TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Wednesday that 14 Kansas rail projects will receive a total of $13 million through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Rail Service Improvement Program (RSIP).

“These projects reflect the diverse needs faced by our Kansas communities and rail operators,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “By bolstering the state’s rail network, we will promote economic opportunity throughout Kansas.”

The selected projects, located across 16 counties, enhance the state’s rail network by promoting economic efficiency, supporting sustainability and addressing critical infrastructure needs. The $13 million award represents the program’s $10 million annual funding combined with $3 million in carryover funds and loan payments from past projects.

Among the selected projects is the Seaboard Energy Hugoton Rail Expansion Project in Stevens County.

Located on the Cimarron Valley Railroad network, the Seaboard Energy project will increase capacity for receiving feedstock, reducing the need for off-site transloading.

Selected 2025 RSIP projects include:

Cimarron Valley Railroad Hugoton to Satanta Rail Upgrade Phase I Stevens County $1,944,996

Seaboard Energy Seaboard Energy Hugoton Rail Expansion Stevens County $2,170,000

Seaboard Foods Hugoton Feed Mill Rail Expansion Stevens County $525,169

Skyland Grain Expanded Local Moves on Shortline Grant/Stanton/Stevens Counties $700,000