Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Application Purpose: the Purpose of This Grant Is to Request $241208221 in Federal Funding to Support the Following Projects:track Improvement Program - Green and Blue Linetrack Improvement Program Orange Line Track Improvement Program Red Line ; Activities Performed: the Work Under This Award Will Include Replacement of Ties Rail Restrained Rail Along Both Tangents Curved and Restrained Curve Track Removal and Replacement of Broken or Lock Spike Plates With Pandrol Plates Insulators and C-bonds (where Called for or Those Damaged by Contractor) Surface Line Tamping and Track Stabilizing Were Directed on Both Light Rail and Heavy Rail Portions of the Mbta System. CWR Will Require Thermite Welding and Destressing in Accordance With Mbta Standards During Scheduled Surges. Work May Require Early Action Items Like Weekly Meetings With Mbta to Plan and Schedule Work Pre-plating Ties Site Walks to Finalize Work Limits Materials Delivery Materials Staging Equipment Movement Schedule Update Etc. Contractor Will Be Required to Remove All Surplus Materials Generated by the Project and All Existing Debris Currently Within the Project Limits. Debris to Be Removed Will Be Confirmed During Planned Preconstruction Site Walks. Work Will Remove Some Speed Restrictions.; Expected Outcomes: This Project Will:contribute to Increasing the NTD Score to 4.0 (good - Like New).eliminate Track Considered as Deficient or Below Adequate Track on the NTD List.assure Passengers a Safer Ride (lower Derailment Risk) Upgraded From Marginal to Good Rating.expedite Achievement of Mbtas Reliability and Modernization Goals.; Intended Beneficiaries: All Users of the Mbta Subway System.; Subrecipient Activities: N/a