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Summit Signalization

Topline Community Benefits

Increased freight and passenger rail reliability for over 90 trains.

Significant speed improvements.

Modern physical and digital infrastructure upgrades.

Enhanced capacity and operational efficiency.

Project Funding Needs

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Fully funded and complete

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Municipality

Bedford Park, Bridgeview, Summit

Project Area

North Limit W 59th St.
South Limit 63rd St.
East Limit Archer Rd.
West Limit Service Rd.

Project Overview & Impact

The Summit Signalization upgraded a 40 year-old signal system along the Indiana Harbor Belt (IHB) Corridor from Bedford Park to Summit, Illinois. This project increased speeds of freight trains through the project area. Prior to the $3.2 million project, passenger trains often experienced delays due to slow moving freight trains that could not clear the intersection of the Heritage Corridor and IHB rail lines, resulting from the antiquated signal system. This project’s upgraded signalization has reduced cross traffic interference with Metra and Amtrak trains on the Heritage Corridor.

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Project Benefits

The Summit Signalization improves the rail system by providing modern infrastructure that contributes to enhanced safety, increased operating speeds, and additional capacity.

Nearby Chicago, IL Community Areas: Bedford Park, Bridgeview, and Summit

Communities service by Metra Heritage Corridor service and Amtrak Texas Eagle and Lincoln Service

Increased freight and passenger rail movement enables higher throughput of goods/commuters and associated economic activity.

Improved operations and design reduces emissions from idling trains.

Improved passenger rail service for Metra’s Heritage Corridor and Amtrak’s Lincoln and Texas Eagle services.

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Project Status

Phase I Completed
Phase II Completed
Phase III Completed

Project Status Definitions:
– Phase I: Environmental & Preliminary Engineering
– Phase II: Final Design (Plans, Specifications & Estimates)
– Phase III: Construction

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