69A36523420020CCDAL
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
The objective of the project is to expand rail capacity to support freight transportation needs and enable efficient and cost-effective movement of international exports and imports through Alabama, as well as other parts of the USA.
The Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) will use the CRISI grant to support the engineering design, environmental review, and the construction of two subprojects: (1) an inland intermodal container transfer facility (ICTF) in Montgomery, Alabama and (2) the Chickasaw Lead Track in Mobile, Alabama (collectively the project).
The Montgomery ICTF will provide an alternate shipping transport option for existing businesses between ASPA's Port of Mobile (Port) and central Alabama. It would also reduce container storage congestion at the port and decrease truck traffic on I-65 (a high-volume truck route) between the port and central Alabama. ASPA, in partnership with the City of Montgomery and CSX Transportation (CSXT), will construct the proposed Montgomery ICTF. Expected outcome is more freight movements transported by rail.
The Chickasaw Lead Track will add additional capacity to accommodate longer consists (i.e., 10,000 ft.), thereby making it easier for Terminal Railway Alabama State Docks (TASD) to assemble trains, between the Terminal Railway Alabama State Docks (TASD) interchange yard and multiple industry tracks located north of Mobile, AL. It will support freight rail growth in and around the Port of Chickasaw and allow for an increase in Class I rail traffic into the TASD interchange yard. Currently, there are operational bottlenecks, and it takes TASD more time to assemble and move trains, as well as to move cargo through the port. Expected outcome is increased track capacity within ASPA.
The Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) will use the CRISI grant to support the engineering design, environmental review, and the construction of two subprojects: (1) an inland intermodal container transfer facility (ICTF) in Montgomery, Alabama and (2) the Chickasaw Lead Track in Mobile, Alabama (collectively the project).
The Montgomery ICTF will provide an alternate shipping transport option for existing businesses between ASPA's Port of Mobile (Port) and central Alabama. It would also reduce container storage congestion at the port and decrease truck traffic on I-65 (a high-volume truck route) between the port and central Alabama. ASPA, in partnership with the City of Montgomery and CSX Transportation (CSXT), will construct the proposed Montgomery ICTF. Expected outcome is more freight movements transported by rail.
The Chickasaw Lead Track will add additional capacity to accommodate longer consists (i.e., 10,000 ft.), thereby making it easier for Terminal Railway Alabama State Docks (TASD) to assemble trains, between the Terminal Railway Alabama State Docks (TASD) interchange yard and multiple industry tracks located north of Mobile, AL. It will support freight rail growth in and around the Port of Chickasaw and allow for an increase in Class I rail traffic into the TASD interchange yard. Currently, there are operational bottlenecks, and it takes TASD more time to assemble and move trains, as well as to move cargo through the port. Expected outcome is increased track capacity within ASPA.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Alabama
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Alabama State Port Authority was awarded
Rail Capacity Expansion Efficient Freight Transportation in Alabama
Project Grant 69A36523420020CCDAL
worth $67,300,000
from Federal Railroad Administration in June 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Alabama United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years 10 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.325 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements.
$23,073,440 (26.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity FY23 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements - Congressionally Directed - Rail Expansion, Rehabilitation and Modernization Project.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 7/24/23
Period of Performance
6/1/23
Start Date
4/30/28
End Date
Funding Split
$67.3M
Federal Obligation
$23.1M
Non-Federal Obligation
$90.4M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
69A36523420020CCDAL
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
State Government
Awarding Office
69A365 OFFICE OF FUNDS ADMINISTRA (GRANTS)
Funding Office
69A365 OFFICE OF FUNDS ADMINISTRA (GRANTS)
Awardee UEI
HS97F2C9NME3
Awardee CAGE
4GUA5
Performance District
AL-90
Senators
Tommy Tuberville
Katie Britt
Katie Britt
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grants, Federal Railroad Administration, Transportation (069-2811) | Ground transportation | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $134,600,000 | 100% |
Modified: 7/24/23