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Third Mainline – 123rd Street to Cal Sag Channel

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Location

North Limit 123rd St.
South Limit Cal Sag Channel
East Limit Western Ave.
West Limit S Kostner Ave.
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Daily Trains Affected

77 Freight Trains (IHB, CSX, UP, BNSF, CN, NS, CP, Iowa Interstate)

Communities Benefited:

  • Alsip and Blue Island

Benefits

Prior to completion of this project freight trains destined to Barr and Blue Island Yards to the east waited at this location for access to the yards, creating congestion on the main line tracks. The new third main line track now provides additional capacity for trains passing through the area to proceed around trains waiting for yard access.

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Scope of Work

Construction of a third main line along the Indiana Harbor Belt. Upgrading of some existing track at interlockings, where two tracks cross.  Includes a new rail bridge over 127th Street and associated signal work.

Project Status

Phase I Completed
Phase II Completed
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.