Alaska Railroad Corporation

Application Purpose: This Grant Utilizes Cares Act Funding for Preventive Maintenance Operating Assistance and COVID-19 Response Expenses to Prevent Prepare for and Respond to Coronavirus.; Activities Performed: Provision of Public Transportation Service Coronavirus Administrative Leave and Coronavirus Response Protection and Prevention. the Grant Also Funds Preventive Maintenance: Our Facilities Department Performs Preventive Maintenance (PM) Activities on the Buildings We Use to Support Our Public Transportation System and Includes Janitorial Services Regularly Scheduled Facility and Safety Inspections and Maintenance of Their Mechanical Systems Security and Fire Systems and Building Components (e.g. Outlets Lighting Stairs Sinks Toilets Doors Walls and Flooring). the Facility Encompasses the Rail Infrastructure and Necessary Support Infrastructure. the Facility PM Function Includes All Activities Related to Keeping Buildings Structures Roadways Walkways Track Wayside and Other Non-vehicle Assets Operational and in Good Repair and Includes Administrative and Clerical Support. the Maintenance of Way (MOW) Department Conducts Inspections and Performs Necessary Maintenance to Maintain the Railroad Infrastructure Including Repair/replacement of In-kind Track Components (e.g. Rail Ties Welds and Switches) and Track-related Devices. the Communications Signal Department Performs PM Activities to Operate and Maintain All Communication and Signaling Systems Including Testing Inspections Troubleshooting and Repair/replacement of In-kind Equipment (e.g. Cables Radios Lights Phones Power Units Wayside Equipment).the PM Activities Funded by This Grant Are Conducted Within the Same Geographic Footprint of Existing Facilities and Consist of In-kind Repair/replacement of Existing Components Without Any Change in Their Functional Use. Seasonal PM Activities Included for This Grant Are Snow Removal and Avalanche Control. No Ground Disturbing Activities Performed During the Winter Months.; Expected Outcomes: Preserve or Extend the Functionality and Serviceability of Revenue and Non-revenue Vehicle Assets That Support Public Transportation. Fund Operating Assistance Pandemic-related Expenses and Eligible Administrative Leave.; Intended Beneficiaries: Alaska Railroad Corporation Employees and the Public It Serves.; Subrecipient Activities: N/a