More High Speed Rail Money Given to States

The DOT has given 5 states more money to buy high speed rail trains. This latest round is for over $300 million in projects that are underway. Altogether over $700 has been awarded so far for trains to 6 states to buy 33 locomotives and 120 bi-level cars. The federal government has invested over $10 billion in high speed rail and extensions for suburban commuter rails. This award will also help grow jobs in the USA as all trains purchased must be manufactured stateside.