The Kansas Department of Transportation is announcing a call for projects to be submitted to the state’s Rail Service Improvement Program.

 An estimated $10 million in funding is available to award projects that enhance safety, promote economic efficiency and sustainability to the state’s rail network.

 The deadline for submissions is September 1st. Qualified entities include any Surface Transportation board certified Class II or Class III railroad, a port authority established in accordance with Kansas laws, or any owner or lessee industry track located on or adjacent to a Class II or Class III railroad in the state of Kansas.

 More information on this call can be found here.