To fund bridge preliminary engineering and design and passenger operations office renovation

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Alaska Railroad Corporation $1.275 million on May 27, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund bridge preliminary engineering and design activities and renovation of the passenger operations administrative office in the Anchorage Depot. The renovation scope includes new flooring, paint, and lighting for the passenger operations administrative area.

The award maintains Alaska Railroad Corporation's bridge and passenger operations infrastructure in a state of good repair to support continued rail operations and service to Alaska Railroad Corporation riders. Performance extends through August 31, 2027, in Alaska.

No sub-recipients are listed for this award.

Activities

Bridge preliminary engineering and design activities. Renovation includes new flooring paint and lighting of office space for the passenger operations administrative area in the anchorage depot.

Expected outcomes

Keeping arrc bridges and passenger operations administrative office space in state of good repair for continued rail operation.

Intended beneficiaries

Alaska railroad corporation and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services.