• November 12, 2019
• Class 1, Freight, Rail News, Railroad News, Shortline/Regional

Phoenix receives federal grant to lower tracks, eliminate at-grade crossings

Lowering tracks will help lift up the economy in the Phoenix area. That is the claim of U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao after the U.S. DOT handed Phoenix a $24 million federal

• November 06, 2019
• Commuter/Regional, Intercity, Passenger, Rail News, Railroad News, Rapid Transit/Light Rail

U.S. DOT announces availability of $24 million to restore, enhance intercity passenger rail

The U.S. DOT’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced on Nov. 6 the availability of $24 million in grant funding to initiate, restore, or enhance intercity passenger rail service around the country.