FY26 Washington Union Station Exterior Lighting Upgrade Project

The contract awards funding for the Fiscal Year 2026 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail program, specifically directed toward the Washington Union Station Exterior Lighting Upgrade Project. This project focuses on construction to improve exterior lighting on the historic facade of Washington Union Station, aiming to enhance public safety, lighting uniformity, the overall public experience, and the station’s identity. Upgrades include installation of advanced LED fixtures at the main entrance facing Columbus Circle and along the exterior colonnade, with specialized lighting features such as streetlight pole-mounted LEDs, in-ground uplights, linear lighting on architectural elements, and spotlights positioned to highlight statues. The Union Station Redevelopment Corporation is the exclusive eligible applicant for this grant. The solicitation, issued by the Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration, was posted on June 17, 2026, with a response deadline of July 7, 2026. The award supports construction activities designed to significantly modernize and revitalize the station’s exterior lighting, contributing to increased safety and a more visually engaging environment for travelers and visitors. Contact information is provided for support via the Federal Railroad Administration’s grant helpdesk.