New York short line wins $11.2 million federal rail grant

Ontario Midland Railroad has secured an $11. 2 million federal grant to rehabilitate approximately 10 miles of track in Wayne County, New York, improving infrastructure that supports the region’s agricultural and manufacturing shippers. The Wayne County Mainline Safety and Reliability Project will replace approximately nine miles of rail, resurface eight grade crossings, replace seven turnouts and remove three others. Work also includes ballast placement, tamping and track surfacing, according to an Oct. 19 announcement from the railroad and U.