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This funding will allow the modernization of a large portion of railway between Gwinner and Wyndmere—two-thirds of which was laid down before the end of World War I, and the rest before the Great Depression.

Old rail is susceptible to thermal misalignments, and frigid North Dakota winters can break joint bars and increase the risk of derailments.

I told the White House I would be as flexible as they would be.

The grant will ensure RRVW can continue supporting North Dakota’s agricultural shippers with dependable, modern rail service.