Ezell announces $35.4 million Federal Grant for Mississippi export railroad improvements

Published 2:00 pm Friday, October 23, 2026

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Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) announced that the Mississippi Export Railroad Company has been selected to receive up to $35,482,464 in federal funding through the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program.

The funding will support the Advancing Mississippi Export’s Resiliency, Infrastructure & Capacity Across the Network (AMERICAN) project, which will modernize and improve critical rail infrastructure in Moss Point and Helena, Mississippi.

“Mississippi’s railroads play a critical role in connecting our ports, industries, and businesses to markets across the country,” Ezell said. “This investment will help modernize aging infrastructure, improve safety, and strengthen the reliability of freight transportation in South Mississippi. By upgrading critical rail connections and making our infrastructure more resilient to flooding, we are supporting local industries, strengthening our supply chains, and laying the groundwork for continued economic growth along the Gulf Co...