The state has approved a $14.4 million project to improve freight rail lines in Delaware County, writes Phil Heron for the Daily Times.

State Rep. David Delloso, D-161 of Ridley Park made the announcement Friday.

“After talking to experts during the last several years, I’m convinced our region has the skilled workforce and infrastructure in place to be the major hub for the entire Northeast,” Delloso said.

The region is poised for economic growth, he said, “and this project helps ensure it.”

The project will create jobs and allow the more efficient delivery of goods from the Port of Philadelphia, he said.

The funds will lower CSX Transportation tracks under nine overhead obstructions to permit the use of double-stack containers and multi-level auto traffic to and from the Port of Philadelphia.

It was the largest of 26 freight projects approved by Gov. Tom Wolf Thursday

Pennsylvania has 65 operating railroads, which is more than any other state in the country.

PennDOT’s focus remains working with private rail operators and rail-served businesses to construct new rail lines and assist in maintaining and improving Pennsylvania’s roughly 5,600 miles of freight lines.

Read more about this $14.4 million project here.

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