Binghamton recognized for achievement in railroad renovation
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Binghamton is being recognized by other cities and villages across New York for its success in compelling railroad companies to fix their deteriorating infrastructure.
The city is receiving the 2025 Local Government Achievement Award from the New York Conference of Mayors. Its being recognized for its Railroad Bridge Improvement Project. For decades, underpasses and bridges owned by the railroads were neglected, becoming unsightly and unsafe.
In 2023, Mayor Jared Kraham commissioned a $41,000 engineering report that documented widespread deterioration and safety concerns.
Kraham then shared the 914 page report with federal regulators and Norfolk Southern agreed to do millions of dollars worth of repairs. Kraham accepted the award at NYCOM's annual meeting today in Bolton Landing.
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