Delegation Announces One Grant - $819,000 to Alaska Railroad Corp.

Washington, D.C. - The Alaska Congressional Delegation is pleased to announce the following grant award:

U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Railroad Administration:

·         $819, 900 grant awarded to the Alaska Railroad Corporation for rail line relocation and improvement at Mile Post 407 of the Alaska Railroad.  This segment of track is located along a tributary of the Nenana River that has experienced numerous flood events, including flooding that resulted in a disaster declaration in 2008.  The project will ensure the continuation of operations on the line.