The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced a $2.04 billion investment to modernize rail infrastructure across the United States. The funding will be delivered through the Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program.
The project scope includes upgrades to passenger and freight rail systems, with a focus on reducing congestion, improving regional rail infrastructure, and enhancing safety. The program will also support initiatives to increase ridership and develop safety measures to prevent trespassing and reduce rail-related incidents.
The total project cost is $2.04 billion, funded entirely through federal allocations under the CRISI program. Since 2017, the program has invested nearly $6 billion in rail infrastructure projects nationwide.
The Federal Railroad Administration will administer the funding, while state agencies, regional rail authorities, and freight and passenger rail operators will implement individual projects. The program will improve rail reliability, increase network capacity, and enhance safety across passenger and freight corridors.