# USDOT Funds Florida Rail Upgrades

On October 6, 2026, the Federal Railroad Administration announced $413 million in federal funding for Florida rail improvements: $356 million for safety upgrades at 910 highway-rail crossings and $57 million for a new multimodal station, access road, and double-track segment in Cocoa. Florida is contributing an additional $100 million. The announcement identifies potential implementation and construction work involving the Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Cocoa, but does not name awardees or provide active solicitations or procurement contacts.

- The funding supports two distinct areas of work: statewide crossing-safety improvements and rail and station infrastructure in Cocoa.
- Construction, engineering, and related firms may find future opportunities through implementation activity coordinated by FDOT and the City of Cocoa; the announcement itself does not provide a bid schedule or solicitation details.
- Procurement teams can use the announced project scope and funding split to inform market research and identify relevant state and municipal procurement channels.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)
- Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
- City of Cocoa

### Key Quotes
> It is expected to have up to a $350 million annual economic impact and support 3,500 jobs, bringing even more opportunity to our region.
> — Mike Haridopolos, U.S. Congressman

### Sources
- [Trump’s Transportation Department Celebrates $413 Million Investment to Upgrade Rail Safety Across Florida, Build New Multimodal Station for the Space Coast | US Department of Transportation](https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/trumps-transportation-department-celebrates-413-million-investment-upgrade-rail) - DOT