Alaska Railroad Secures $249,052,399 CRISI Grant for Port MacKenzie Rail Extension
Alaska Railroad Corporation has been awarded $249,052,399 in CRISI funding to build a 32-mile rail connection to Port MacKenzie.
The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $249,052,399 in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program funding to the Alaska Railroad Corporation under the FY2025-2026 cycle. Designated as a rural new-line project, the grant supports the construction of a new 32-mile rail line connecting Port MacKenzie south of Houston, Alaska, to the railroad's mainline. The extension is designed to establish a new port connection supporting the state's mineral and energy sectors while reducing transit distance, shipping time, and expense to Interior Alaska. The award carries a 20 percent non-federal match.
Source award
Alaska Railroad Corporation — $249,052,399 from CRISI, FY2026. Source
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