; Dolton Interlocking - CREATE Program

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Dolton Interlocking

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Location

North Limit 135th St.
South Limit Monroe St.
East Limit Oak St.
West Limit Eggleston Ave.
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Daily Trains Affected

125 freight trains (UP, CSX, IHB, NS, CN)

2 Amtrak (Cardinal Service)

Communities Benefited:

  • Dolton and Riverdale

Benefits

The project will increase freight train speeds for multiple routes from 15 mph to 30 mph, including routes accessing CSX Barr Yard, UP Yard Center, UP Dolton Intermodal Yard, a CSX mainline route, and all mainline connections between IHB, CSX, and UP. The increased speeds will enable this location to handle increased freight train throughput. Due to increased freight train speeds the potential for delay to Amtrak trains will be reduced.

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Scope of Work

Upgrade and reconfigure the CSX/IHB/UP connections at Dolton Interlocking including the replacement of an NS connection between the IHB and CSX. Construct a third main line with direct access from CSX and Barr Yard to the UP mainline. Construct crossovers between two mainline IHB tracks. Upgrade connection between IHB and UP. Automate Dolton Tower for remote control.

Project Status

Phase I Completed
Phase II Underway
Phase III Funded
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Project Location Map

Project outlines and locations shown above are approximations and do not necessarily represent final design and construction limits.