FY27 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
The Federal Railroad Administration will provide Amtrak $309,586,389 for operating, capital, and debt service costs, available until January 31, 2030, or until expended.
Funder: DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
Due Dates: November 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (Applications)
Funding Amounts: $309,586,389 total funding for one expected cooperative agreement; funds usable until January 31, 2030, or until expended
Summary: Supports Amtrak’s operating, capital, and debt service costs through a Federal Railroad Administration cooperative agreement.
Key Information: Amtrak is the only entity eligible to apply.
Description
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation, provides this cooperative agreement under the FY2027 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, Public Law 119-103. The funding supports Amtrak’s operating, capital, and debt service costs through the National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants program.
The application requires information on projected operating and capital costs for both Northeast Corridor and National Network activities. These include Northeast Corridor train services and infrastructure, and National Network State-supported and long-distance routes. Amtrak must compare those projections with prior-year actual financial performance, describe proposed capital projects and their completion schedules, and report on efforts to improve its safety culture. The program is administered by FRA’s Office of Passenger and Freight Programs.
