GRADE CROSSING RENEWAL: THE B & M EXPERIENCE

Boston and Maine has been systematic in its approach to grade-crossing upgrading following enactment of legislation which provided federal funding for this phase of highway maintenance in 1973, 1976 and 1978. The appraisal process for each project and clearance from government agencies is discussed. The railroad has special gangs which do this work, usually in 8 hours per track crossing with prefabricated components and dedicated equipment. The author sees need for government commitment at all levels to continued maintenance support, not only for grade crossings but also for highway overpasses.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  508 Birch Street
  Bristol, CT  United States  06010
• Authors:
  • Terrill, V R
• Publication Date: 1980-5

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 25
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 76
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Federal government; Government funding; Grade crossing protection systems; Grade crossing surfaces; Maintenance practices; Railroad grade crossings; State government
• Identifier Terms: Boston and Maine Railroad
• Old TRIS Terms: Grade crossing protection
• Subject Areas: Finance; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00312410
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 22 1980 12:00AM