Virginia ave tunnel double tracking

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CSX is posting updates on the progress of the tunnel rebuild.  Here is a look at first work.

http://virginiaavenuetunnel.com/sites/default/files/Coffee%20with%20Chuck%20Presentation%20(June%2017,%202015)_0.pdf

 

[matthewsaggie]

Who is Chuck? An actual person? My daughter lives and works in that neighborhood on 8th Street ( and did not oppose the project) and I might go visit "Chuck" the next time I am up there 

[BaltACD]

matthewsaggie

Who is Chuck? An actual person? My daughter lives and works in that neighborhood on 8th Street ( and did not oppose the project) and I might go visit "Chuck" the next time I am up there

I suspect 'Chuck' is the community leaison for CSX for this project.

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Balt:  What kind of CSX work windows are going to be happening at the tunnel ?

[BaltACD]

MofW flagging orders have been in effect at least 12 hours a day and sometimes 24 hours a day for the past 6 weeks.  Whatever the actual work activity the flagging orders are protecting are unknown to Transportation personnel.

[rfpjohn]

Other than the clearing of brush and some pretty heavy bulldozer work on the north end of the tunnel, nothing is evident from the track. We've been getting cleared through the location without delay. An undercutting operation, just south of there at L'Enfant Plaza has taken #3 track through the old bureu of engraving spur right of way, west of the normal #3 location. 2 main has been shifted to the newly undercut 3 main location. #1 is out of service while 2 main's roadbed is being undercut. Got all that? The bulletin messages were at least that clear! Along with a message stating that the new southward signal at 14th street was equipped with a "Dowell arm"!

 

 

 

 

 

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Latest update to construction.  Note first pilings are going to be bored this next week.

https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=100226&c=csx_connect

 

 

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Now we will know who Chuck is.  Meeting July 23rd 0700 - 0900.

https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=100227&c=csx_connect&plain_text=Y

 

[BaltACD]

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Now we will know who Chuck is.  Meeting July 23rd 0700 - 0900.

https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=100227&c=csx_connect&plain_text=Y

Chuck is Chuck Gullackson, AVP for the Virginia Ave. Tunnel project

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Link to latest construction info and pictures.  Cllick on Chuck and also more.

http://www.virginiaavenuetunnel.com/news-and-resources

 

 

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http://www.virginiaavenuetunnel.com/news-and-resources

One point that the diagram of the tunnel brings out.  Planned top of rail to bottom of tunnel is planned to be 21.0 feet.  That would seem to preclude any future electrification.  Anyone know for sure ?

 

 

[BaltACD]

CSX is not a electrified railroad.

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Proposed Virginia avenue tunnel construction schedule for now thru November.  Sounds like good planning as who know what hold ups may occurr ?  Weather, soil, historical items etc.

http://virginiaavenuetunnel.com/sites/default/files/VAT_Boards_withcover.pdf

 

 

[chutton01]

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Proposed Virginia avenue tunnel construction schedule for now thru November.  Sounds like good planning as who know what hold ups may occurr ?  Weather, soil, historical items etc.

Some historical sites have already been found

Seven Unanticipated Archaeological Discoveries recorded; 24 artifacts recovered

Seems like CSX is fairly on the ball about all aspects of this project (as much as is bureaucratically possible at least
When this project is completed as planned without major issues, can the CSX planners and engineers then slap the Committee of 100 and the Navy Yard/Virginia Avenue NIMBYs in the face with fish?

[BaltACD]

chutton01

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Proposed Virginia avenue tunnel construction schedule for now thru November.  Sounds like good planning as who know what hold ups may occurr ?  Weather, soil, historical items etc.

Some historical sites have already been found

Seven Unanticipated Archaeological Discoveries recorded; 24 artifacts recovered

Seems like CSX is fairly on the ball about all aspects of this project (as much as is bureaucratically possible at least
When this project is completed as planned without major issues, can the CSX planners and engineers then slap the Committee of 100 and the Navy Yard/Virginia Avenue NIMBYs in the face with fish?

 

 

When the 'Committee of 100' had to go before the courts with their arguments, it was found that only 1 of the 'Committee of 100' had a direct interest by residency in the project.

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The first of probably many unplaned utility shutdowns.  DC water found an undocumented water valve that is going to shut down water service this evening.

https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=100247&c=csx_connect&plain_text=Y

 

[Deggesty]

What a find! An ancient artifact that still has value!

[D.Carleton]

BaltACD

When the 'Committee of 100' had to go before the courts with their arguments, it was found that only 1 of the 'Committee of 100' had a direct interest by residency in the project.

Is this that famous "one-percent" I've heard so much about?

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Contractor is starting first excauation for the new tunnel next to present tunnel.  When second tunnel complete old tunnel will be expanded although some work on old tunnel will proceed while building second tunnel.

https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=100278&c=csx_connect&plain_text=Y

 

 

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evidently due to unknown utilities relocation excavation is just now starting for the new tunnel.  Weekend work is probably to help get project back on schedule.  This work is the new tunnel will be built as cut and cover next to present tunnel. 

Then the old tunnel will be uncovered and rebuilt to plate "H" clearances.  will be two separate bores probably with pass thru doors to other bore.

https://us-mg205.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.partner=sbc&.rand=el6u3orhaljqr

 

[BaltACD]

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evidently due to unknown utilities relocation excavation is just now starting for the new tunnel.  Weekend work is probably to help get project back on schedule.  This work is the new tunnel will be built as cut and cover next to present tunnel. 

Then the old tunnel will be uncovered and rebuilt to plate "H" clearances.  will be two separate bores probably with pass thru doors to other bore.

https://us-mg205.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.partner=sbc&.rand=el6u3orhaljqr

Something unknown in DC - how novel!

 

[Electroliner 1935]

Link requires a login to an account. Don't want an ATT account. Suggestions?

 

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Pictures & progresss report           

 

[BaltACD]

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Pictures & progresss report           

 

 

Takes me to my own Yahoo Mail account.

[MikeF90]

Please scroll up and use the original link:

http://www.virginiaavenuetunnel.com/

[billio]

Has anyone at CSX projected a completion date for the entire project?

[BaltACD]

billio

Has anyone at CSX projected a completion date for the entire project?

http://www.virginiaavenuetunnel.com/news-and-resources

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new update video

http://www.virginiaavenuetunnel.com/project-plan#anniversary-video

 

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Latest up date by Chuck.  Wonder when the new tunnel will be in operation allowing double stacks and rebuilding of present tunnel ?

http://virginiaavenuetunnel.com/sites/default/files/Coffee%20with%20Chuck%20Presentation%20DRAFT%2008-16-16%20RD.pdf

[mudchicken]

Our AREMA tribe just got to see the thing up close, led by Chuck G and other members of the design & construction team. Extremely interesting to this old tunnelrat/mudchicken (Leica robots everywhere monitoring possible wall movement, salvaging the portal stones, weird utilities issues and finding the remains of part of the unused original tunnel that veered off tangent). CSX put on a good show for the 60+ of us and explained their struggles and solutions (they have endured a lot). They are getting close to halfway and removing the rest of the old tunnel so they can resume the cut and cover operation.