NC Lands Nearly $300M for Rail Safety, Track Upgrades

NC lands nearly $300M for rail safety, track upgrades

North Carolina is set to receive nearly $300 million in federal funding to eliminate railroad crossings, build grade separations, and expand track capacity in Guilford, Durham, and Wake counties, according to the US Department of Transportation (DOT). The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will provide a 28.53% nonfederal match, nearly $86 million, for the projects. “This federal investment demonstrates our partners’ confidence …

MBTA Lands $139.6MM for Commuter Rail Double Track Project

BOSTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded $139.6 million to Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to support the final design and construction of the Haverhill Double-Track Project, which will add approximately The post MBTA Lands $139.6MM for Commuter Rail Double Track Project appeared first on Railway Track and Structures.

$140M Federal Grant Will Speed Rail Service by Adding Double Tracks

Those who rely on the Haverhill commuter rail line can expect faster and more reliable service as nearly seven miles double track will be added thanks to a $139.6 million federal grant. Gov. Maura Healey said Friday the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority won the investment from the Federal Railroad Administration to add 6.8 miles of […] The post $140M Federal Grant Will Speed Rail Service by Adding Double Tracks first appeared on WHAV.