The line received about $26 million from the 2009 Federal American Reinvestment and Recovery Act that was used to eliminate the last three grade crossings, which is intended to advance the goal of the line reaching 125-mph operations, reduce overall trip times, and improve service reliability.
The line received funding in 2009 from the Federal American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, which was used to eliminate the final three grade crossings. The goal is to increase speed to 125 mph, decrease travel time, and improve service reliability.