East Bound Re-Route Construction for the East Side Access Project

The goal of this project was to re-route track carrying Metro-North, LIRR and Amtrak trains, ultimately improving the daily travels of thousands of commuters.

The work under Contract CH058B consisted of the final design and construction of a new grade-separated crossing, including excavation and grading for the track alignment. Existing track and catenary systems were removed, and excavation and grading were performed prior to the track alignment. Track subgrade, underground utilities, and drainage were also upgraded. The track installation included two #20 turnouts, insulated joints, compromise joints, and transition rails, as well as third rail systems. Catenary structures and wires were constructed supporting Amtrak train movement. The electrical work included the installation of conduits, troughs, and pull boxes to enable signaling systems for LIRR and Amtrak.

Various other structures were installed, including structures to enable routing of the new Eastbound Reroute (RT) Track under the newly reconstructed Eastward LI Passenger (REP) and reconstructed Line 3 (RL3) tracks and the NYC DOT Honeywell Ave Bridge.

The RCC Team provided the SOE Systems as required to install the RT Structure, provided geotechnical and structural instrumentation and monitoring systems, as well as drainage facilities for the Eastbound Re-Route Structure and RT Track.

Resume Description

Final design and construction of a new grade-separated crossing, including excavation and grading for the track alignment. Existing track and catenary systems were removed, and excavation and grading were performed prior to the track alignment. Track subgrade, underground utilities, and drainage were also upgraded. The track installation included two #20 turnouts, insulated joints, compromise joints and transition rails, as well as third rail systems. Catenary structures and wires were constructed to support the Amtrak train movements. The electrical work included the installation of conduits, troughs and pull boxes to enable signaling systems for LIRR and Amtrak. Railroad Construction Company, Inc. provided the SOE Systems as required to install the RT Structure, provided geotechnical and structural instrumentation and monitoring systems, as well as drainage facilities for the Eastbound Re-Route Structure and RT Track.