Federal Funding Awarded for Rail Repairs in Rochester-Finger Lakes Region
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What happened
Federal funding totaling $20,843,235 was awarded to Ontario Midland Railroad and Falls Road Railroad Co. through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program. The funds are designated for track, crossing, and bridge repairs on a Wayne County line in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region. The work is intended to rehabilitate about 10 miles of track and improve the reliability of freight deliveries.
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Why it matters
The repairs address an aging east-west line that has been described as a bottleneck for freight service. This investment is intended to improve track integrity and make deliveries more reliable for agricultural and manufacturing customers in the region. The funding was announced by Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer.
State and federal officials, including Kirsten Gillibrand, Kathy Hochul, and Chuck Schumer, have supported infrastructure projects.
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Who's involved
- Kirsten GillibrandSenator who announced the federal funding for rail repairs.
- Chuck SchumerSenator who announced the federal funding for rail repairs.
Who could feel it
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How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Announced federal funding specifically for rail repairs.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kirsten Gillibrand
American politician
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Chuck Schumer
American politician (born 1950)