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By June’s end, the North Carolina Railroad Co. (NCRR) expects to replace and upgrade railroad drainage facilities in Dover, N.C.

The $1.5 million project, which began Jan. 15, will improve storm runoff and help prevent standing water in NCRR’s rail corridor. Managed by Norfolk Southern Corp., the project calls for upgrading a storm water drainage system, including the construction of a new retaining wall and installation of new concrete pipes.

The drainage system is part of $120 million worth of projects NCRR plans to complete through 2012.

“The improved drainage system protects the railroad from erosion and helps prevent water pooling in Dover’s downtown area,” said NCRR President Scott Saylor in a prepared statement.

NCRR owns and manages a 317-mile rail corridor between Morehead City and Charlotte. The corridor is used by 60 freight and eight passenger trains daily.