Our Projects
Beltway Corridor
B6
McCook Connection
Location
| North Limit | W. 55th St. |
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| South Limit | 67th St. |
| East Limit | Des Plaines River |
| West Limit | Kane Ave. |
Daily Trains Affected
76 Freight Trains (CSX/BNSF) | |
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6 Metra trains (Heritage Corridor) | |
10 Amtrak trains (Lincoln and Texas Eagle Service) |
Communities Benefited:
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McCook
Benefits
Improving the current connection has increased maximum speeds to 25 mph from 10 mph and increased capacity of this segment. Improved freight train movement has reduced conflict with passenger trains along the Heritage Corridor.
Scope of Work
Constructed a second connecting track between BNSF and Indiana Harbor Belt/CSX and extended the existing connecting track an additional 7,000 feet. Added signalization to improve visibility.
Project Status
| Phase I | Completed |
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| Phase II | Completed |
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| Phase III | Completed |
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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.