The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration awarded a $800,000 Project Grant under the Interstate Rail Compacts (CFDA 20.328) program to the Southern Rail Commission (SRC), a congressionally sanctioned interstate rail compact serving Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi. The grant funding will enable the SRC to build administrative, legal, and operations capacity, expand systems planning, promote new and forthcoming passenger rail service, and prepare applications for competitive federal grant programs. The intended beneficiaries are the traveling public, who will experience enhanced travel options and improved rail service across the southeastern United States. The grant period runs from November 1, 2024 to July 31, 2026.
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