Commuter Rail Lines Slated to Get Federal Aid

The New York region is set to receive a large chunk of federal money to improve its rail system, people familiar with the matter said.

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will announce Monday that nearly $800 million will go toward improving rail service on the Northeast Corridor, the nation's busiest passenger rail route, these people said. Mr. LaHood is scheduled to speak at a press conference at Penn Station Monday morning.