New York State has awarded more than $101 million to support 25 rail and port infrastructure projects statewide through the Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program.
The grants fund freight rail and port improvements, including track and bridge rehabilitation, yard and siding construction, capacity upgrades, and rail access projects at port facilities. The projects span multiple regions and focus on improving freight reliability along key trade corridors.
The New York State Department of Transportation administers the program. Project sponsors include rail operators, port authorities, industrial development agencies, and local public agencies.
Regional allocations include $40 million for projects in New York City, $20.4 million in the Finger Lakes region, $17.7 million in Western New York, and more than $6.5 million in the Capital Region.
The state awarded the funding through a competitive selection process.