The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Connecticut Department of Transportation a $110 million Project Grant under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) on August 20, 2021 to fund capital projects that maintain and improve fixed guideway infrastructure. $88 million in federal funds and $22 million in state matching funds will support: track maintenance and upgrades on the New Haven rail line totaling $46 million; installation of ties, turnouts, rail, and track surfacing for $40 million; Waterbury branch signal upgrades including a cab signaling system, passing sidings, and crossing improvements for $20 million; and station improvements in Darien for $4 million. A sub-award of unspecified value was provided to Garg Consulting Services Inc. to support the Waterbury branch cab signaling and automatic train control project. The grant furthers the state's 2018 Transit Asset Management Plan and investments are scheduled for completion by June 30, 2028.
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