MBTA REHABILITATES CENTURY - OLD SUBWAY SYSTEM

The article briefly describes the rehabilitation of the Masssachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's tracks and signals. Work was scheduled for off hours when it included removal and replacement of two 39-foot track panels. After installation, the tracks were checked for proper surface and alignment. In addition, traction bonding and supplemental negative return systems were furnished and installed as part of the track renewal support effort. The project was completed in 5 years.

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  Communication Channels, Incorporated

  6151 Powers Ferry Road, N.W.
  Atlanta, GA  United States  30339-2941
• Publication Date: 1990-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 41
• Serial:
  • American City & County
  • Volume: 105
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Penton Media
  • ISSN: 0149-337X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Driver rehabilitation; Railroad tracks; Signals; Subways
• Identifier Terms: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
• Uncontrolled Terms: Rehabilitation
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00497462
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1990 12:00AM