Governor Laura Kelly announces nine short-line rail maintenance and rehabilitation projects, totaling nearly $5 million as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Short Line Rail Improvement Fund program.

 These projects support rail enhancements to expand carload capabilities, reduce truck traffic, increase operating speeds, and improve operating efficiencies.

 State funding for the nine projects will be enhanced by a 30% match from each recipient, resulting in a total rail infrastructure investment of nearly $6.5 million.

 One of the projects is taking place in Crawford County. Scoular Grain in Pittsburg is receiving a siding extension for just over $580,000.

 This is the third and final round of funding for the program through IKE, the state’s 10-year bipartisan transportation program. SLRIF made available $5 million each for state fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023.