by MEC407
newpylong wrote:They won't upgrade anything from 25 to 40 even if it's on someone else's dime. Rebuilding to class III is easy, maintaining isn't.Right you are:
Weren't the grants for CMQ to move to 40 not PAR?
MaineDOT TIGER VII Application wrote:3. PAR from Northern Maine Junction to Waterville (MP 65 to MP 113)Source: http://maine.gov/mdot/tigergrants/docs/ ... rative.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Current track conditions on this segment of the project are Class I (no greater than 10 mph) with a signal system that dates back to the 1950s. Tie and rail conditions are in need of upgrade to support faster transit times. In 2015, PAR will be installing over 40,000 ties and surfacing this entire line. This project will continues these upgrades by installing 80,000 linear feet of 115-lb continuous welded rail, new turnouts and surfacing enabling an upgrade of the track class speeds on the line from 10 mph to 25 mph. The project will rehabilitate 20 road crossings and include the addition of motion sensing technology for crossing warnings and signal system modernization again improving safety and motorist comfort. This line is crucial as PAR connects the Maine industries to both Norfolk Southern and CSX, the two largest Class I railroads in the US east of the Mississippi River.
Additional info and documents: http://maine.gov/mdot/tigergrants/tiger2015/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
MEC407
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Pan Am Railways — Boston & Maine/Maine Central — Delaware & Hudson
Central Maine & Quebec/Montreal, Maine & Atlantic/Bangor & Aroostook
Providence & Worcester — New England — GE Locomotives
Moderator:
Pan Am Railways — Boston & Maine/Maine Central — Delaware & Hudson
Central Maine & Quebec/Montreal, Maine & Atlantic/Bangor & Aroostook
Providence & Worcester — New England — GE Locomotives