Yesterday Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz were in Humboldt to announce that the State of Kansas is giving $11.5 million in grants to advance 17 railroad improvement projects across Kansas. The event was held at the Monarch Cement Company in Humboldt, the largest grantee in this cycle.

State Rail Service Improvement Fund is part of the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program. Since 2019, nearly $50 million in grants and matching community contributions to 26 improvement projects have been given out. Each grantee must contribute at least 40% of the improvement funding.

These grant funds are made available to short-line railroads, shippers, and other qualifying projects. To see a list of all the grants awarded visit our website kggfradio.com and follow the link.