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Special Transportation Circumstances (STC) Grant Program — Short Line Railroads
Federal funds administered by SDDOT for South Dakota short line railroads to upgrade tracks, improve highway-rail grade crossings, and construct new track. Federal funding share up to 80% of project cost.
About this program
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Eligibility
South Dakota short line railroads serving as critical links in the rail supply chain. Projects must involve track upgrades, grade crossing improvements, or new track construction. Non-competitive allocation through Federal Railroad Administration.
Requirements
- Must be a South Dakota short line railroad
- Project must involve track upgrades, grade crossing improvements, or new track construction
- Federal funding share not to exceed 80% of total project cost