Primary Recipient

NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND PASSENGER RAIL AUTHORITY

Amount

$20,822,341.00

Award Date

9/22/2011

Administering Agency

Transportation, Department of / Federal Railroad Administration

CDFA Number

20.319

CDFA Program Title

High-Speed Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service ? Capital Assistance Grants

Description

The Downeaster MBTA Track Improvement Project is intended to alleviate congestion on the portion of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) line used by the Downeaster, of which a significant portion is constrained by single track operation.

Recipients Connected to Award

Recipient	Role	Amount
MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY	Sub-recipient	$20,122,341.00
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND PASSENGER RAIL AUTHORITY	Primary recipient	$700,000.00