Commuter Rail Coalition: CRISI – What‘s In It For Commuter Rail?

Federal funding is available for rail improvement and expansion
projects through the CRISI (Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and
Safety Improvements)Program, a $1.43 billion FRA-administered
initiative for capital projects that will improve passenger and
freight rail transportation systems in terms of safety, efficiency
and reliability. CRISI grants, however, are not directly available
to commuter railroads, as “passenger” rail only includes intercity
services like Amtrak. The Commuter Rail Coalition is working to
correct this. In the meantime, how can commuter railroads leverage
CRISI funding? Is there a “back door” way, if the “front door” is
closed? CRC Government Relations DirectorJohn Cline and CEO
KellyAnne Gallagher discuss the opportunities with Railway Age
Editor-In-Chief William C. Vantuono.