COLUMBUS, Ohio — R.J. Corman’s Western Ohio Lines has received a $1.23 million grant from the Ohio Rail Development Commission for rehabilitation of its Greenville and Spencerville-Elgin lines, the commission has announced. Total cost of the work on the two lines is estimated at more than $2.4 million.
On the 12-mile Greenville line, the grant will help address 8 miles of tie replacement, ballast, and surfacing of 8 miles. The work on the 20-mile Spencerville-Elgin line will cover 6 miles, and will result in slow orders being lifted as track is restored to FRA Class 2 standards.
“By improving the rail infrastructure, we are not only positively leveraging railroad investment but also improving lines that are needed to continue to serve the customers who depend on it,” said Matthew Dietrick, executive director of the commission. “This project is an excellent example of positive economic impacts while also enhancing safety.”
William Downey, R.J. Corman director of government affairs, said, “We are grateful for the continued partnership with the ORDC as we continue to make investments in our rail network. Safety is our top priority, and these funds allow us to upgrade our infrastructure and better serve the needs of our customers as we continue to provide safe and reliable freight transportation.”
So, 14 miles = $2.4 million