2011 MdQI Conference Sustainable Transportation - A Multi-Modal Approach
National Gateway CSX Transportation
Sharon Daboin (CSX) Michael Hoey, P.E. (CSX) Sean Markey, P.E. (AECOM) CSX Facts in Maryland
Since 1827 in the State of Maryland Operates over 500 miles of Railroad within the State. Employs over 1,600 personnel in the State 2009 – CSX reported nearly $ 86 million in compensation and benefits for employees 2009 – Rail served businesses invested nearly $ 291 million. Overall CSX Network covers 21,000 miles Serves 23 eastern states National Gateway Route - Formerly B&O Railroad Global Freight Movement
Transportation Demand
Today Today2020
CSX Territory
Source: USDOT FHWA Freight Analysis Framework Approach
Public / Private Partnership Increased need for supply chain flexibility – Shifting global supply chains – Globalization, Panama Canal expansion favor diversification to East Coast ports
Intermodal freight transport increasingly critical to meeting nation’s transportation needs – Combined efficiency of freight rail and flexibility of highway transportation National Gateway Introduction Approach / Benefit
Freight growth is coming Relocated Baltimore Intermodal Facility Pittsburgh NW Ohio Boston — reduces logistics costs Transfer Yard Chambersburg — helps manage freight movement Chicago BWI — creates jobs and more shipping New York options Baltimore More freight per train St. Louis Columbus Hampton Roads — increases efficiency — reduces rail and highway congestion Charlotte — lessens emissions and saves fuel Memphis Wilmington $22 in public benefit for every $1 of public funds invested
National Gateway Project
Current and Planned Double New Orleans Florida Stack Routes Project Benefits
Stimulates the economy • Creates jobs and provides economic development through terminal construction. Positions U.S. to compete in a global economy • The National Gateway improves the efficiency of our transportation network and provides over $3.4 billion in shipper and logistics cost savings. Reduces highway maintenance costs, congestion and improves safety • The National Gateway enables modal conversion of nearly 18 million truck trips and reduces truck miles traveled by more than 14.3 billion miles, saving nearly $700 million in highway maintenance costs and more than $600 million in safety savings. Lessens greenhouse gas emissions and helps improve air quality • The National Gateway will improve the flow of freight by rail, reducing fuel consumption by 1 billion gallons. This improved fuel efficiency saves over 12 million tons of greenhouse gases.
National Gateway Map NGI – Project Metrics
Funding for Phase 1 Finalized - 12/2010. NEPA Environmental Assessment Completed for Phase 1 - 11/2010. Phase 1 – NW Ohio to Chambersburg, PA . 43 Obstructions Phase 2 – Chambersburg, PA to Baltimore, MD & Norfolk, VA . 21 Obstructions NGI – Project Criteria
Minimum 21’ Vertical Clearance Design Under Rail Traffic – Wherever Possible Design within Budget Develop Schedule working through Operations Accomplish Required Environmental Permits during design phase Develop Procurement Approaches NGI – Phase 1 Site Types
Bridge Replacements Bridge Raises Bridge Removals Tunnel Modifications Open Cut Tunnels Undergrade Bridge Modifications Track Lowerings Bridge Replacements
Overhead Highway Bridges . Ohio = 7 . Pennsylvania = 1 Bridge Raises
Overhead Bridges (Pedestrian & Railroad) . Ohio = 2 . Pennsylvania = 2 Bridge Removals
Overhead Removals (Pedestrian & Roadway) . Ohio = 4 . Pennsylvania = 3 . Maryland = 1 Tunnels
High Definition Scans Liner Probing Ballast Probes Design Plan Review – Available Information Operations Analysis Traditional Ground Survey Photo Documentation Video for Historic Documentation High Definition Scans Liner Probing Ballast Probes
Drilling through Ballast Section between Ties Taken along Centerline of selected Track Goal to determine ballast section below ties and depth of rock Design Plan Review
Review of Existing Design Plans Field Verification Operations Analysis
Review of Existing Track Configurations Meetings with CSX Operations Network Planning Ground Survey
Traditional Ground Survey Stormwater Drainage Design Tunnel Modifications
Liner Notching . West Virginia = 1 . Pennsylvania = 1 Total Liner Removal . Pennsylvania = 2 . West Virginia = 2 . Maryland = 1 Liner Notching
• Tunnel liner is removed at corners to achieve desired clearance. Total Liner Removal
• Liner is replaced with Steel Sets or shotcreted. Open Cut Tunnels
Open Cut Tunnels . Pennsylvania = 3 Open Cut Method
• Removal of overburden and open-cutting of tunnel UG Bridges
Undergrade Bridges . Pennsylvania = 2 Track Lowering
Track Lowering Projects . Ohio = 5 . Pennsylvania = 2 Communications
Utilizing Project Website . www.nationalgateway.org Project Information Contractor Registration Contract Advertisement Public Outreach (Meetings, Website & Mailings) Phase 2 Preview
21 Projects East and South of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania – Significant Projects . Harpers Ferry Tunnel, Sandy Hook, MD . East Deer Park Dr, Washington Grove, MD . Virginia Avenue Tunnel, Washington, DC . Washington DC Track Lowerings Phase 2 Preview
Working with involved communities currently NEPA Process being discussed Working on Funding Solutions Vertical Clearance to be achieved by 2014 Discussion
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