Burns: Johnstown rail project receives $2.1 million state grant

Rep. Frank Burns January 23, 2026 | 9:53 AM

JOHNSTOWN, Jan. 23 — State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, announced today that a $2.1 million state grant was awarded to Lehigh Valley Rail Management for a rail rehabilitation project in Johnstown.

“This kind of funding helps connect Cambria County businesses to the rest of America’s economic network,” Burns said. “If we want good-paying jobs and thriving local businesses, our infrastructure needs this type of funding. I’m proud to have backed a state budget that makes it possible.”

With the grant, the rail company will replace approximately 7,000 ties and install 10 new turnouts at its Johnstown facility.

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“If we want good-paying jobs and thriving local businesses, our infrastructure needs this type of funding.” – Rep. Frank Burns

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The local grant is one of 30 statewide rail investments funded this week through the state’s Rail Transportation Assistance Program and the Rail Freight Assistance Program. Those 30 projects total nearly $53 million.

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