The new Georgia Freight Rail Program is designed to enhance state investment in freight rail for public benefit.
The program may acquire, lease, or improve railways or railroad equipment, including rail crossings, rolling stock, rights of way, or rail facilities.
The program may acquire, lease, or improve short-line railways or assist other appropriate entities to acquire, lease, or improve short-line railways.
The program may build, construct, restructure, or improve industrial access to railroad tracks and related facilities.
Passing track improvement in McDonough, Henry CountyAmount Award: $8,400,000Total Project Cost: $21,000,000
Spur track and maintenance/storage facility in Cordele, Crisp CountyAmount Award: $1,624,425Total Project Cost: $1,624,425
Crossing improvements in Cuthbert, Randolph CountyAmount Award: $220,500Total Project Cost: $450,000
Passing track improvement crossing improvements in McDonough, Henry CountyAmount Award: $110,250Total Project Cost: $225,000
Replacement of (4) four box culverts In Lowndes CountyAmount Award: $331,020Total Project Cost: $367,800
Bridge deck stabilization in Madison, Morgan CountyAmount Award: $122,466Total Project Cost: $224,933
Funds will be distributed by an application-based competitive process.
67% of available funds will be distributed to the Class 1 railroads
Program is established by O.C.G.A 32 2 41.3
Program is subject to annual appropriations
Both Class 1s and Short lines are eligible
