Railroad Tunnel Projects Begun

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Work on the Heartland Corridor - a project that involves raising 28 railroad tunnels along Norfolk Southern's main line through Virginia and West Virginia so double-stacked containers can be shipped between Norfolk and Chicago - is well underway.

The corridor will cut 233 miles and more than a day's travel time for trains moving between the two cities. Proponents say it also will provide an efficient alternative to trucks and promises to reduce highway congestion.

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Railroad Tunnel Projects Begun

Work has been completed on three tunnels in Virginia. The modification of one tunnel in Virginia and eight in West V...

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