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https://web.archive.org/web/20140815040827/http://shea-porter.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/shea-porter-announces-tiger-2013-grant-agreement-reached-for-northcoast Shea-Porter Announces TIGER 2013 Grant Agreement Reached for Northcoast Railroad 2014-08-14 2014 2014-08 Democrat House NH Carol Shea-Porter S001170 web.archive.org     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Naomi Andrews, 202-225-5456   ROCHESTER, NH – Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) announced that a Transportation Investment Generating Economy Recovery (TIGER) 2013 grant agreement has been formally reached for the New Hampshire Northcoast Rail Improvement Project.  The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) has awarded $1.4 million to be used to make repairs and improve sections of the rail line between Ossipee and Rochester. In 2013, Congresswoman Shea-Porter and the entire New Hampshire delegation urged then-DOT Secretary Ray LaHood to support NHDOT’s competitive grant application for the New Hampshire Northcoast Railroad Project, which will enable the railroad to expand its freight service on the line and operate it more efficiently.    “The Northcoast line connects to the national freight rail network via Boston and is a vital transportation link for the Granite State. These repairs will complete a multi-year effort to modernize the rail line in partnership with local communities and the private sector,” said Congresswoman Shea-Porter.  “We must invest in the transportation infrastructure necessary to move the New Hampshire economy forward, and I will continue to fight to bring more TIGER grant dollars to our state.” Background: The full text of the letter follows: May 29, 2013 The Honorable Ray H. LaHood, Secretary United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC  20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: We write in support of the Transportation Investment Generating Economy Recovery (TIGER) V grant application submitted by the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) for the upgrade and repair of 42 miles of main line rail between Rochester and Ossipee, NH in Strafford and Carroll Counties. The New Hampshire Northcoast Railroad is a short-line freight railroad that provides service through Rochester, Ossipee and the southeastern and central regions of New Hampshire.  The Northcoast line connects to the national freight rail network via Boston and is a vital link for an economically-distressed area of our state.  Industrial sector companies depend on services from this railroad, but are impacted by low weight limits that necessitate additional shipments and deter some suppliers from using the line.   NHDOT is applying for support to repair this section of rail to allow car shipments of up to 286,000 pounds, the North American standard, to travel the full length of this corridor.  These repairs will complete a multi-year effort to modernize the rail line undertaken in partnership with the local community and the private sector.  The upgrades to the track will improve safety and reliability while enabling increased speeds for trains traveling through the corridor.  The higher weight limit will enable existing customers to more efficiently access markets and help spur economic growth in the region. We support NHDOT’s competitive grant application for the New Hampshire Northcoast Railroad Project and urge your serious consideration of this proposal.  Thank you for your attention to this matter.                                                                   Sincerely, _______________________________                                _______________________________ Jeanne Shaheen                                                                     Kelly A. Ayotte United States Senator                                                           United States Senator   _______________________________                                _______________________________ Carol Shea-Porter                                                                  Ann McLane Kuster Member of Congress                                                             Member of Congress   ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z