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Substations Frequency Converters $14.0M
The scope of this program is to make improvements of the electric traction and substations along the
Northeast Corridor. Some examples of work performed under this program are: replacement of rotary
traction power frequency converters; replacement or renewal of existing power machines; and renewal of
substation components such as power transformers, circuit breakers and control cables. The reliable
operation of these assets is critical to on-time performance.
Track Replacement $166.7M
o Track Ballast ($4.4M) – The scope of this program is to perform work that will bring the ballast
assets to a state of good repair. Examples of work performed under the program are replacement
through spot undercutting and shoulder cleaning where total replacements are not needed.
o Track Drainage ($2.1M) – The scope of this program is to renew and replace track drainage
assets currently not in a state of good repair. If not corrected, poor drainage will result in slow
orders and higher maintenance costs associated with the accelerated degradation of track
geometry.
o Track Rail Replacement ($16.5M) – The goal of this program is the replacement of rail that is
currently not in a state of good repair. There is roughly 1,600 miles of main line track that is 40
to 50 years old. Amtrak must replace an average of 35 miles of rail per year. Useful service life
of rail has been exceeded once horizontal or vertical wear limits, internal defect rates, or surface
conditions are approaching safety limits. This program will help to reduce maintenance costs and
slow orders.
o Crosstie / Timber ($22.3M) – This program will replace crosstie and track timber along the
Northeast Corridor which will reduce train delays, track geometry degradation, FRA track
defects, and switch failures.
o Track Renewal ($56.4M) – The scope of this program includes renewal of the entire track
structure at specific location. Rather than component replacement (e.g.: rail, ties, fasteners,
ballast) the entire track will be rebuilt from the ballast level up to the top of the rail.
o Track Laying System (TLS) ($30.0M) – This program is the utilization of TLS for the complete
replacement of wood tie track with concrete cross ties including replacement of concrete ties that
have been found to be defective. This replacement program will reduce maintenance costs,
potential slow orders, and provide for an increase in on-time performance.
o Track Turnouts ($7.8M) – This program involves the replacement of standard wood turnouts and
associated components not currently in state of good repair. Associated components include
frogs, switch points, and wood and concrete switch timbers and other track turnout material.
o Track Crossing Road ($1.5M) – The scope of this program includes the reconstruction or removal
of at grade rail crossings. Examples of work included under this program includes the renewal of
ties, rail, and crossing material at road crossing as well as concrete tie installation at grade
crossing.
o Track Geometry ($15.6M) – Surfacing, realignment and re-profiling of track surface as required
to meet FRA Track Safety Standards, maintain ride quality standards, and extend the life of track
components.
o Construction Applications ($10.2M) – The scope of this program includes the development of the
Maximo Work Management System (MWMS) for the Engineering Department, development of
an infrastructure asset library, development of the Engineering Personnel System (EPS), and the
development of an Enterprise Project Management System (EPM). It also builds on earlier
investments in Timberline estimating and Primavera scheduling and document management.
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