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Graham Tunnel
Total Arch Liner ReplacementBuilt in 1914, this tunnel runs through an unnamed hill within the Maryland Green Ridge State Forest and within the boundaries of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. To achieve the minimum 21-foot vertical clearance necessary, the portals will be modified and a total arch liner replacement is planned for the entire length of the tunnel.
CSX Transportation proposed modifications to Graham Tunnel in order to accommodate double-stack freight trains. This proposal, which can be downloaded from the Project Resources section at the right of this page, is currently under review by the National Park Service, state authorities and local officials. If you would like to make a comment about this proposal, please send us a message using the Ask a Question/Make a Comment form.
Update & Progress
CSX Transportation is soliciting bids for contractor assistance to improve the vertical clearance in three (3) tunnels (Randolph, Graham and Carothers) by arch liner removal and by liner notching and arch liner removal in one (1) tunnel (Stuart). The scope of work includes liner removal, liner notching, construction of the track roadbed where indicated, installation of temporary and permanent erosion controls, storm water management and drainage, and modifying the portal facades. To bid this work contractors must be on the established CSX Tunnel Contractor list.
All those who attend the Pre-Bid meeting must be properly attired with all necessary protective equipment including hard hat, safety glasses with side shields, highly reflect safety vests, laced work boots at least 6” high with a safety toe, and hearing protection. No loose jewelry is to be worn including rings may be worn while on Railroad property. No exceptions to these requirements will be allowed.
The Pre-Bid Meeting will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 8:30 AM EST in the Paw Paw, WV Fire Hall which is located at 44 Moser Avenue Paw Paw, WV 25434. Bid Document and Pre-Bid Meeting Schedule Information can be obtained by registering at the Project Document Management (PDM) website provided by CSX’s Construction Management Team - http://pdm.hillintl.com
Questions must be submitted by email to:
TranSystems-Hill Gateway LLC
615 Epsilon Drive
Suite 200
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 412-782-7811
Fax: 412-963-1656