2012 Budget Book.indd - Metra

PE 4607 AIR BRAKE REBUILDS, MET
This project will implement the Federal Railroad
Administration-mandated rebuilding or replacement
of air brakes on Metra’s eet of locomotives,
commuter cars, and electric cars. The rebuilt air
brakes will be used on vehicles being operated on all
carriers and railroads in the Metra system. This project
is part of an ongoing program to overhaul major
components on Metra’s eet in compliance with
FRA rules and regulations that de ne the required
conditions under which railroad vehicles may be
operated.
TRACK AND STRUCTURE
PE 2112 NORTH LINE BRIDGES, UPR
This project includes the replacement of 22 bridges
on the Union Paci c North Line in Chicago, from
Fullerton Avenue on the south end to Balmoral
Avenue on the north end. These bridges are over
100 years old. They are showing signs of increased
deterioration and have reached the end of their useful
life. These bridges cannot be repaired economically
and must be replaced in order to provide
uninterrupted commuter service.
PE 3332 WOOD DALE GRADE SEPARATION, MWD
This project consists of a feasibility study and a
possible grade separation whereby Irving Park Road
and Wood Dale Road will no longer intersect the
Milwaukee District West Line at grade. In addition,
there may be some adjustments required for
vehicular and pedestrian access to the Wood Dale
commuter station.
PE 4027 RAIL, NCS
This project consists of the installation of rail,
ties and ballast, undercutting, and other capital
improvements on the North Central Service (NCS)
commuter rail line. The installation allows for
more frequent commuter train service and will
reduce con icts between inbound and outbound
passenger and freight trains by creating holding
sites for trains to pass each other.
PE 4228 ROW IMPROVEMENTS, MET
This project consists of cutting and removal of trees
and bushes that hinder or block the right-of-way.
Maintenance of Way crews will also spray weeds
along the right of way. Uncontrolled vegetation
can damage the roadbed and cause the track to
shift. Also included is the burial of overhead cables
in select locations to avoid hindrance by trees and
brush in areas where vegetation cannot be easily
controlled.
PE 4241 RETAINING WALL REHABILITATION, BNSF
This project will provide for the rehabilitation
of retaining walls on the BNSF commuter line.
Retaining wall sections at intermittent locations
along the right-of-way will be rehabilitated. This
work typically includes complete reconstruction
with steel sheet piling, concrete panels, or bin wall
to prevent retaining wall deterioration that can
result in destabilization of the roadbed, and in turn,
lead to track shifting.
PE 4615 TIES AND BALLAST, BNSF
PE 4616 TIES AND BALLAST, MED
PE 4617 TIES AND BALLAST, MWD
PE 4618 TIES AND BALLAST, RID
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