Estimated Project Value: $103M
Track work includes new subballast, new ballast, and new ties, the replacement of running rail, restraining rail, special track work, track underdrain system, and at grade crossings at vehicle drives and pedestrian walkways. Traction Power Work consists of the replacement of the DC houses, new DC disconnect switches, DC cables and ductbanks, the replacement of the third rail power system, power for remote controlled third rail heaters, the replacement of the site lighting system with additional lighting improvements, and the integration of the new work with existing control systems. Signal Work includes switches, signal equipment, trip stops, switch heater control cases, grade crossing warning devices, third rail heater control cables, junction boxes, signal cable conduit and trough duct banks, cable for signal system replacements, and the integration of the new systems with existing controls. To date, there were 67 turnout units, 23,650 tons of ballast, and 2.8 miles of track installed on a roughly 6-acre site, all while maintaining existing yard and car house activities.


