The Federal Transit Administration is delivering $166 million to upgrade America’s passenger rail vehicles nationwide.
FTA selected three projects to receive funding through the Rail Vehicle Replacement Grants program:
- $82.7 million to Pennsylvania’s Port Authority of Allegheny County to buy 45 new light rail vehicles–replacing some models that have been in service for nearly 50 years.
- $70 million to Texas’ Dallas Area Rapid Transit to replace 53 light rail vehicles originally purchased in the 1990s.
- $13.3 million to Pennsylvania’s Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority to replace 50-year-old Silverliner IV electrical multiple unit commuter railcars in service on its regional rail system.
By replacing outdated light-rail and commuter-rail vehicles, the feds say they are helping to make commuting safer and more efficient for the millions of Americans who rely on public transit every day. One-third of subway and commuter rail vehicles in the United States are more than 25 years old. These older railcars contribute to delays, increased maintenance costs, and customer dissatisfaction.
FTA’s Rail Vehicle Replacement Grants aim to replace aging railcars, improve reliability, safety, and convenience on the nation’s rail transit systems.
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