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AnalysisOctober 29, 2026

Kyle Railroad Secures $49,521,954 CRISI Award for Heartland Track Upgrades

Kyle Railroad Company received $49,521,954 in CRISI funding for a multi-state track rehabilitation and signal improvement project.

The Federal Railroad Administration selected Kyle Railroad Company for a $49,521,954 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements grant. The award supports the Unleashing the American Heartland Rail Upgrade Project, which covers track rehabilitation and improvements in Kansas and Colorado. Work involves installing 115-pound continuous welded rail on approximately 56 miles of track, replacing ties and switches, and upgrading signals to FRA Class 2 standards. The shortline project is designated rural and includes a 52 percent non-federal match.

Source award

Kyle Railroad Company — $49,521,954 from CRISI, FY2026. Source

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