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Example

Maryland Efforts to Increase Railroad Tunnel Heights

CSX railroad and the state of Maryland have been negotiating and seeking federal funding to increase the height of a tunnel that has been an impediment to double-stacking. It is believed that the new tunnel would alleviate rail congestion that ripples across the East coast.

Documents

  • Existing Examples

    Press Release: Hogan Administration Supports INFRA Grant Applications for Double-Stack Howard Street Tunnel, Next Phase of I-81 in Western Maryland

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Related Resources

Resource

Report, ECP Brake System for Freight Service

Executive Branch Example

Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency program

Local Governments Resource

DOT’s Positive Train Control Resources

Executive Branch Example

Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2008

Congress Example

Colorado Legislation for E-Bike, Diesel Truck Replacement, Electric School Buses, and Clean Air Grants

States and State Governments Example

New Jersey’s S2252 (2020)

States and State Governments