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Freight Railroad Realignment Feasibility Study

This presentation summarizes the findings of the Freight Railroad Realignment Feasibility Study, completed in April 2007. Funded by UASI and managed by NCPC, the study evaluated the feasibility of relocating freight rail services in the region. Key conclusions indicate that while relocation is feasible, further studies are required for specific decisions. Major problems such as regional railway congestion were highlighted, alongside discussions about security issues and the need to address bottlenecks impacting freight transportation between Washington D.C. and Baltimore.

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Freight Railroad Realignment Feasibility Study

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  1. Freight Railroad Realignment Feasibility Study Council of Governments – Transportation Planning Board Follow- up Presentation July 18, 2007

  2. Freight Railroad Realignment Feasibility Study • The Study was completed in April 2007 • UASI funded initiative of DDOT, managed by NCPC • Evaluated feasibility of relocating freight rail service • Conclusions: • Relocation is feasible (but additional study would be needed to make specific decisions) • There is a significant regional railway congestion problem

  3. Briefings • National Capital Planning Commission • Congressman Hoyer • Senator Cardin • DOD Pentagon Force Protection Division • Maryland DOT Secretary • Virginia Rail and Public Transit Director • Prince George/Charles County State Delegations • Prince George County Representatives • Charles County Representatives • City of Bowie • King George County Representatives • MWCOG Transportation Planning Board • MWCOG Emergency Preparedness Committee • DDOT Anacostia Waterfront Coordination Group • DDOT Rail Summit

  4. TPB Briefing – May 16 Discussion focused on two areas: • Security • Regional Rail Transportation

  5. Security Issues • Freight passes through Monumental Core with only one destination (Capitol Power Plant) • Hazardous materials are only a small percentage of freight, but potentially attractive target • TSA/DHS is in the process of implementing a virtual fence project to “harden” the existing alignment • DC City Council’s ordinance banning transport of hazardous materials through the city (pending in court system) • Hazardous materials (or possibly TIH) are possibly being voluntarily rerouted

  6. Regional Rail Transportation Issues • Bottlenecks in Washington Area are caused by limited capacity on Long Bridge and Virginia Avenue tunnel • Difficulty in coordinating freight and passenger services compounds congestion • As region continues to grow, regional commuter rail becomes more important, and demand is projected to increase rapidly • DC and Baltimore are the major bottlenecks limiting freight rail traffic along the East Coast. Both must be addressed to improve system

  7. Next Steps • Security: • TPB should be briefed on TSA’s security efforts to date • Consider funding additional rail security studies/projects • Regional Rail Transportation: • Engage the I-95 Corridor Coalition on regional rail issues (MAROPS) • Establish forum within TPB to evaluate solutions to regional rail issues

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