Construction Work Chugging Along at Howard Street Tunnel
Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
Howard Street Tunnel
Courtesy of CSX
BALTIMORE - CSX continues work on the Howard Street Tunnel. On July 7, FRA Officials took a tour of the tunnel project.
Officials from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) took a tour of the Howard Street Tunnel modernization project earlier this month led by CSX Senior Director of Mid-Atlantic Construction Brandon Knapp and CSX Assistant Vice President of Government Affairs Stephen Flippin.
The project seeks to upgrade the century-old tunnel to allow for taller freight cars and subsequently enhanced service. As part of a larger partnership with the USDOT, the state of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and stakeholders, the project will allow this double-stack service to “strengthen connections” from the Port of Baltimore to Midwest markets. Along with unlocking vertical clearance, crews will address 22 obstructions along the corridor.
In a post on LinkedIn, CSX AVP Flippin said, “Increasing efficiencies helps us better serve our customers and communities, and keeps America competitive. . . We appreciate the continued support of our federal, state, and local partners.”
A list of the clearance obstructions, scope of work, and locations in Maryland and Pennsylvania can be found on the Department of Transportation’s Port Administration page for the Port of Baltimore.
Additional Reading
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