Crescent Corridor
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TheCrescent Corridoris arailroadcorridor operated by theNorfolk Southern Railway(NS). The project, first proposed in 2007, and scheduled for completion by 2020, spans 13 states fromNew YorktoLouisiana.[1][2]It is aprivate-public partnershipbetween Norfolk Southern and the various state and federal governments.[2]
Project overview[edit]
Norfolk Southern plans that the project will expand its entire network from theNortheastto theSoutheastregions. It is expected[by whom?]that the majority ofcargoalong the corridor would beintermodal.Norfolk Southern projects the removal of 1.3 million long-haul trucks annually frominterstate highways,thereby reducingtraffic congestionand helping the environment.[3]
The corridor is 1,400 miles (2,300 km) long and 28 new trains daily would be expected to go into service along with improvements torail yardsalong the corridor. NS has proposed sharing the costs withfederalandstateagencies in a public-private partnership. The overall project cost estimate is USD$2.5 billion as of 2009.[4]NS plans to expand and upgrade existing rail lines along the corridor to accommodate fastfreight trainsand also purchase newlocomotivesandfreight cars,and build newterminals.
Intermodal facilities[edit]
Norfolk Southern opened new terminal facilities forCharlotte, North Carolina;Memphis, Tennessee;Birmingham, AlabamaandGreencastle, Pennsylvania.It also upgraded terminals inHarrisburgandBethlehem,Pennsylvania.
Norfolk Southern will expandCroxton YardinNew Jersey.[4][5]
Project status[edit]
Greencastle, Pennsylvania Intermodal terminal dedicated in June 2013.[6]
Memphis Regional Intermodal Facility in Rossville, Tennessee opened in July 2012.[7]
Birmingham Regional Intermodal Facility in McCalla, Alabama opened in October 2012.[8]
Charlotte, North Carolina Intermodal terminal opened in December 2013.[9]
See also[edit]
- Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency Program(CREATE)
- Heartland Corridor– NS rail improvement program between Norfolk and Chicago
- National Gateway– CSX Transportation rail improvement program
References[edit]
- ^"Crescent Freight Corridor, United States of America".railway-technology.Kable Intelligence Limited.Retrieved2 February2016.
- ^abBarrow, Keith (July 18, 2014)."Norfolk Southern: from black diamonds to black gold".International Railway Journal.Retrieved15 August2014.
- ^"Rossville, Tennessee".In Your Community.Norfolk Southern Corporation.Retrieved2016-02-02.
- ^abNorfolk Southern Corporation (2009)."Norfolk Southern Selects Greencastle Site for New Franklin County Regional Intermodal Facility, Supporting Crescent Corridor Initiative."Press release. 2009-08-12.
- ^Norfolk Southern Corporation (2009)."Crescent Corridor project aims to increase capacity for intermodal growth, reduce carbon footprint."BizNS(magazine). January/February 2009. pp. 6-7.
- ^"Rail News - Norfolk Southern dedicates new intermodal terminal in Pennsylvania. For Railroad Career Professionals".
- ^"Rail News - Norfolk Southern Railway opens Crescent Corridor terminal in Tennessee. For Railroad Career Professionals".
- ^"Rail News - NS opens Crescent Corridor intermodal terminal in Alabama. For Railroad Career Professionals".
- ^"Rail News - NS to open intermodal terminal in North Carolina next month. For Railroad Career Professionals".
External links[edit]
- Map of Crescent Corridor– Norfolk Southern
- Crescent Corridor Brochure
- Norfolk Southern Railway
- Rail infrastructure in New Jersey
- Rail infrastructure in Pennsylvania
- Rail infrastructure in Maryland
- Rail infrastructure in Virginia
- Rail infrastructure in Tennessee
- Rail infrastructure in Alabama
- Rail infrastructure in Mississippi
- Rail infrastructure in Louisiana
- Rail freight transportation in the United States
- Transportation planning