The proposed project involves project development, final design, and construction activities to replace ties and resurface as necessary across approximately 50 miles of track on the florida central…

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded Florida Central Railroad Co, LLC a $9.25 million Project Grant on August 1, 2025, under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program (CFDA 20.325). The grant funds project development, final design, and construction activities to replace railroad ties and resurface approximately 50 miles of track across the Florida Central Railroad and Florida Midland Railroad in Florida. The project is scheduled for completion by August 31, 2027.

The primary deliverables include track rehabilitation and infrastructure improvements that will enhance safety and system performance by raising the track classification from Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Excepted and Class 1 Track to Class 2 Standard in multiple locations. This infrastructure upgrade will support improved service reliability and operational performance for both freight and regional rail operations. The CRISI program, which focuses on enhancing the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail systems nationwide, prioritizes projects demonstrating strong benefit-cost ratios and broad stakeholder participation through multiple funding sources.

The proposed project involves project development, final design, and construction activities to replace ties and resurface as necessary across approximately 50 miles of track on the florida central railroad and the florida midland railroad. The project will enhance safety, system and service performance as the project will raise the track class in many locations from FRA excepted and class track 1 to class 2 standard.