US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a new 2.04 billion USD investment that aims to modernise America’s rail infrastructure.
The Secretary has stated that the investment will be used to improve rail travel experience for American families, as well as the transportation of goods across the country.
As part of the revamped Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program; the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) will support projects that aim to reduce congestion, jumpstart ridership growth on passenger railroads, improve regional railroad infrastructure and develop safety programs to prevent trespassing and reduce injuries and fatalities.
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, said:This Administration is focused on improving passenger rail to help American families connect to jobs, education, and medical appointments, as well as fast tracking the movement of commerce.
At USDOT, we are laser focused on ushering in the Golden Age of American rail.
Since 2017, the CRISI has invested almost 6 billion USD into the construction of safer rail infrastructure.
