The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced an investment of nearly $53 million in 30 rail freight improvement projects to enhance freight mobility and support an estimated 450 jobs across the state.These investments, funded through the Rail Transportation Assistance Program and the Rail Freight Assistance Program, build on the Shapiro Administration’s progress to improve infrastructure and grow Pennsylvania’s economy. The administration said Pennsylvania is the only state with a dedicated rail freight grant program.”Pennsylvania’s rail freight network supports family sustaining jobs and connects Pennsylvania communities to the global economy while bolstering local economic development,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “These investments to expand and improve the network will create opportunities for generations of Pennsylvanians to come.”Pennsylvania has 65 operating railroads, more than any other state in the nation, according to officials. The Shapiro Administration has invested over $150 million in the Commonwealth’s rail freight network since taking office in 2023.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced an investment of nearly $53 million in 30 rail freight improvement projects to enhance freight mobility and support an estimated 450 jobs across the state.
These investments, funded through the Rail Transportation Assistance Program and the Rail Freight Assistance Program, build on the Shapiro Administration’s progress to improve infrastructure and grow Pennsylvania’s economy.
The administration said Pennsylvania is the only state with a dedicated rail freight grant program.
“Pennsylvania’s rail freight network supports family sustaining jobs and connects Pennsylvania communities to the global economy while bolstering local economic development,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “These investments to expand and improve the network will create opportunities for generations of Pennsylvanians to come.”
Pennsylvania has 65 operating railroads, more than any other state in the nation, according to officials.
The Shapiro Administration has invested over $150 million in the Commonwealth’s rail freight network since taking office in 2023.
