WARSAW – Norfolk Southern is preparing for an extensive project on the north-south railroad line that will improve warning signals at eight crossings in Warsaw. Work is expected to begin by the end of February and could continue for eight months, according to a news release from the … Read More
WARSAW — Mayor Joe Thallemer provided updates on several projects related to railroad and highway safety at the Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting on Friday, Feb. 7. The two of the three projects will collectively span from late February to early November of this year, with … Read More
SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko Community Schools has been contacted by Norfolk Southern railroad concerning the closure of all railroad crossings in South Whitley Thursday morning August 29, 2019. Norfolk Southern will attempt to get the State Street crossing open prior to school dismissing Thursday afternoon but will not … Read More
MILFORD — Authorities are investigating a train vs. pedestrian accident in Milford that has all crossings closed from Syracuse Street, south to at least CR 1150N. The crossings are expected to remain closed for several hours. The accident was reported around 6:30 p.m. tonight, Monday, Oct. 1. Little details … Read More
MILFORD — It didn’t take long for the new tracks to be put in place and the old tracks moved to the outside by the dual rail gang with Norfolk Southern Sunday and Monday morning in Milford. Crews worked Sunday from south of Milford to Fourth Street installing … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Highway Department issued information, today, Friday, July 13, regarding upcoming railroad crossings in the Milford area. Highway officials have stated the railroad crossing at Mock Road (CR 1050N) will be closed through Monday evening, July 16. The crossing at Kilmer Drive will … Read More
MILFORD — Replacement of rails along the Norfolk Southern line is nearing Milford. A check Wednesday morning, July 11, found the CR 900N crossing is closed with crews preparing to begin working north. Milford Fire Department officials were notified Tuesday CR 900N was closed Tuesday night and expected to … Read More
MILFORD — The dual rail gang is on its way to Milford. Barring any delays due to wether or operational issues, Norfolk Southern’s dual rail gang is expected to begin installing the new rail in the Milford area around July 15. The gang is currently working on crossings in … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko County dispatchers announced at approximately 7:45 a.m. Sunday, July 1, that the railroad crossing at CR 250N, just east of North Detroit Street was closed until further notice. Norfolk Southern plans to pave Market Street on Monday, July 2, and reopen it to traffic that … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Beginning on Sunday, June 17, Norfolk Southern’s specialty rail gang will begin installing new rail in Kosciusko County. This second phase of the project is expected to take approximately four weeks to complete. The gang will work Sunday through Wednesday of each week. Paving and other crossing improvements on … Read More
WARSAW — Rail work did not begin yesterday, April 24, as planned said the office of the Warsaw mayor in a press release today. According to the press release, the rail train has been unable to leave Fort Wayne for three days due to traffic on the rails. … Read More
WARSAW — About a dozen times each day in Warsaw, the twin red lights at Center and Hickory streets begin flashing, followed almost immediately by the wooden arm of a railroad crossing signal lowering to stop traffic. Traffic moving on Center Street grinds to a halt. Depending on … Read More
WARSAW — The north-south railroad through Kosciusko County and Warsaw will soon undergo significant upgrades by Norfolk Southern as part of a “once in a lifetime” rail replacement project. Much of the existing rail is from the 1930s to 1970s. The rail requires replacement due to wear and … Read More
WARSAW — The City of Warsaw has been updated by Norfolk Southern on the repairs to its railroad tracks at Ranch Road. Work will continue through next week. Weather dependent, Norfolk Southern is anticipating paving on Wednesday, June 1. … Read More
WARSAW — A grade separation study on railroad crossings in the downtown Warsaw area was approved Friday morning, Dec. 4. The study is to see if going under or over current crossings is economical and feasible. BOW members approved signing an agreement with American Structurepoint, Fort Wayne, for … Read More
MILFORD — A Norfolk Southern train made a grand exit out of Milford Friday afternoon, Oct. 2, when it went crashing through a downed tree. The tree was approximately 25-30 feet in length and about 2 feet around and had fallen on the tracks behind The Papers Inc. building located on First Street.
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