Federal funding is being allocated to the railroad corridor between Cortland and Syracuse to complete upgrades to the century-old infrastructure.
Senator Chuck Schumer stopped at the old Susquehanna train station in Cortland to announce the nearly 3.9 million dollars in funding from the Infrastructure and Jobs Act.
The majority leader says the new rails and ties will improve safety, efficiency, and reliability as well as increase capacity and train speeds.
Schumer says a modern railroad is critical as major manufacturers locate to the region, including Micron and supporting industries. It will also reduce traffic by keeping trucks off the highways.
