Young Announces More than $75 Million for Rail Infrastructure Projects Across Indiana

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced more than $75 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safey Improvement (CRISI) Program for seven rail infrastructure projects across Indiana. The funding will support improvements to freight rail infrastructure, enhance safety, and strengthen the reliability of rail transportation throughout the state. “Indiana’s rail infrastructure plays an important role in supporting our economy and connecting Hoosier businesses to markets across the country,” said Senator Young . “These investments will help improve rail safety, modernize aging infrastructure, and make our transportation network more efficient and reliable. I appreciate Secretary Duffy’s partnership in helping make these investments possible.” CRISI Grant Awards: Freight Rail Revitalization Project in Indiana and Illinois Award: $25,168,800 Evansville Western Railway, Inc. will improve approximately 124.5 miles of railroad between Evansville, Indiana, and Okawville, Illinois. The project includes replacing rail and ties, installing safety equipment, constructing a locomotive maintenance facility, and rehabilitating 12 locomotives. Program for Operational Workflows & Equipment Reliability (POWER) Award: $15,231,696 Elkhart & Western Railroad, LLC will support upgrades to Patriot Rail’s locomotive fleet across 15 rail properties in 17 states. The project will replace aging locomotives and improve freight rail efficiency and reliability. Coal and Corn in Hoosier Land Project Award: $14,544,000 RailTex, Inc. will rehabilitate approximately 100 miles of railroad infrastructure in Indianapolis and Evansville. Improvements include replacing rails, ties, crossings, and signals, installing safety equipment, and repairing or replacing four aging bridges Southeastern Indiana Corridor Improvement Project Award: $7,915,813 The City of Madison Port Authority will rehabilitate approximately seven miles of Madison Railroad track in North Vernon, improve siding, and install a signal at a public railroad crossing. The improvements will increase rail capacity and reduce derailment risks. Northwest Indiana Rail Connectivity and Expansion Project (NICE) Award: $6,880,843 Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad, LLC will rehabilitate rail infrastructure in Hanna, La Crosse, and Wellsboro. The project includes replacing tiles, rehabilitating freight rail bridges, improving crossings, and constructing approximately one mile of new siding. New Era Railroad State of Good Repair and Safety Improvement Project Award: $3,195,432 New Era Railroad, LLC will rehabilitate approximately 12 miles of track in Wells, Huntington, and Grant counties, including replacing ties, improving track conditions, and rehabilitating two railroad crossings. Freight, Rail Safety & Reliability Improvement Project Award: $2,880,000 Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad will rehabilitate tracks in northern Indiana and northeastern Illinois, replace ties, improve switches, and upgrade four railroad crossings to enhance safety and reliability.