Rail Line Relocation
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To provide financial assistance for rail line relocation and improvement projects.
This chart shows obligations for the program by fiscal year. All data for this chart was provided by the
administering agency and sourced from SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and Treasury.gov.
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Five projects were completed in FY 2016
One project was completed in FY 2018 to upgrade the lead track from an industrial lead to a Class 1 track.
One project was completed in FY 2019 to upgrade the lead track from an industrial lead to a Class 1 track.
Most projects are complete and the grants closed. There were no projects completed during FY 2020.
FRA completed and closed two projects that 1) completed preliminary engineering and environmental work to remove the vertical obstructions along a rail line running through a tunnel and 2) reduced the potential for vertical slope failure and the resulting loss of service and potential derailments. FRA does not anticipate receiving additional funding for this program.
FRA anticipates the completion of one remaining open project that will develop environmental documentation and permits to establish new intercity passenger rail service in the Midwest. FRA does not anticipate receiving additional funding for this program.
FRA anticipates continuing work under the award made in FY 2024. FRA does not anticipate receiving additional funding for this program.
FRA anticipates continuing work under the award made in FY 2024. FRA does not anticipate receiving additional funding for this program.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.