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
Crossing improvements in Shellman, Randolph 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
The Georgia Department of Transportation Division of Intermodal is excited to announce the launch of a new rail funding program designed to bolster Georgia’s rail network by enhancing State investment in freight rail for public benefit.
The Georgia Locomotive Fuel Tax Program (LFTP) is administered by GDOT, was established under O.C.G.A. §48-8-78, and is tied to criteria established under the Georgia Freight Rail Program, O.C.G.A. 32-2-41.3. LFTP funding is subject to annual appropriations and will be available to the Class 1 and Short Line rail Operators that provide freight service within the state.
Funds will be distributed by an application-based competitive process.
67% of available funds will be distributed to the Class 1 railroads
