Railroad and Highway Design

Richmond to Petersburg (30 miles)
From Richmond to Petersburg, the most recent section to be added to the project, the preliminary railroad and associated highway designs are underway, progressing from north to south. These preliminary designs are expected to be complete in late 2008.

Petersburg to VA/NC Line (68 miles)
Initial railroad horizontal and vertical alignments and preliminary highway designs are complete in this section. 

VA/NC Line to Raleigh (70 miles)
The initial railroad horizontal and vertical designs are complete in this section. Preliminary highway designs are proceeding from north to south, and are expected to be complete in mid-2008.