Illinois, Indiana rail projects among those receiving piece of $1.4 billion in federal funding

In all, more than $1.4 billion in funding was allocated to projects in 35 states and the District of Columbia,The projects will focus largely on safety and infrastructure improvement, with federal officials hoping that the projects will increase efficiency and reduce costs for consumers.

“Under President Joe Biden’s leadership, we are making historic investments in rail, which means fewer accidents and delays, faster travel times, and lower shipping costs for the American people,” USDOT Sec. Pete Buttigieg said in a statement. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyIn Illinois, nearly $3 million was allocated to a project in Cook County that would “install trespassing prevention improvements” along a stretch of the BNSF Railway corridor in the western suburbs.

According to DOT, BNSF Railway is the busiest Metra line in the entire system, and this project will improve safety by moving pedestrians to grade crossings and will discourage individuals from crossing tracks away from stations along the line. Cook County will provide 20% of the funding for the total cost of the project, according to federal officials.

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