Rail Infrastructure

The Federal Railroad Administration awarded $1.24 billion in Railroad Crossing Elimination grants for 91 rail-safety projects across 37 states, including $30 million for a West Springfield grade-separation project. The grants are not contract solicitations, but they create a pipeline of state and local procurement opportunities for engineering, environmental review, construction, and rail-signal work.

The Federal Railroad Administration announced a $5 million CRISI grant to New Hampshire Northcoast Corporation for rail, crossing, and bridge improvements on a New Hampshire–Maine project. The award is part of a broader $2.3 billion rail infrastructure and safety package, but no project-level solicitation or procurement schedule has been announced.

The MTA has started a $1.9 billion design-build project to replace 1930s-era signals across 42 track miles of A and C service with Communications-Based Train Control. Awarded to L.K. Comstock & Railworks in December 2025, the closed procurement offers a reference point for future MTA work, while a separate $5.4 billion signal-modernization investment may support later opportunities.

LA Metro began construction on a 6.7-mile light rail project with an estimated construction cost of $3.998 billion, including an $893 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant administered through the Federal Transit Administration’s Expedited Project Delivery Pilot Program. The groundbreaking signals a major infrastructure program and potential future demand for rail, station, streetscape, and related services, but it does not identify an active solicitation or contractor.

A $27 million federal Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant will fund development, final design, and construction work on the Alabama & Gulf Coast Railway and Eastern Alabama Railway. The scope includes track, signal, communications, and 34 at-grade crossing upgrades, pointing to future rail construction and equipment demand, but no open solicitation or procurement contact was announced.

The Federal Railroad Administration has announced a $550 million investment to upgrade the S-Line rail corridor from Raleigh to Richmond. This funding aims to enhance passenger service, supporting rail infrastructure and safety improvements across the state, with significant long-term implications for regional connectivity.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced significant international agreements bolstering the aerospace and rail sectors, resulting in over 117,000 American jobs. Major contracts awarded to Boeing and Wabtec Corporation underscore U.S. leadership in transportation exports and international trade opportunities for contractors.

Connecticut's $3 million investment enhances Shore Line East service, adding four new trains. This expansion aims to improve commuter options and boost connectivity with Metro-North Railroad, signaling a robust future for public transportation procurement opportunities.

The U.S. DOT has implemented 11 new deregulatory rules to modernize rail operations. These changes streamline compliance, facilitating quicker project delivery and improved operational flexibility, which could significantly impact procurement strategies for rail infrastructure.