The project includes improvements at various locations on the lsrc huron subdivision between alpena, michigan and pinconning, michigan

The Federal Railroad Administration awarded Lake State Railway Co $55.369 million on December 1, 2025, to improve rail infrastructure on the LSRC Huron Subdivision between Alpena, Michigan and Pinconning, Michigan.

The project will replace approximately 52 miles of jointed rail with continuous welded rail, replace crossties, improve 34 highway-rail crossings, and upgrade signals at 13 crossings. Additional work includes turnout replacement and upgrades to active warning devices at grade crossings where LED flashers are not currently installed. These improvements will reduce rail defects and enhance safety at highway-rail grade crossings through improved driver notification of oncoming trains, supporting safe and reliable transportation for Michigan communities and businesses.

Performance occurs in Michigan, with ultimate completion targeted for April 30, 2031.

The project will replace approximately 52 miles of jointed rail with continuous welded rail, replace crossties, improve 34 highway-rail crossings, upgrade signals at 13 crossings, and replace turnouts. These track improvements will reduce rail defects and ensure safe and reliable transportation for michigan communities and businesses. Improvements at grade crossings will enhance safety at a critical interface with the public. Improvements include upgrades to active warning devices where led flashers are not already installed, thus improving drive notification of oncoming trains.