FRA Withdraws More Than $175MM From Rail Projects

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) withdrew more than $175 million in funding for four projects related to California High-Speed Rail.

According to the USDOT, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the withdrawal in funding and directed the FRA to review all grants related to the high-speed rail project. In July, the FRA terminated $4 billion in funding to the CHSRA.

The four projects and the amount of withdrawn funding are listed below:

• Le Grand Overcrossing Project on the Merced Extension (CHSRA): $89,645,961
• Southern San Jose Grade Separations (City of San Jose): $7,500,000
• DTX Final Design for Track and Rail Systems Project (Transbay Joint Powers Authority): $24,655,000
• Madera High-Speed Rail Station Project (California Department of Transportation): $54,530,000