CSX’s Howard Street Tunnel: Boosting US Rail, Supply Chain Efficiency

CSX reopens Baltimore’s Howard Street Tunnel after a $450 million expansion. The **rail** project boosts **freight** capacity, enabling double-stacked trains.

CSX’s Howard Street Tunnel: Boosting US Rail, Supply Chain Efficiency
September 28, 2025 6:54 am | Last Update: September 28, 2025 2:46 pm
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Introduction

CSX has reopened the Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore after completing a $450 million expansion project.

Main Content

Project Overview

The project aimed to modernize freight-rail transportation along the East Coast. The Howard Street Tunnel was originally built from 1890-95.

Project Details

The expansion project was completed ahead of schedule. With the tunnel project completed, and once additional clearance projects are complete in early 2026, a key Interstate-95 corridor bottleneck will be cleared.

Economic Impact

The project is intended to boost Maryland’s economy and the nation’s supply chain.

Operational Improvements

Double-stacked intermodal trains will move through Baltimore. Double-stacking is a more cost-effective way to transport freight by rail compared to trucks.

Conclusion

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The Howard Street Tunnel project was a $450 million expansion by CSX. The project will allow for double-stacked intermodal trains to pass through Baltimore and is expected to improve freight transportation along the East Coast.

Company Summary

CSX: A freight rail transportation company.

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