The U.S. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded a $9,812,525 Project Grant under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program to the Rail Development Commission Ohio. The grant funds a project to reduce delays at highway-rail grade crossings in the Village of Spencer, Ohio by constructing a new connecting track, extending existing yard tracks, and installing automated switches to improve operational efficiency and safety at the WLE Spencer Yard. The project will benefit rail operators Norfolk Southern and Pioneer Lines, as well as the City of Elkhart, Indiana, St. Joseph County, Indiana, and the Indiana Department of Transportation. The project's key deliverables include a detailed work plan, budget, schedule, final design package, and a final performance report. The grant award period extends from May 1, 2024 to February 26, 2027.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $6.9m | 7/26/24 |