statement of Work; (c) A description of the projected operating and capital costs for the upcoming fiscal year for Northeast Corridor activities, including train services and infrastructure, and National Network activities, including State-supported routes and long-distance routes, in comparison to prior fiscal year actual financial performance; (d) A description of the capital projects to be funded, with cost estimates and an estimated timetable for completion of the projects covered by the request; (e) a description of the status of efforts to improve Amtrak’s safety culture; (f) SF-424B Assurances Non-Construction Program (g) SF-424D Assurances Construction Programs; and (h) 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).