Hanover Third Track (Siding C)

Hanover Third Track (Siding C) will construct approximately 3 miles of third track in Hanover County between the South Anna River and Vaughan Road.

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Project Description

Hanover Third Track (Siding C) will construct approximately 3 miles of third track in Hanover County between the South Anna River and Vaughan Road. The project also will include reconstruction of the roadway bridge at Washington Highway and construction of a new, single-track rail bridge at Elletts Crossing Road. Siding C will increase the efficiency of passenger and freight trains throughout the rail network and in the area between Fredericksburg and Ashland.

Siding C will increase network fluidity and reduce delays due to passenger and freight train congestion.

Source: VPRA Recommended Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Document

Project Stage

Development

Schedule

Development: 2021

Engineering: 2021 – 2024

Construction: 2024 – 2025

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