69A36524420370CRSMD
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
The project will modernize the existing, antiquated manual turnout by replacing it with a powered switch that can be integrated into Amtrak's CTEC system enabling the remote operation of the switch. This enhancement will reduce or fully eliminate wayside activity by crew members, improve safety, reliability, and air quality, while supporting the current and anticipated increased movements at Martins Yard.
The poor condition of the existing manual switch leads to infrastructure failures and delays that will be reduced as a result of the project. Time savings for passengers on the Penn Line and throughout the NEC over the 30-year operations period total 557,000 passenger hours. Through the installation of a new switch, this project will generate 12.5 million in discounted (7 percent) benefits over 30 years.
It will save nearly 1 million (discounted at 7 percent over 30 years) in locomotive fuel and reduced air emissions due to the reduction of idling while moving locomotives into and out of Martin's Yard. This also includes addressing the crowding on existing MARC Penn Line trains and support the region's economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19.
The poor condition of the existing manual switch leads to infrastructure failures and delays that will be reduced as a result of the project. Time savings for passengers on the Penn Line and throughout the NEC over the 30-year operations period total 557,000 passenger hours. Through the installation of a new switch, this project will generate 12.5 million in discounted (7 percent) benefits over 30 years.
It will save nearly 1 million (discounted at 7 percent over 30 years) in locomotive fuel and reduced air emissions due to the reduction of idling while moving locomotives into and out of Martin's Yard. This also includes addressing the crowding on existing MARC Penn Line trains and support the region's economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Maryland
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
Maryland Department Of Transportation was awarded
Amtrak CTEC Switch Upgrade for Safety & Efficiency
Project Grant 69A36524420370CRSMD
worth $3,100,000
from Federal Railroad Administration in March 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Maryland United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years 2 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.325 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements.
$6,543,535 (68.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity FY20 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 4/1/24
Period of Performance
3/1/24
Start Date
5/31/27
End Date
Funding Split
$3.1M
Federal Obligation
$6.5M
Non-Federal Obligation
$9.6M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
69A36524420370CRSMD
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
RLSTMX6G1KN9
Awardee CAGE
1W3P0
Performance District
MD-02
Senators
Benjamin Cardin
Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
Modified: 4/1/24