Biden administration invests billions to enhance rail safety and expand services nationwide

The Biden administration has allocated over $1.4 billion to fund 70 railway projects across 35 states and Washington, D.C., aimed at improving railway safety and capacity. The funding, with a significant portion coming from the 2021 infrastructure law, will support track upgrades, bridge repairs, and enhanced connectivity among railways. One notable project includes restoring passenger service along the Gulf Coast for the first time since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Other projects involve eliminating rail crossings in California, upgrading rail infrastructure in Washington state and Kentucky, and improving bridges on short-line railroads in Tennessee.