strachan avenue grade separation
Comprehensive track, signal, and system modifications completed to support the Strachan Avenue Grade Separation and ensure readiness for future rail operations.
strachan avenue grade separation
strachan avenue track and signal upgrades
status: completed
TTR was instrumental in facilitating the construction of the Strachan Avenue Grade Separation, TTR provided engineering support, flagging protection and Track and Signal support for the enabling works which included switch removals, Snow Clearing Devices (SCD), gas main and SCADA (snow blower monitoring system) removals and the construction of replacement tracks.
TTR undertook a number of separate but related tasks which include, but are not limited to the following;
The removal of cables in existing troughs
The removal and relocation of signal heads and associated circuits from the Strachan Avenue signal bridge
The testing and commissioning of all affected track circuits
The preparation of testing and commissioning plans
The work activity was in support the USRC preprartion of the Union Person train service (UP). For the project, TTR was responsible for completing the following work tasks:
The removal of turnouts and associated track for crossovers
The removal of turnouts and associated track for single switches
The removal of Signals
The construction and installation of track panels to replace turnout removals
The installation of forged rail at the Strachan Avenue crossing
The removal of rail, ties and OTM from the project site and general clean up
The installation of track ties on the Galt North track to cover turnout removals
Signal work related to the temporary Galt South track connection across Strachan Avenue
Signal work related to the relocation of the Strachan Avenue crossing arms
Conduit installation and the refeeding of cable on the south side of corridor in preparation for retaining wall installation
Relocation of complete signal dusting components from north side to the south side of the rail corridor
Relocation of existing fibre optic cable and related CCTV equipment
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