Rail line in Logan County among projects benefitting from grant funding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced a $7.5 million investment into eight railway projects in Kentucky.

According to the governor’s office, the projects will help maintain and improve existing infrastructure.

The release states these projects were selected to retain and bring new business to the Commonwealth.

The governor’s office says the grants will help replace cross ties, update communication equipment, fund brush removal and drainage optimization, replacing, upgrading or extending old rail lines and construction of new track.

R.J. Corman Railroad Co. is one of five railroad companies receiving the funding, with nearly $1.5 million going to enhance the company’s central Kentucky line and Memphis line in Logan County, the release states.