passenger trains for south hampton roads norfolk southern 7 17 09
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by Deborah Butler, Executive Vice President, Planning and Chief Information Officer for Norfolk Southern CorpTRANSCRIPT
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Passenger Trains for South Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads Partnership
Norfolk, VANorfolk, VA
July 17, 2009
Deborah ButlerExecutive Vice President – Planning & CIONorfolk Southern Corporation
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Outline
Background and Recent Developments
Norfolk Southern’s Route and RoleNorfolk Southern s Route and Role
What Needs to be Done
N t StNext Steps
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Background
2002 – High Speed Rail Feasibility Study
2004 – Richmond/Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Study (Alternatives Analysis‐Scoping Report)Study (Alternatives Analysis‐Scoping Report)
2008 – Hampton Roads MPO Regional Travel Delay Study
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Recent Developments
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) High Speed Rail Program
$8 billion now
$5 billion later?
Administered by US DOT
Intense Competition for FundsVirginia ‐ $2 billion+
North Carolina ‐ $4 billion+
40 states (pl s D C ) ha e req ested $102 billion40 states (plus D.C.) have requested $102 billion
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Passenger Trains on NS’s Route
Main Freight Route to Hampton Roads
Coal conduit
Keeps trailers and containers off the roadsroads
Where Heartland Corridor BeginsWill complete in 2010Will complete in 2010
Vital to competitiveness of the Port
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Doublestack Routes From Hampton Roads
Current Doublestack RoutesHeartland Corridor RouteHeartland Corridor Route
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Cowan Tunnel ‐ Before
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Cowan Tunnel ‐ During
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Cowan Tunnel ‐ After
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Passenger Trains on NS’s Route
Can Be Upgraded to Handle Passenger Trains
Eastbound NS traink “ k h ”passing Amtrak “Lake Shore”
and light rail trainat Amtrak station, Cleveland, Ohio,
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Intercity Rail Passenger Routes – Norfolk‐RichmondExisting Amtrak Service Possible Alternative
Richmond Staples Mill
Richmond Main Street
Petersburg
Newport News
Norfolk
Norfolk Southern CSXT Trackage CSXT Peninsula Route Bus
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What Needs to be DoneUpgrade NS’s Norfolk‐Petersburg Route
For conventional higher speed (79 mph) trains, not high speed railAdd new capacity for passenger trainsp y p g
Build Stations and Acquire EquipmentUpgrade CSXT’s Richmond‐Petersburg Route
P t f W hi t Ch l tt Hi h S d C idPart of Washington‐Charlotte High Speed CorridorVirginia asking $150 million+ for initial work
Secure FundingFor upgrading infrastructure (generally federal)For ongoing operating costs (generally state)
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Norfolk Southern’s Role
Provide Route
Operate Passenger Trains?Operate Passenger Trains?
Cooperate and Advocate…
B t N t B S f F d…But Not Be a Source of Funds
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Next Steps
NS is Identifying Improvements Needed to Host Passenger Trains
RTC StudyRTC StudySpotlights choke pointsHelps determine additional infrastructure needed
Design and cost of improvements to avoid delay
DRPT Completing Federal DEIS in Next 45‐60 DaysPublic commentsPublic commentsRoute recommendations
Goal: Funds from ARRA Round 2 – Mid‐2010Goal: Funds from ARRA Round 2 Mid 2010
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Diagram of Typical RTC ModelRed Lines Suggest Locations Where Additional Infrastructure is Needed
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Next Steps
NS is Identifying Improvements Needed to Host Passenger Trains
RTC StudyRTC StudySpotlights choke pointsHelps determine additional infrastructure needed
Design and cost of improvements to avoid delay
DRPT Completing Federal DEIS in Next 45‐60 DaysPublic commentsPublic commentsRoute recommendations
Goal: Funds from ARRA Round 2 – Mid‐2010Goal: Funds from ARRA Round 2 Mid 2010
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Thank You
Questions?