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Port of Virginia cuts ribbon on $83 million rail yard expansion

NORFOLK, Va. — Trucks and trains carrying cargo to and from the Port of Virginia are a headache for many in Hampton Roads. But now, the port is preparing to handle even more cargo. This preparation comes in the form of an expansion of the port’s central rail yard.

Virginia Congresswoman Jen Kiggans was one of several people who spoke at Tuesday’s event and was optimistic that the increased train traffic could help with truck traffic.

“I know that that rail yard expansion is going to, hopefully, ease some of the congestion on Hampton Blvd.,” Kiggans said.

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