Rail Development Commission Ohio

The Proposed Project Was Selected for Final Design and Construction and Includes Activities to Replace Deteriorating and Broken Rail and Ties and Expand Capacity Along the Eastern Half of the Napoleon, Defiance Western Railway. the Project Is the Third and Final Phase of the Full Corridor Rehabilitation of Napoleon, Defiance Western Track. the Project Aligns With the Selection Criteria Because It Will Improve Safety, Resilience, and Operational Efficiency, Which Will Benefit Rail Customers and Service in Paulding and Defiance Counties in Ohio. the Ohio Rail Development Commission and Napoleon, Defiance Western Railway Will Contribute the 25 Percent Non-federal Match. This Project Qualifies for the Statutory Set-aside for Projects in Rural Areas.activities to Be Performed: Replacing Work and Broken Rail at the End of Its Useful Life, Track Reconfiguration, and At-grade Railroad Crossing Improvements. Deliverables Expected Outcomes:task 1 Project Administration and Management: Project Management Plan and Final Performance Report.task 2 Final Design: Final Design Packagetask 3 - Constructionintended Beneficiary: NDW, NDW Customers, the Northwestern Ohio Economy, and Highway Users. the Benefits of the Project Will Allow Ordc and NDW to Continue the Recent Great Strides in Improving Safety and Reducing Derailments.