Short Line Training Center Secures FY 25-26 CRISI Grant

WASHINGTON, October 20, 2026 — The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has been awarded an FY25-26 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant to expand and enhance the workforce development training provided by the Short Line Training Center. The project award of $5.625 million will be supported by a 25% match from ASLRRA, for a total project value of $7.5 million.

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FY 25-26 CRISI Grant Program Delivers $1.885B in Transformational Investment in Short Lines

WASHINGTON, October 19, 2026 — The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) hails the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) and Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) announcement of the record-breaking number and amount of Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program grants being made in the FY 25-26 cycle to improve short line railroads across the country. Of the 105 awards announced, 87 projects across 40 states, totaling $1.885B, were awarded to small business short line freight railroad projects.

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ASLRRA and AAR File Joint Response to USDOT Request for Information Concerning AGCC Initiative

Washington, D.C., October 2, 2026 — The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) submitted comments on the Department of Transportation’s request for information on America’s Great Corridors of Commerce (AGCC or RFI). The Associations provided information related to how the AGCC can be implemented while ensuring safety during construction, operations, and maintenance. Specifically, the Associations provided information on safety and operational considerations that must be taken into account when analyzing the colocation of energy infrastructure along railroad rights-of-way (ROW).