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January 23 2021 Vol. XXVI • No. 2
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COVID Stimulus Package Includes Revised PPP Loan...10
National Grid Tests John Deere’s First Electric Backhoe..32
By Lori Tobias CEG CORRESPONDENT
Alex Lyon Hosts Two Auctions in One Day in Racine, Wis. ...94
A $180 million, multi-component Kentucky interstate project is
expected to improve safety, relieve congestion in three heavily traveled freight corridors and address several of the state’s most significant transportation needs when it is
completed in 2023. “All of these projects were already in the state legislative plan to be funded, but were all funded at different times,” said Chris Slone,
project manager of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. “One of the issues was speeding up construction. Instead of having one see KYTC page 96
New Rail Yards Take Shape at Port of Indiana
Table of Contents .........4 Paving Section ......53-67
RailWorks Track Services Inc. photo
Technology Section ........ ................................71-79 Business Calendar......84 Auction Section.....92-99 Advertisers Index .......98
This Case 821F wheel loader is on the job helping to create two new rail yards, which will create rail storage for as many as 165 rail cars.
By Cindy Riley CEG CORRESPONDENT
A major infrastructure effort that includes multiple projects is taking shape at Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor. Work on the FASTLANE grant undertaking includes two new rail yards and an extension to the port’s rail network. “Located in the steel capital of North America and the major hub of international trade and mega project cargo shipments,
Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor is spending $20 million on our port’s infrastructure to increase its cargo handling capacity and multimodal connections,” said Ian Hirt, Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor port director. “Specifically, the ability to handle unit trains will reduce transportation costs for our tenants; the new dock areas will increase operational efficiency; and the truck marshalling yard will minimize emissions and reduce the chance for accidents. see PORT page 88