CT-2025-004
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Application purpose: Funding will support the construction activities at the Waterbury Branch stations continuation of the New Haven Line track program project and the construction activities necessary for the rehab/renovation of the New Haven Rail Yards master complex car diesel shop.
Activities performed: Construction activities will be performed on the Waterbury Branch stations.
Naugatuck Railroad Station platform and elevator, Ansonia Railroad Station platform, Beacon Fall Railroad Station platform, Seymour Railroad Station platform, and Waterbury platform will all be replaced.
Rehab/renovation improvements at the NHRY master complex car and diesel shop.
Track program project activities include the continued purchase and installation of ties, turnouts, continuous welded rail as well as surfacing track miles.
Expected outcomes: Waterbury Branch projects: The platforms will be fully ADA compliant and meet the current MNR/CTDOT Office of Rail requirements for lighting, security, and passenger amenities.
The project will also include pedestrian safety and traffic improvements.
The railroad station platform replacements will also maintain fixed guideway state of good repair.
Track program: All work is based on the annual cycle in order to maintain operating speeds and comfort.
NHRY master complex: Rehab/renovation to improve the configuration of the car diesel shop to better support the current and proposed vehicle maintenance programs for the CTRAIL fleet.
Intended beneficiaries: Residents and rail passengers across the state of Connecticut.
Subrecipient activities: N/A
Activities performed: Construction activities will be performed on the Waterbury Branch stations.
Naugatuck Railroad Station platform and elevator, Ansonia Railroad Station platform, Beacon Fall Railroad Station platform, Seymour Railroad Station platform, and Waterbury platform will all be replaced.
Rehab/renovation improvements at the NHRY master complex car and diesel shop.
Track program project activities include the continued purchase and installation of ties, turnouts, continuous welded rail as well as surfacing track miles.
Expected outcomes: Waterbury Branch projects: The platforms will be fully ADA compliant and meet the current MNR/CTDOT Office of Rail requirements for lighting, security, and passenger amenities.
The project will also include pedestrian safety and traffic improvements.
The railroad station platform replacements will also maintain fixed guideway state of good repair.
Track program: All work is based on the annual cycle in order to maintain operating speeds and comfort.
NHRY master complex: Rehab/renovation to improve the configuration of the car diesel shop to better support the current and proposed vehicle maintenance programs for the CTRAIL fleet.
Intended beneficiaries: Residents and rail passengers across the state of Connecticut.
Subrecipient activities: N/A
Funding Goals
THE ALL STATIONS ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING TO UPGRADE THE ACCESSIBILITY OF LEGACY RAIL FIXED GUIDEWAY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (E.G. SUBWAY COMMUTER RAIL LIGHT RAIL) FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF EXISTING STATIONS OR FACILITIES THAT ARE FULLY ACCESSIBLE.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Connecticut
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 644% from $37,000,000 to $275,437,500.
Connecticut Department Of Transportation was awarded
Connecticut Rail Infrastructure Improvement Grant
Project Grant CT-2025-004
worth $220,350,000
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in March 2025 with work to be completed primarily in Connecticut United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years and
was awarded through assistance program 20.533 All Stations Accessibility Program.
$55,087,500 (20.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity FY 2022 Competitive Funding Opportunity: All Stations Accessibility Program.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 4/7/25
Period of Performance
3/31/25
Start Date
2/28/28
End Date
Funding Split
$220.3M
Federal Obligation
$55.1M
Non-Federal Obligation
$275.4M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to CT-2025-004
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
CT-2025-004
SAI Number
CT-2025-004-00-20.533
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
State Government
Awarding Office
691384 REGION 1 VOLPE NATIONAL TSC
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
EED8DPB3U7M8
Awardee CAGE
4LP61
Performance District
CT-90
Senators
Richard Blumenthal
Christopher Murphy
Christopher Murphy
Modified: 4/7/25