$2.04B CRISI Rail Modernization Funding Announced
Summary
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a $2.04 billion investment into rail infrastructure modernization under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program on April 20, 2026. The investment targets congestion reduction, passenger rail ridership growth, regional railroad infrastructure improvements, and safety programs to prevent trespassing and reduce injuries and fatalities. Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm EST on June 22, 2026, with the program under Secretary Duffy prioritizing safety, American families, workforce development, job quality, and wealth creation.
“U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a $2.04 billion investment into the modernization of America's rail infrastructure.”
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The Federal Railroad Administration announced $2.04 billion in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant funding for rail modernization. This represents a new funding opportunity for rail infrastructure projects including congestion reduction, passenger rail improvements, and safety programs.
Affected parties including railroads, transportation authorities, and local governments should prepare eligible project applications by the June 22, 2026 deadline. The revamped criteria under Secretary Duffy emphasize safety, workforce development, job quality, and wealth creation as priorities for grant consideration.
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Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy to Invest $2.04 Billion to Improve Rail Travel for American Families
Monday, April 20, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a $2.04 billion investment into the modernization of America’s rail infrastructure. Investments will support improving rail travel experiences for American families, as well as the transportation of goods with greater safety, efficiency, and reliability.
The Department will support projects that:
- reduce congestion
- jumpstart ridership growth on passenger railroads
- improve regional railroad infrastructure
- develop safety programs to prevent trespassing and reduce injuries and fatalities “Under President Trump, America is building again,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. “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.”
“President Trump and Secretary Duffy are delivering a stronger railroad industry that will make transportation safer for families and more streamlined for companies moving freight on our rails,” said FRA Administrator David Fink . “From the suburbs to rural communities, we want to equip our partners with the resources they need to modernize our rail infrastructure.”
The Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program focuses on projects that modernize passenger and freight rail. Since 2017, CRISI has invested nearly $6 billion in building safer rail infrastructure.
Under Secretary Duffy, the grant program’s revamped criteria will prioritize safety, the American family, and workforce development, job quality and wealth creation.
Additional Information:
The Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines the application criteria. FRA will also support applicants with web-based training and live technical assistance.
Applicants are encouraged to submit eligible projects as soon as possible but must do so by 11:59pm EST on Monday, June 22, 2026.
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