Money for Rail Freight Programs
Governor Ed Rendell has announced a $30 million investment in PennDOT's Rail Freight programs, and part of that money is going to Elk and Warren counties.
In Elk County, Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad will receive $1.5 million to connect the Allegheny & Eastern and the Buffalo & Pittsburgh main lines in Johnsonburg to bypass the Johnsonburg Yard for thru trains.
“Rail freight is a vital link in the economy of our region and the commonwealth, and this grant will help improve the timely delivery of goods, which is critical in today’s marketplace,” said Senator Joe Scarnati. “Rail is not only a celebrated part of our history, it’s a key component of our region’s future, and to remain competitive it is important that the rail lines continue to improve to serve 21st century needs.”
In Warren County, Elkhorn Propane will get $215,000 for the construction of new siding off the Allegheny & Eastern main line for transloading natural gas liquids produced by Elkhorn.
And in Armstrong, Tioga and Warren counties, D&I Silica will receive $700,000 to build two new transloading facilities and upgrade one existing facility to transload silica sand from rail cars to trucks for local gas well production.
In Elk County, Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad will receive $1.5 million to connect the Allegheny & Eastern and the Buffalo & Pittsburgh main lines in Johnsonburg to bypass the Johnsonburg Yard for thru trains.
“Rail freight is a vital link in the economy of our region and the commonwealth, and this grant will help improve the timely delivery of goods, which is critical in today’s marketplace,” said Senator Joe Scarnati. “Rail is not only a celebrated part of our history, it’s a key component of our region’s future, and to remain competitive it is important that the rail lines continue to improve to serve 21st century needs.”
In Warren County, Elkhorn Propane will get $215,000 for the construction of new siding off the Allegheny & Eastern main line for transloading natural gas liquids produced by Elkhorn.
And in Armstrong, Tioga and Warren counties, D&I Silica will receive $700,000 to build two new transloading facilities and upgrade one existing facility to transload silica sand from rail cars to trucks for local gas well production.
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