Iowa Interstate Railroad secures $48,176,960 CRISI grant for track and bridge rehab
Iowa Interstate Railroad, LLC will receive $48,176,960 in CRISI funding to rehabilitate approximately 250 miles of track and replace a bridge across Iowa and Illinois.
The Federal Railroad Administration awarded $48,176,960 under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program to shortline Iowa Interstate Railroad, LLC. The rural grant will support the Fortify Iowa Interstate Railroad with Steel & Ties project, covering track rehabilitation and bridge replacement across locations in Iowa and Illinois. Work includes replacing rail, ties, and a bridge across approximately 250 miles of track to bring the line up to FRA Class 3 track standards. The award was selected under the FY2025-2026 cycle and requires a 35 percent non-federal match.
Source award
Iowa Interstate Railroad, LLC — $48,176,960 from CRISI, FY2026. Source
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