69A36524420560CRSKY
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
The purpose of the project is to bring the PAL line into good repair and consists of three project objectives.
Objective 1 consists of upgrades to the Paducah yard, the track, and switches to make yard work more efficient and sustainable over the long term.
The upgrade work includes the removal of 10.5 miles of double mainline and the development of two sidings.
It also includes installing new switches, moving rail and relay ties, and upgrading the signal system.
Objective 2 consists of the rehabilitation of 23 bridges along the PAL line to ensure the survivability of the bridges and line to not only meet current and future demand safely and efficiently but to withstand natural disasters and the effects of climate change.
Objective 3 consists of the rehabilitation of PALS locomotive fleet by making necessary operational, safety, and other improvements to 19 locomotives to reduce emissions and PALS overall environmental footprint, including rehabilitating 12 locomotives to Tier 2.
The project will reinvigorate operations of the PAL line by reducing delays, increasing efficiencies, improving safety, and reducing the risk of derailments, particularly as hazardous materials are carried over the line, and stimulating economic growth in the region.
Objective 1 consists of upgrades to the Paducah yard, the track, and switches to make yard work more efficient and sustainable over the long term.
The upgrade work includes the removal of 10.5 miles of double mainline and the development of two sidings.
It also includes installing new switches, moving rail and relay ties, and upgrading the signal system.
Objective 2 consists of the rehabilitation of 23 bridges along the PAL line to ensure the survivability of the bridges and line to not only meet current and future demand safely and efficiently but to withstand natural disasters and the effects of climate change.
Objective 3 consists of the rehabilitation of PALS locomotive fleet by making necessary operational, safety, and other improvements to 19 locomotives to reduce emissions and PALS overall environmental footprint, including rehabilitating 12 locomotives to Tier 2.
The project will reinvigorate operations of the PAL line by reducing delays, increasing efficiencies, improving safety, and reducing the risk of derailments, particularly as hazardous materials are carried over the line, and stimulating economic growth in the region.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Kentucky
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Paducah & Louisville Railway was awarded
Rail Line Revitalization : Enhancing Efficiency Safety Sustainability
Project Grant 69A36524420560CRSKY
worth $29,563,000
from Federal Railroad Administration in August 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Kentucky United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 years 5 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.325 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements.
$33,337,000 (53.0%) 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
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 8/19/24
Period of Performance
8/1/24
Start Date
1/31/30
End Date
Funding Split
$29.6M
Federal Obligation
$33.3M
Non-Federal Obligation
$62.9M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
69A36524420560CRSKY
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
DFGVX9EWCWL3
Awardee CAGE
1MBA4
Performance District
KY-90
Senators
Mitch McConnell
Rand Paul
Rand Paul
Modified: 8/19/24