WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant Louisiana a total of $63,149,456.00 from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for railroad infrastructure.
“This is a huge investment from the Infrastructure Law to improve Louisiana’s railroads,” said Dr. Cassidy. “These projects will bring new interstate commerce opportunities for Louisiana families and businesses and build our economy for 2050.”
| Grant Awarded | Recipient | Project Description |
| $30,600,000.00 | Patriot Rail Company LLC | This grant will provide federal funding to improve track conditions on eight Patriot railroads. |
| $27,320,000.00 | Louisiana and North West Railroad Company, LLC | This grant will provide federal funding to replace outdated rail and rehabilitate track across approximately 44 miles of the Louisiana and North West Railroad. The project will enable the LNW to upgrade its gross weight limit along the majority of its 62-mile network to accommodate industry standards. |
| $5,229,456.00 | Jaguar Transport Holdings, LLC | This grant will provide federal funding to increase the capacity of the West Memphis Base Railroad. Construction includes an estimated 10,900 feet of new sidings and yard track. |
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