Rail Line Relocation Earmark Grant 2009 Track Repair and Replacement on the Downeast Scenic Railroad

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	Federal Grant Title:	Rail Line Relocation Earmark Grant 2009 Track Repair and Replacement on the Downeast Scenic Railroad
	CFDA Number:	20.320
	CFDA Description:	Rail Line Relocation and Improvement
	Federal Agency Name:	DOT Federal Railroad Administration
	Category of Funding Activity:	Transportation
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	FR-LRI-09-009
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Mar 18, 2010
	Creation Date:	Mar 18, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 19, 2010 No Explanation
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 19, 2010 No Explanation
	Archive Date:	May 19, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$190,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Only Maine Department of Transportation may apply for this grant.
Grant Description: Replace approximately 1,550 ties and switch timbers, upgrade and replace 3,000 tie plates, replace and repair 8 joints, joint bars, comp bars, align and surface 12,000 feet of track, rehab switchs, crossing signal, and surface improvements at 3 crossings.
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