Maine DOT Awarded $37,040,000 CRISI Grant for Aroostook Rail Rehab
The Federal Railroad Administration awarded Maine DOT $37,040,000 in CRISI funding to rehabilitate rail line and bridge infrastructure for 286,000-pound capacity.
The Federal Railroad Administration awarded $37,040,000 to the Maine Department of Transportation under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program for fiscal year 2026. Designated as a rural award, the grant funds the Northern Aroostook Rail Gateway Modernization and Safety project with a non-federal match of 20 percent. The project includes replacing rail, ties, and ballast across approximately 90 miles of railroad line in Northern Maine. Work also covers rehabilitating the deck of a railroad bridge to enable 286,000-pound railcar capacity in support of Maine's forest products economy.
Source award
Maine Department of Transportation — $37,040,000 from CRISI, FY2026. Source
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