Description of Work:
Rehabilitation of various portions of the commuter line to accommodate new N-5 train sets. In order to lessen impact to SEPTA's ridership, all work was performed during weeknight and weekend single track outages. Work included the following activities:
- Flash Butt Welding 39,000 LF of 115# RE rail
- Changeout of 85# & 90# jointed rail with 115# RE continuously welded rail
- Replacement of 6150 Standard and Contact rail ties
- Remove and replace 13 each turnouts including all signal and contact rail installation
- Surface, Line and regulate 25,000 feet of track
- Replace 23,000 LF of 150# contact rail.
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