The Stockton Diamond project lands $20-million BUILD grant
The grant will help alleviate congestion between freight and passenger trains at California’s busiest rail junction.
By Mischa Wanek-Libman
Sep 15th, 2020
Mass Transit
"The San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) have been awarded a $20 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project.
“This project is a critical step in unlocking freight and passenger rail mobility in Northern California. The Stockton Diamond Grade Separation will fix one of the most congested rail corridors, enhance safety, reduce emissions and provide faster, more reliable passenger rail options for our riders,” said Kevin Sheridan, SJRRC director of capital projects and the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project manager..."
https://www.masstransitmag.com/rail/...on-build-grant