The last post, over a year ago, promised a rapid conclusion to our efforts to secure a Quiet Zone. However, a long negotiation evolved between Albany County and  CSX regarding Quiet Zone maintenance and liability. These issues were resolved only this month with CSX giving final approval to the construction and maintenance agreements. Regarding the time frame for … [Read more...]

Finally, some good news. We have received word that the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) has agreed to release the Quiet Zone funding. Details can be found in this article from the Altamont Enterprise https://altamontenterprise.com/08152024/voorheesville-over-funding-hump-quiet-zone-says-mayor Let’s hope there are no more surprises.     … [Read more...]

To start with the positive news - under the agreement negotiated and signed by the Village/County/ CSX and Norfolk Southern (NS) Railroads in December 2021, the railroads agreed to advance the Quiet Zone project in a number of ways. This included a commitment by the railroads to share with the County their survey and design work related to the CSX/NS track merger in … [Read more...]

To recap, CSX and Norfolk Southern Railway have proposed a track merger in Voorheesville that would reactivate the track along Prospect Street and allow two Norfolk Southern trains to pass through the Village each day. The proposal is before the National Transportation Safety Board awaiting a decision. Approval is expected in early 2022. This proposal has complicated the design … [Read more...]

As you may know, the engineering firm of Saratoga Railroad Engineering PC was to have begun the design work for the quiet zone earlier this year. The proposed Norfolk Southern CSX track merger in Voorheesville, if approved, will complicate the design of the quiet zone. The proposal is before the federal Surface Transportation Board (STB) for approval with a decision to be made … [Read more...]