Funded Amount: $1,300,000,000
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Agency:Federal Railroad Administration
Description: The objective of the capital grants to Amtrak authorized by the Recovery Act is to improve and expand Amtrak's fleet, track, bridges, tunnels and signals, as well as improve the safety and security of its facilities. Priority for non safety and security funds is provided to projects for the repair, rehabilitation, or upgrade of railroad assets or infrastructure, and for capital projects that expand passenger rail capacity, including the rehabilitation of Amtrak's fleet. Of the capital grants funding, $450 million was specifically designated for capital security grants. The security projects will focus on enhancements in situational awareness, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) detection, risk assessment/risk reduction cycle optimization (when vulnerabilities are discovered), and quick response communications within the intercity passenger rail network.
Benefits to Public: Amtrak's fleet and fixed infrastructure (track, bridges, tunnels, signals, etc) is aging and faces enormous levels of deferred maintenance. In addition, the company has been unable to expand system capacity to meet the demand of growing ridership in recent years. The investments authorized by the Recovery Act will allow Amtrak to reduce the amount of deferred maintenance in its fleet, fixed infrastructure and fixed facilities (train stations, storage and maintenance facilities), as well as expand capacity to meet the growing demand for intercity passenger rail transportation. The security investments will assist Amtrak in its ability to detect vulnerabilities and respond quickly to threats on the system, thereby providing a safer ride for its users.
Beneficiaries: Citizens, Community
Who Select the Projects: USDOT
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