The Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission recently awarded 25 rail freight improvement projects $33 million through the Rail Transportation Assistance Program and the Rail Freight Assistance Program.
The projects are expected to create or maintain more than 200 jobs and improve safety and mobility.
There are approximately 5,600 miles of freight lines and 65 operating railroads in Pennsylvania, more than any other state.
“Keeping goods moving efficiently has proven to be more important now than ever,” Gov. Tom Wolf said. “These investments in Pennsylvania’s rail system create jobs, support efficient freight travel, and help keep the business community connected to the global economy.”
The approved rail freight projects include:
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway in Fayette and Westmoreland counties received $9 million to replace approximately 19 miles of rail.
CSX Transportation in Philadelphia County received $6 million to rehabilitate a railroad bridge over Washington Avenue and remove an inactive spur bridge along the 25th Street Viaduct.
RJ Corman Railroad in Cambria and Clearfield counties received $3 million to improve the Cresson Subdivision and Clearfield Yard with spot tie and rail replacement and rehabilitate five at-grade crossings.
Central New York Railroad in Susquehanna County received $2.3 million to rehabilitate the nine-span 1930 Lanesboro Bridge.