1) Norfolk Southern's freight rail route between Norfolk and Petersburg, Virginia could potentially host passenger trains with some upgrades to accommodate higher speed trains up to 79 mph.
2) Additional infrastructure would need to be built, such as adding new tracks to allow space for passenger trains without disrupting freight traffic. Stations would also need to be constructed.
3) Securing federal funding for infrastructure upgrades and state funding for ongoing operations costs are necessary next steps to establish passenger rail service between Norfolk and Richmond.
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Passenger Trains for South Hampton Roads
1. Passenger Trains for
South Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads Partnership
Norfolk, VA
Norfolk, VA
July 17, 2009
Deborah Butler
Executive Vice President – Planning & CIO
Norfolk Southern Corporation
11. Passenger Trains on NS’s Route
Can Be Upgraded to Handle Passenger Trains
Eastbound NS train
passing Amtrak “Lake Shore”
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and light rail train
at Amtrak station,
Cleveland, Ohio
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12. Intercity Rail Passenger Routes – Norfolk‐Richmond
Existing Amtrak Service Possible Alternative
Richmond Staples Mill
Richmond Main Street
Petersburg
Newport News
Norfolk
Norfolk Southern CSXT Trackage CSXT Peninsula Route Bus
13. What Needs to be Done
Upgrade NS’s Norfolk‐Petersburg Route
For conventional higher speed (79 mph) trains, not high speed rail
Add new capacity for passenger trains
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Build Stations and Acquire Equipment
Upgrade CSXT’s Richmond‐Petersburg Route
Part of Washington‐Charlotte High Speed Corridor
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Virginia asking $150 million+ for initial work
Secure Funding
For upgrading infrastructure (generally federal)
For ongoing operating costs (generally state)
15. Next Steps
NS is Identifying Improvements Needed to Host
Passenger Trains
RTC Study
RTC Study
Spotlights choke points
Helps determine additional infrastructure needed
Design and cost of improvements to avoid delay
DRPT Completing Federal DEIS in Next 45‐60 Days
Public comments
Public comments
Route recommendations
Goal: Funds from ARRA Round 2 Mid 2010
Goal: Funds from ARRA Round 2 – Mid‐2010
17. Next Steps
NS is Identifying Improvements Needed to Host
Passenger Trains
RTC Study
RTC Study
Spotlights choke points
Helps determine additional infrastructure needed
Design and cost of improvements to avoid delay
DRPT Completing Federal DEIS in Next 45‐60 Days
Public comments
Public comments
Route recommendations
Goal: Funds from ARRA Round 2 Mid 2010
Goal: Funds from ARRA Round 2 – Mid‐2010