The Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) Program

Peterman, David Randall

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Federally-guaranteed loans;    Railroad policy;    Transportation;   

RP-ID  :  R44028
RP-ID  :  R44028_2017May15

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discuses the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) loan program administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT) which offers long-term low interest loans to railroad operators fro improving rail infrastructure. It was originality intended to assist small freight railroads but has been of increasing interest to passenger rail lines. Its structure, application process, approved projects, and challenges are discussed.