Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) and CSX have announced that the U.S. Surface Transportation Board has approved a joint proposal by ARH subsidiary Louisville & Indiana Railroad (L&I) and CSX to upgrade a key freight corridor between Indianapolis and Louisville, Ky. The decision went into effect on April 10, 2015.
“These upgrades will benefit L&I and CSX customers in the Midwest across the companies’ networks by improving operational efficiency, allowing more direct transit across Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, and reducing congestion in those states,” said CSX President and Chief Operating Officer Oscar Munoz. “The privately funded upgrades, which will include the installation of new rail, upgrades to the rail bed structure and bridge improvements, will enhance service and capacity on this rail line.”
CSX’s total investment of approximately $100 million will not only benefit L&I’s local customers, but will connect the Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville to enhanced rail access, and provide more efficient rail service for freight shipments through the region, CSX said.
“This project enhances critical rail infrastructure that connects local customers to America’s freight and transportation network, supporting local manufacturing, economic development, jobs and competitiveness,” said Anacostia Rail Holdings Chairman and CEO Peter Gilbertson.
