This grant, likely offered by a Department of Transportation, is for the critical repair and upgrade of 6,600 linear feet of rail spur located within the Crossroads of America Industrial Park in Greene County, Alabama. The primary purpose is to enhance rail infrastructure capacity, specifically to accommodate and support increased train traffic within the park. The comprehensive project includes replacing deteriorated cross ties, installing necessary anchors and a new bow handled switch, performing crucial grading work, and laying new ballast. Additionally, vegetation management will be undertaken to ensure optimal operational conditions. This vital upgrade will improve efficiency and safety, fostering economic activity in the industrial park.
Opportunity ID: 235073
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-LRI-12-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY12 Crossroads of American Rail Improvements |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.320 — Rail Line Relocation and Improvement |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 17, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2013 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2013 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only the Alabama Department of Transportation is eligible to apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The Project includes repair of 6,600 linear feet of rail spur at the Crossroads of America Industrial Park in Greene County, Alabama to support an increase in train traffic within the park. Repairs consist of replacement of every other cross tie in tangent sections and replacement of every cross tie in curved, severely deteriorated sections, installation of anchors, and installation of a bow handled switch, grading and installation of new ballast and spraying for vegetation. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY12 Crossroads of American Rail Improvements |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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