WASHINGTON — The Federal Transit Administration announced Wednesday announced the availability of $197 million to replace aging railcars on subway, light rail, commuter rail, and other systems under the Rail Vehicle Replacement Program, funded under the $1.5 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The agency says older cars contribute to service delays and increase costs, and many are not accessible to people with disabilities and lack features such as digital signage and audio tools that improve the riding experience.
“One-third of subway and commuter rail vehicles are more than 25 years old,” FTA Administrator Nuria Fernandez said in a press release. “Americans who ride transit deserve the opportunity to travel on newer, safer, and more efficient railcars, and we are proud to provide support for transit agencies to make the significant investments needed to replace their aging railcars and make their systems more accessible.”
Agencies can apply for the funding through a Notice of Funding Opportunity. General information on the program is available here; specific details on the notice and grant application are available here.
In May, the FTA awarded more than $700 million in funding for new equipment under the program [see “Six rail systems receive federal grants …,” Trains News Wire, May 8, 2023].
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