69A36524420480CRSTX
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
This agreement funds the grantee, Rio Valley Switching Company (RVSC) to complete final engineering design and construction activities with connection to Union Pacific at Harlingen necessary to rehabilitate two of the four lines of the RVSC. The rehabilitation work includes: 1) waiving the excepted track restrictions and upgrade to FRA Class 1 safety standards from MP 15.0 to 43.0 of the Mission Line 2) reinforce the existing FRA Class 1 safety standards from MP 0.0 to 15.0 of the Mission Line 3) rehabilitated track from MP 0.0 to 8.0 of the Hidalgo Line 4) improve the deck structure on three (3) bridges 5) restore the switch tie condition for five (5) separate turnouts 6) reduce highway gridlock, thus reducing air pollution, smell, noise and emissions.
As a result of this project, the rail system and service performance will be improved, reducing derailment risks, locomotive and rail care utilization costs and increasing the efficiency of RVSC's crew time. The railroad will be able to accommodate and encourage the growth of large projects in the Valley. Highway system benefits include improved highway safety due to reduced highway freight, and reduced highway pavement damage.
As a result of this project, the rail system and service performance will be improved, reducing derailment risks, locomotive and rail care utilization costs and increasing the efficiency of RVSC's crew time. The railroad will be able to accommodate and encourage the growth of large projects in the Valley. Highway system benefits include improved highway safety due to reduced highway freight, and reduced highway pavement damage.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Texas
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
RIO Valley Switching Co was awarded
Rail System Upgrade for RVSC: Mission & Hidalgo Lines
Project Grant 69A36524420480CRSTX
worth $3,500,000
from Federal Railroad Administration in May 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Texas United States.
The grant
has a duration of 1 year 5 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.325 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements.
$1,500,000 (30.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity FY22 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant Program.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 6/10/24
Period of Performance
5/15/24
Start Date
10/31/25
End Date
Funding Split
$3.5M
Federal Obligation
$1.5M
Non-Federal Obligation
$5.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
69A36524420480CRSTX
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
For-Profit Organization (Other Than Small Business)
Awarding Office
69A365 OFFICE OF FUNDS ADMINISTRA (GRANTS)
Funding Office
69A365 OFFICE OF FUNDS ADMINISTRA (GRANTS)
Awardee UEI
YH3TWK4ESKK4
Awardee CAGE
None
Performance District
TX-90
Senators
John Cornyn
Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz
Modified: 6/10/24