Albuquerque International Sunport — Approximate Site of Rail Spur Revival
The City of Albuquerque has been selected for up to $18,513,752 in federal funding to rehabilitate the Sunport Rail Spur, a stretch of track that dates back to World War II and has had a segment activated for rail use. The funding would support rehabilitation of six miles of existing railroad.
The award comes through the federal Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program, known as CRISI, according to a project summary from railroads.dot.gov. The federal document lists the project as up to $18,513,752 and describes it as covering the rehabilitation and improvement of a rail spur in Albuquerque. KRQE reported the award this week…