SafeTrack Surge #16 Red Line: Shady Grove to Twinbrook

Final Progress Report 6/29/17

WORK ZONE:
Shady Grove to Twinbrook; Line Segment Shutdown June 17 - June 25


SCOPE OF WORK:
Renewal of rail and power infrastructure on this portion of the Red Line, including crossties, track circuit equipment, and power cables.

The critical tasks completed during the surge include:

  • Replaced more than 3,400 crossties         
  • Replaced more than 6,500 linear feet of cover boards
  • Welded more than 20 joints
  • Replaced 2,690 insulators
  • Repaired more than 20 power cables

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Surge 16 Twinbrook - Shady Grove