Fay, S&B USA Wins CSX Fourth Track Contract

Florida-based freight rail operator CSX has awarded Pittsburgh-headquartered Fay, S&B USA Construction the general contractor role for the Alexandria Fourth Track Project in Northern Virginia. The selection marks another significant heavy-civil contract for Fay, which continues to grow its footprint across the Mid-Atlantic.

Announcing the project award, Fay President Ryan Surrena highlighted the company’s long track record in rail and complex infrastructure work. “Backed by 75 years of heavy-civil experience, Fay brings proven rail expertise and disciplined execution to advance the Alexandria Fourth Track Project safely and seamlessly,” Surrena said. “Strong partnerships and reliable field performance will define how we deliver this work.”

Project Overview

The Alexandria Fourth Track Project is a major component of CSX’s regional expansion activities. The effort will physically separate passenger and freight operations by constructing approximately six miles of new track alongside associated structures in Arlington County and the City of Alexandria, Virginia. Construction is slated to take about two years.

The expanded rail capacity is expected to streamline operations, reduce congestion, and improve reliability throughout one of the busiest corridors in the Mid-Atlantic.

Fay’s Scope of Work

Under the contract, Fay will be responsible for a comprehensive package of civil, structural, and site work, including:

• Full site preparation and excavation
• Construction of six miles of new track
• Building a new rail bridge
• Installing retaining walls
• Modifying an existing crash wall
• Installing reinforced concrete culverts and new drainage systems
• Constructing a new at-grade maintenance-of-way crossing for CSX personnel

The firm brings deep experience in similar rail infrastructure projects, and currently holds two additional active contracts with CSX, reinforcing its long-term partnership with the rail operator.

Part of Virginia’s Broader Rail Strategy

The project is among several major rail upgrades supporting the Transforming Rail in Virginia initiative, a multibillion-dollar effort to expand capacity, modernize rail operations, and enhance passenger mobility across the state. The Alexandria Fourth Track is considered a core segment that will help unlock improved throughput and operational efficiency for both freight and passenger services.

With construction anticipated to progress through 2027, the project is expected to generate steady activity within the regional heavy-civil construction sector while supporting Virginia’s long-term transportation and mobility goals.

Originally reported by Melina Druga in pennbizzreport.