Iowa Interstate Railroad secures $48,176,960 CRISI grant for track and bridge upgrades
Iowa Interstate Railroad, LLC has been awarded $48,176,960 through the CRISI program to rehabilitate rail infrastructure across Iowa and Illinois.
The Federal Railroad Administration awarded $48,176,960 in CRISI funding to shortline Iowa Interstate Railroad, LLC under the FY2025-2026 cycle. Designated as a rural project, the award requires a 35 percent non-federal match. Grant funds will support the Fortify Iowa Interstate Railroad with Steel & Ties project, which covers track rehabilitation and bridge replacement across Iowa City, Des Moines, and Davenport, Iowa, as well as Bureau, La Salle, and Henry, Illinois. Work involves replacing rail, ties, and a bridge to upgrade approximately 250 miles of track to FRA Class 3 standards.
Source award
Iowa Interstate Railroad, LLC — $48,176,960 from CRISI, FY2026. Source
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