LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA —Two rail infrastructure projects have been green-lighted for grants to enhance freight mobility while creating or sustaining jobs in the Levittown area.
Gov. Shapiro’s Administration is investing $55 million in 30 projects, including three in Lower Bucks County.
Those projects are:
- NorthPoint Development, LLC: $3.8 million to expand the Kinder Morgan terminal rail yard by adding 13,350 feet of new track and improve the current rail infrastructure.
- Riverside Industrial Complex: $1.1 million to install 4,735 track feet of newly constructed track and rehabilitate 240 track feet of track at the Riverside Industrial Complex in Bristol.
State Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D-10) along with State Reps. Tina Davis (D-141) and Jim Prokopiak (D-140) announced the grants for their district.
NorthPoint Development will use the $3.8 million investment to expand the Kinder Morgan terminal rail yard by adding 13,350 feet of new track and improve the current rail infrastructure.
“Investments in infrastructure at the former U.S. Steel site highlight the potential of continued economic growth and development in Lower Bucks County,” Santarsiero said. “This investment at the Kinder Morgan rail yard will provide critical infrastructure improvements, create new jobs, and showcase the desirability of the complex for businesses and industries.”
“Today’s $3.8 million investment in the expansion of the Kinder Morgan terminal rail yard is a vital step forward for both our local economy and our transportation infrastructure,” said Rep. Prokopiak. “By adding over 13,000 feet of new track and improving the current rail systems in Falls Township, this project will enhance regional connectivity, create new jobs, and bolster our logistics capabilities. This partnership with NorthPoint Development highlights the importance of investing in our infrastructure to support growth and ensure Pennsylvania remains competitive in the global economy.”
Riverside Industrial Complex will use $1.1 million to install 4,735 track feet of newly constructed track and rehabilitate 240 track feet of track at the Riverside Industrial Complex in Bristol.
“I’m pleased that Silvi Materials will be modernizing and rebuilding previously shuttered rail lines at the Riverside Industrial Complex,” Santarsiero said. “Businesses see the potential of our area for growth and development and I’m proud to support this state investment to help with a project that will grow our local economy and create new jobs in Bristol Township.”
“This $1.1 million investment in the Riverside Industrial Complex will strengthen our local economy and improve critical infrastructure in Bristol,” said Rep. Davis. “By adding over 4,700 feet of new track and rehabilitating existing rail systems, this project ensures that our businesses remain connected to vital supply chains and have the capacity to grow. This funding is a testament to our commitment to enhancing both Bucks County’s and Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and supporting job creation and economic development in our communities.”
Pennsylvania has 65 operating railroads, which is more than any other state.
PennDOT is committed to working with private rail operators and rail-served businesses to construct new rail lines and assist in maintaining and improving Pennsylvania’s roughly 5,600 miles of freight lines.