The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recently approved 26 rail freight improvement projects throughout the state. The railroads will be awarded between $232,554 and $14.4 million.
The projects will maintain or create more than 390 jobs and enhance freight mobility.
“Investing in our extensive rail freight system increases mobility options and improves the efficiency of freight travel,” Gov. Tom Wolf said. “These investments underscore our continued commitment to building a world-class infrastructure system that supports the business community and the creation of new jobs.”
There are approximately 5,600 miles of freight lines and 65 operating railroads in the state.
The project approvals include:
CSX Transportation in Delaware and Philadelphia counties was awarded $14.4 million to lower tracks under nine overhead obstructions. This will allow double-stack containers and multilevel auto rack traffic to travel to and from the Port of Philadelphia.
RJ Corman Railroad in Clearfield and Indiana counties was awarded $3 million to build a 4,000- foot siding and two turnouts on its Cherry Tree Subdivision and to replace 25 linear miles of rail.
SEKISUI SPI in Columbia County was awarded $2.7 million to build two spur tracks and install unloading equipment.
Allegheny Valley Railroad was awarded $2.5 million to repair a bridge on a route in the Allegheny County region.