Andy Harris
01/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/23/2026 19:34
Congressman Harris Delivers $8 Million to Upgrade Eastern Shore Freight Rail Lines
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) delivered $8 million in federal funding for the Enhancing Eastern Shore Freight Rail Growth and Reliability Project, a high-priority infrastructure initiative to repair and upgrade the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Centreville 9 and Chestertown freight rail lines in Kent and Queen Anne's Counties.
Statement from Congressman Harris:
"Reliable freight rail service on the Eastern Shore is critical to the economic success of businesses across Maryland's First District. I'm proud to have delivered this federal funding, which will allow MDOT to address overdue maintenance and repairs on these lines, improve reliability, and reduce the risk of future track shutdowns that disrupt local businesses."
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