FY18 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program

The purpose of the CRISI Program is to assist in funding capital projects that improve passenger and freight rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability. At least $35,547,000 of the funding is available for projects that contribute to the initiation or restoration of intercity passenger rail service. Of the CRISI funding made available in the 2018 Appropriation (including amounts available under this NOFO and the CRISI PTC NOFO) at least 25 percent, will be made available for Rural Projects as authorized under 49 U.S.C. 24407(g).