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FTA Rail Vehicle Replacement Program – FY 2026 Competitive Grants

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), under the Department of Transportation, is offering a competitive grant opportunity to support the replacement of aging rail vehicles in urban transit systems. - Government Buyer: - Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Department of Transportation - Program Details: - Approximately $166 million available in competitive grants for the Rail Vehicle Replacement Program (FY 2026) - Open to state governments and local governmental authorities in urbanized areas - Eligibility restricted to entities with fixed guideway and/or high-intensity motorbus systems in revenue service for at least seven full federal fiscal years - Applicants must be eligible for State of Good Repair Formula Funding (Section 5337) - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of rail vehicles for transit systems - No specific OEMs, models, part numbers, or quantities specified in the notice - Unique Requirements: - Only urbanized areas and eligible transit authorities may apply - Focus on improving transit infrastructure by replacing vehicles that have been in service for a significant period - No OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; applicants may propose vehicles from any qualified manufacturer

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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering approximately $166 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year 2026 Rail Vehicle Replacement Program. Eligible applicants include state governments and other entities in urbanized areas eligible for State of Good Repair Formula Funding. The program aims to support rail vehicle replacement projects to improve transit infrastructure. Applications must be submitted electronically by July 6, 2026.

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