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Rail Preservation Program

Department of Rail and Public Transportation

Who can apply

requirements, eligible expenses, and application process for all DRPT administered grants programs, view the

About this opportunity

The Rail Preservation Fund benefits the nine shortline railroads operating in Virginia. Funding will be at a maximum of 70 percent state contribution and a minimum of 30 percent cash or in-kind matching contribution from a local source. Constructing rail transportation Improving shortline track to Class 2 Track Safety Standards Improving bridges to Class 2 Track Safety Standards Safety improvements Property acquisitions and new track facilities DRPT’s grant application period runs annually from December 1 – February 1 for the following Fiscal Year. Click on “DRPT’s WebGrants” below for details. Rail Grant Programs Funding and Procedures (Teal Book) RPF Scoring Sheet Rail Grant Agreement Template Want to know how to make a request or submit through WebGrants? Try out these helpful one-pager...

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