Subway Action Plan: Installing Continuous Welded Rail (CWR)

[@jazzstar145]

Okay, this job obviously requires a lot of technical skill and lots of prior experience but that little shout that the workers did when the rails connected was wholesome as hell and almost makes me want to apply.

[@1575murray]

This is difficult and dangerous work like many other maintenance tasks in the subway system. The machines make it faster and safer but you can imagine the amount of work this took before continuous welded rail was developed and rails were installed in 40 foot sections which were bolted together.

[@Dezlite]

These videos are so interesting. I always wondered how they do these things

[@DDELE7]

That’s actually kinda cool. Please post more videos of this type. Maybe one on how they power wash stations clean.

[@artoismta]

The precious click-clack will be forever gone

[@BenTheMiner]

That's where the sound comes from?

[@jazflores6714]

True

[@GIJew]

@@BenTheMiner Yes, the "click-clack" noise from trains comes when a wheel passes over a joint. There will still be some, but not as much because the joints are farther apart.

[@BenTheMiner]

@@GIJew That explains why I've heard some portions where the train lacks the noises.

[@blizzardstorm52]

I love the sound, its like music to my ears

[@yaric2274]

Finally, some quieter subway rides. What a relief. Now I won’t have as bad of a headache coming off the subway. Also this type of rail tech is actually why China’s high speed rail is so smooth. Edit: thanks so much for the likes!

[@sockfetishguy7708]

I know right. After all that work is done then subway rides will be a lot more smoother

[@BurnedAura68]

tbh its not that loud.

[@DriveOnGuard]

They are in every city, how pompous Matthew Herington. Take an UBER if you are above those people.

[@mikewalko536]

Really cool video, whoever suggested this video/update style should be getting huge praise. Finally the MTA publishes meaningful info besides 'sick passenger/police investigation'

[@classicrellz24]

Always loved to see these Track Workers in action!

[@captainkeyboard1007]

The transit workers are "The Best People Around" who roll the big wheels abound.

[@Neon2110]

Continuous welded rail is a great idea and will make this quieter and smoother for commuters

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Neon2110 And reliable, due to the reduction of track joints used.

[@captainkeyboard1007]

Hooray to Maintenance Of Way! Hardworking people, dedicated to a full service, that made the New York City subway the "Safest Passenger Railroad" in the world!

[@juliancollot7579]

Thanks MTA, very cool!

[@dj__projects]

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[@maxster_8989]

Continuous welded rail was first used in the 1920's. It became common rail technology back in the 1950's. It's a sad statement that in 2019 the MTA still does not have 100% welded rail. What took the MTA so long to realize the benefits of this rather old technology?

[@GIJew]

I'm not a big fan of Cuomo, but he is definitely right in his claims that the MTA was designed in a specific way so that no single body claims responsibility for the entire system. That's why nothing ever gets done. It needs to be completely redesigned if we expect any significant change to ever happen.

[@britishenough7690]

The MTA didn't build these stations and rails and signals themselves. Most of the existing ones were made by the IRT, IND, and BMT.

[@deeone6674]

fire code difficult to weld in the tunnels. tunnels them self are extremely prohibitive cant use a crane to do rail jobs as one would in outdoors cant drag rail 1900ft CWR with an engine as one can outdoors the tunnels are incredibly restrictive

[@rgalesnyc]

To your point by the 1950s, the Subway system here in NYC was under attack and in decline. Highways were the future. And by the late 1970's it hit a head. I think the reason it took so long is because the MTA spent the last two decades digging itself out of a hole and catching up on deferred maintenance. CWR seems a dream when you're barely able to keep standard rails maintained. Better late than never.

[@MrSlamCAC]

The N.Y.C. system undergoes continuous use 24/7/364, resulting in unusually fast wear, rail damage and failure. When one of those 390 foot strings fail ...(and they will), you don't just pull in a new string, that takes time, planning and logistics. So you cut out the bad 39' section and bolt in a new traditional rail. Same Joint Bars Same Bolts, and same old problems. "Common rail technology" Which is fine for a seldom used suburban or rural railroad, is sometimes very impractical in an urban subway environment. The MTA is smarter than you think. NYCTA Track And Structure ...The Best That Ever Did It !!! Track Subdivision T-6 Gang 3615

[@MrSlamCAC]

New York City Transit Department Of Track. The Best That Ever Did It !!!

[@matthewzaczeniuk4892]

Wow, it's nice that they're finally doing something really good! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@g00rb4u]

Love the music track

[@nycli376]

Well done MTA!

[@TechGroupF430i]

Now if only something could be done about the tight curves along the IRT 2 and 3 trains.

[@TechGroupF430i]

@Eastwood Strilka true, especially heading southbound out of Borough Hall. (They'll run that slice at full speed.) My concern though are curves like the west end of Park Pl that requires trains in both directs to roll at

[@MRPC5]

Is there any way to see which sections have the new rail and which sections are eligible?

