TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced that 10 rail service improvement projects across Kansas will receive a total of $11.2 million through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Rail Service Improvement Program (RSIP). 

The selected projects, located across 10 counties, enhance the state’s rail network by promoting economic efficiency, supporting sustainability, and addressing critical infrastructure needs. The $11.2 million award represents the program’s $10 million annual funding combined with $1.2 million in carryover funds and loan payments from past projects. 

KDOT received 20 applications totaling more than $33.5 million in project costs, with funding requests surpassing $23.4 million. From this pool, 10 projects were selected for awards. When combined with local matches, the total rail infrastructure investment exceeds $16.5 million, which includes over $5.3 million in local matching funds. 

Included in the selection for a 2026 RSIP project is:

Cimarron Valley Railroad, Hugoton Capacity Expansion Project in Stevens County $2,556,238