Capital Program

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Current Major Projects

2026 Capital Program Summary

The $515.3 capital program allocates 

  • $268.2 million to rolling stock;
  • $68.5 million to bridges, tracks and structures;
  • $59.1 million in signals, electrical and communications;
  • $27.3 million in facilities and equipment;
  • $59.9 million in stations and parking; and
  • $32.3 million in support activities.

The program is funded by 

  • $426.7 million in federal formula funding and discretionary grants;
  • $88.6 million in Illinois PAYGO funding; and
  • $100,000 in an RTA Access to Transit grant. 

For details on our 2026 Capital Program, see our 2026 Budget and Program Book.

Prior Capital Program and Budget Books are available here.