Provide funding for rtas wego star real time interface improvements and track rehab on the commuter rail line to keep the line in a state of good repair and for the commuter rail service…

This Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) provides $3,398,317 in funding to the Regional Transportation Auth (RTA) to support improvements and rehabilitation of the WeGo commuter rail line in Tennessee.

Specifically, the grant funds will be used for real-time interface upgrades, track rehabilitation, preventative maintenance, and capital costs for the commuter rail service. This work is intended to improve the state of good repair of the WeGo rail corridor and offset operating costs for the commuter rail system, ultimately benefiting the populace of the service area and local commuters. The award has a period of performance from August 4, 2023 to March 30, 2032.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for rtas wego star real time interface improvements and track rehab on the commuter rail line to keep the line in a state of good repair and for the commuter rail service preventative maintenance and capital cost of contracting.

Activities

Funds will be used to purchase real time interface improvements on the commuter rail line track rehab and for the commuter rail service preventative maintenance and capital cost of contracting.

Expected outcomes

The project will improve the state of good repair of the wego commuter rail corridor and offset cost of rail operation.

Intended beneficiaries

Populace of the wego commuter rail service area and local area commuters.