- The U.S. Department of Transportation will provide $5.81 million to replace five railroad bridges.
- These bridges are located on the rail line between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
- Funding aims to improve freight rail safety and advance a proposed passenger rail route.
- The grant is part of the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program.
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration will provide $5.81 million to replace five railroad bridges between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, according to a report.
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced in a news release that the replacement of the aging structures will enable freight rail service to become safer between the cities, while opening a potential passenger rail route.
The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program provided funding, per Cassidy…