Amtrak Empire Line

Westside Connection Construction Management Services

This was an extremely high-profile project for the local area, with very high liquidated damage premiums which made on time completion essential. M&S provided construction management and construction inspection services and was responsible for inspection of the tunnel for structural concrete. While the scope of work changed several times due to unforeseen conditions, the deadline for the project remained the same.

Amtrak Empire Line

Location

New York City, NY

Owner

Amtrak

Services Provided

Construction Management/Construction Inspection

M&S Scope Items Included:

  • Replacing 2,496 direct fixation fasteners
  • Repairing defective concrete plinth pads
  • Replacing 80,000 linear feet of CWR
  • Replacing 15,000 cross ties
  • Replacing two No. 20 turnouts
  • Replacing three grade crossings
  • Distributing required ballast
  • Surfacing all ballasted track
  • Rehabilitating and lowering approximately 645 feet of track structure between the tunnel portal and 157/159 double slip in A-Interlocking.