On December 8, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced it has awarded $8.2 billion for 10 passenger rail projects across the United States. The FRA also announced rail corridor planning activities that will impact every region of the nation. This investment builds on a $16.4 billion investment announced last month for major projects along the Northeast Corridor. “This once-in-a-generation opportunity will benefit America’s economy for years to come,” BLET National President Eddie Hall said. “Not only will it help create new job opportunities for BLET members, it will also help provide high paying jobs for all of Rail Labor.” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg traveled to North Carolina on December 11 to highlight a portion of the funding that will help expand passenger rail service between Raleigh and Richmond, which will connect North Carolina with Virginia, Washington, D.C., and the Northeast Corridor.
FRA announces $8.2 billion in new grants for passenger rail
