The project also includes the addition of approximately 10,000 feet of new track and design of yard operations facilities.

This project is among improvements to accommodate the larger Panamax freighters that will be in operation with the Panama Canal expansion and to allow movement of up to 11,000 tons a day of solid waste out of New York City by rail. The solid waste currently travels by truck.

HDR, the prime design consultant, will perform a freight capacity analysis and provide context sensitive solutions. Ten bid packages will be prepared for the project's phases.
Construction is expected to be completed in five years.