The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded a $500,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail (CFDA 20.326) program to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) on March 15, 2024. The purpose of this award is to support the development of a Service Development Plan (SDP) for a proposed intercity passenger rail corridor connecting Newport News, Richmond, Charlottesville, and the New River Valley in Virginia.
The key products and services to be delivered through this grant include:
- Developing a Project Performance Plan (Task 1.1)
- Compiling existing planning and development materials (Task 2.1)
- Drafting a Statement of Work (Task 2.2)
- Establishing an approved project schedule (Task 2.3)
- Securing an approved project budget (Task 2.4)
The proposed corridor would serve major metropolitan areas as well as rural communities in Virginia, complementing existing Northeast Regional rail services. The ultimate completion date for this project is July 15, 2026. As the designated FTA grant recipient in Virginia, DRPT will manage this project and may provide subawards to local entities as needed to complete the SDP.
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