The project will complete project development, final design and construction for track and yard improvements on a segment of rail owned and operated by marquette rail between grand rapids and…

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Award ID
69A36526421640CRSMI
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$25,200,000

Award facts

Assistance listing
20.337
Completion date 30% complete
Funding
  • $16,400,000.00 Federal
  • $8,800,000.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Ludington, MI 49431, USA

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About this award

The Federal Railroad Administration awarded the City of Ludington $25.2 million on November 1, 2025, for track and yard improvements on a Marquette Rail segment between Grand Rapids and Ludington, Michigan. The project funds completion of project development, final design, and construction to replace high-defect-rate and worn rail on the mainline and within Ludington Yard, replace ties, and rehabilitate one turnout to achieve a state of good repair. Marquette Rail is owned by Genesee Wyoming Railroads. The work is expected to reduce derailment risk, reduce service failures, and increase capacity. Performance takes place in Ludington, Michigan, with an ultimate completion date of January 31, 2029.

Description

The project will complete project development, final design and construction for track and yard improvements on a segment of rail owned and operated by marquette rail between grand rapids and ludington, MI. Marquette rail is owned by genesee wyoming railroads. Project components consist of replacing highdefectrate and worn rail, both on the mainline and within ludington yard, as well as replacing ties and rehabilitating one turnout in the yard to ensure this critical link is in a stateofgoodrepair. The project will result in reduced risk of derailments, reduce service failures and increase capacity.

Quick answers

Who received award 69A36526421640CRSMI?

69A36526421640CRSMI was awarded to City Of Ludington by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on November 1, 2025.

How much is award 69A36526421640CRSMI worth?

$25,200,000 has been obligated on 69A36526421640CRSMI: $16,400,000 in federal funding and $8,800,000 in non-federal funding.

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