R.J. Corman Railroad Group moves forward with a railroad renovation project in three states, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia.

An expected 50 jobs will be created by the project in Kentucky alone.

RJ Corman Railroad Group's Vice President of Strategic Planning and Development Noel Rush says the Appalachian Regional Shortline project will commence within two months and include bridge repairs and replacement of thousands of ties.

The project will receive $17.5 million in federal stimulus money, with nearly $13 million being used for work in Kentucky alone. RJ Corman will contribute about $3 million, with the state supporting the endeavor with $200,000.