Ties & Ballast UPR

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Ties & Ballast UPR

Agency
Metra
Asset Category
Track & Structure
Mode
Rail
2023 Funding
$700,000
2024-2027 Funding
$3,575,000
PMO

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Project Description

Metra’s Union Pacific North (UP-N) Line will undergo significant rehabilitation in 2022. Union Pacific Railroad’s crews will replace ties, clean or replace ballast, and replace switch components on the northern extents of the UP-N Line. This project improves the riding quality of the trains and reduces the incidence of slow orders, which can impact the ability to maintain on-time performance. Metra provides funds to improve the track along the UP-N Line and other lines and yard facilities owned by the Union Pacific Railroad.