Can the ARRA rail grants be used for grade separations or deployment of Positive Train Control technology?
Grants funded under Section 301 (Intercity Passenger Rail) and Section 501 (High-Speed Rail) in either the “Projects” or “Corridor Development programs” funding tracks can be used for highway-rail grade crossing improvements related to high-speed or intercity passenger rail service. Funding under these programs as well as under Section 302 (Congestion Mitigation) can also be utilized for the deployment of Positive Train Control (PTC) technology.