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Beltway Corridor
B12

Third Mainline – 123rd Street to Cal Sag Channel

Topline Community Benefits

Increased freight rail reliability for over 75 trains.

Enhanced capacity and operational efficiency.

Modern physical infrastructure upgrades.

Project Funding Needs

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Fully funded and complete

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Municipality

Alsip, Blue Island

Project Area

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

Project Overview & Impact

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. This project involved construction of a third main line along the Indiana Harbor Belt, upgrading of some existing track at interlockings, a new rail bridge over 127th Street and associated signal work.

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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Project Benefits

The Third Mainline – 123rd Street to Cal Sag Channel improves the rail system by providing modern infrastructure that provides additional capacity and efficiency.

Nearby Chicago, IL Community Areas: Blue Island and Alsip

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

Improved operations and design reduces emissions from idling trains.

Freight rail system benefits support the entire rail system.

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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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