Baldwin Announces Nearly $73 Million for Milwaukee Rail Project
Baldwin-championed project needed for more Milwaukee-Chicago passenger rail trips and boosting freight capacity
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced $72.8 million in federal funding for the Muskego Yard Bypass Project, helping to allow for more passenger rail trips, including between Milwaukee and Chicago, and boosting freight rail capacity. Senator Baldwin directly advocated to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg to fund the project, strengthening Wisconsin’s rail operations for years to come.
“In many ways, the future of rail in Wisconsin hinges on a successful Muskego Yard bypass project,” WisDOT Secretary Kristina Boardman said. “We’re thrilled to receive this pivotal funding that will significantly reshape our rail infrastructure plans in the coming years. Thanks to this federal investment, we’ll be able to further support freight and passenger rail services throughout Wisconsin and consider expansion of services in additional corridors.”
The Muskego Yard Bypass Project is one of the infrastructure projects needed to support new passenger rail routes in Wisconsin, as well as to increase trip frequencies of Amtrak’s Hiawatha Service between Milwaukee and Chicago – one of the busiest Amtrak routes in the nation. Senator Baldwin secured funding last year for this passenger rail expansion.
The funding will be used to update and reconfigure the existing rail and yard at the Muskego Yard Bypass, establishing a new two-track mainline that will allow freight trains to bypass the Milwaukee Intermodal Station, minimize passenger train delays, and free up track capacity. The project will also increase efficiency by replacing or rehabilitating approximately five bridges.
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