[@torronthemighty]

At the end of the video, where is this?

[@Ky-mc9xl]

MTA never show signals no love after all of those rails are drop and welded the signal department makes sure the roadbed relays and circuitry is done correctly

[@TheLordAI]

I'm truly gonna miss the infamous & constant "ta-da.....ta-da"

[@wilson2545]

This is not good as you may think because those tiny little spaces between each rail are actually in place for your safety.Those tiny spaces actually disperse the heat from the wheel of the train to the track especially during those hot summer days.Having one continuous welded track can cause overheating and maybe even lead to detailing the train car.

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Cobbled Monster Every other system has CWR without any problems, so why not New York?

[@RailRide]

@@TheRailLeaguer Tunnels and surface trackage are where the CWR is going. It was tried on elevated structures and it didn't work out so well, so those segments are still segmented rail (although the rail joints are ground smooth so you hardly feel them while they're fairly new).

[@jasamingarcia6685]

Next thing that MTA needs is some PSD

[@100tijs]

Let's hope there will never be any heat, cause if these rails extended their will be a lot more work then a liitle bit of maintenance

[@kaygetsbusy]

The tunnels have heat majority of the year and when it's hot the rail will expand when u cut it but it's not a major problem

[@Dezlite]

1:22 MTA worker with 4 train shirt in the top right

[@christiferschmuck5691]

Rd tags .😎

[@sockfetishguy7708]

Does anyone know how long is a track

[@BenTheMiner]

Varies

[@samuelitooooo]

Check 0:19 and 0:30.

[@sockfetishguy7708]

Thanks

[@MrSlamCAC]

Traditional Rails are 39 Feet. C.W.R. (Continuous Welded Rail) . strings are 390 Feet or ten traditional rails welded together. Temporary repair rails vary, depending on damage and location.

[@jayt5259]

I like it because

[@pikminlord343]

continuous investment is required

[@ESTAR.T]

5 working and 10 looking 🤦‍♂️

[@VicInvades]

I like the click clacks lmao that's New York :(

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Vic.Invades Those click clacks cause subway rides to be unreliable. By using continuous welded rail, commuters would have the smoother, quieter, and reliable ride they are entitled to.

[@nyctenthusiast3507]

The sound on it is really annoying, its on some F train stations

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Nyc Subway guy Who cares? The Continuous Welded Rail will improve subway reliability by creating a smoother ride, and replacing old tracks.

[@BenTheMiner]

You mean grinded rail?

[@nyctenthusiast3507]

yeah grinded rail

[@TheRailLeaguer]

nycbk23 What noise? The noise the new CWR makes signifying a reliable ride for the commuters?

[@thetrainguy400]

Can you please send the brown m train and v train back

[@TheRailLeaguer]

TheSpongebobFlow First off, those two services were a waste of resources and completely inefficient for subway passengers who commute. Second, WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH CONTINUOUS WELDED RAIL INSTALLATION?

[@SirErikTheThird]

@@TheRailLeaguer nice response.100% agree with you

[@thetrainguy400]

@Bill Cipher Wow

[@thetrainguy400]

@Bill Cipher Nigga

[@rayewaddell9668]

@@thetrainguy400 Why do you want those lines back when people on the Orange M line are happy to have a one seat ride to Midtown without transferring to the F everyday. It's became more popular than the Brown M and V because of that. Those two lines weren't as crowded as what the Orange M is as of now.

[@QuarioQuario54321]

Welding in 600 foot segments would be better

[@TheRailLeaguer]

QuarioQuario54321 A 600 foot Continuous Welded Rail would be too long to transport. 390 feet is fine.

[@QuarioQuario54321]

It’s the longest passenger trains get

[@bruh-qq1sx]

we gotta stop them i want the click clacks

[@TheRailLeaguer]

BryanPlayzRoblox -ROBLOX Why? Those click clacks make the ride not reliable, smooth and quiet. Not to mention that the joints cause train delays and we need to reduce the number of joints used. We need a smoother, quiet, and reliable ride, not a rough one.

[@bruh-qq1sx]

@@TheRailLeaguer ey Mr the click clacks are why I railfan the subways

[@TheRailLeaguer]

BryanPlayzRoblox -ROBLOX And other passengers are having rough rides. This is a mode of transportation that millions of people use for commuting between home and work/school/other activities in the worlds greatest city, not your own personal filming playground. The needs of the working class commuters matter more than your personal needs, so get your priorities straight.

[@Affixton96]

@@TheRailLeaguer He is a fan of Roblox. He definitely just a kid.

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Affixton96 Kids who have no regard to the reliability and health of the entire subway system. Those click clacks have to be reduced so that way the ride is more smooth and reliable. Maybe they should also make switches and signals that allow trains to switch tracks at high speeds at terminals (leaving or entering).