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Lackawanna Terminal's

Track Maintenance

Track maintenance is an ongoing task for all railroads.  New Jersey Transit has been replacing old wooden track ties with concrete ones.  After changing over, the track is ballasted with heavy gravel.  Ballast makes for a smoother ride and keeps the track in place.

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