http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-10-09-railroad-tunnels_x.htm
Rail project goes through the roof An article by Dennis Cauchon, USA TODAY,
in the 10/10/2006 edition. A pretty thorough, non technical read on this major re construction project. The printed article did include a map of the proposed route and tunnel changes, which is not in the on line version. Included mostly a 'pro' project position with some comments by the 'con' side.
"The Norfolk Southern Railway will "daylight" the 174-foot-long tunnel as part of one of the biggest tunnel-expansion projects in the nation's history. The railroad will raise the heights of 28 tunnels, stretching more than 5 miles in total length, through the Appalachian Mountains."
"Big Four #2 is the only one scheduled to have its roof taken off to create the Heartland Corridor. Most tunnels are round and will have their ceilings "notched" to make them square and able to handle bigger trains. The project also will clear 22 other obstacles, such as a bridge overpass in Ironton, Ohio. The project is to be completed in 2009."
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