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UP Railroad TRT Process Video
This video has been developed by the Union Pacific Railroad to provide a broad overview of the TRT construction process. Some of the content within this video may not apply to the Illinois High-Speed Rail 2010 Construction.
Fast Facts:
- On April 4, 2011 (weather permitting), the second round of construction will begin
- Approximately 23,000 tons of rail material will be used for the estimated 96 track miles
- New construction will include, installation of over 250,000 new concrete ties
- Production rates of approximately 4.500 concrete ties per 24 hour period
- Renewal of approximately 90 crossing surfaces and approaches
- During construction various crossings will be temporarily closed.
- Any potential permanent closure of a grade crossing will involve a negotiation process with the landowners, county and/or local municipality.
- State-of-the-art Track Renewal Train (TRT) machinery will be used to perform the track improvements including the installation of new concrete ties and additional track components.
- This construction is scheduled for completion in late summer 2011 (weather permitting).
- Funding is dedicated to infrastructure improvements such as tracks, highway/rail grade crossings, earthwork and related construction.
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