When the Maryland & Delaware Railroad identified a failing culvert that was causing erosion and threatening the stability of the rail line, Amtrac Railroad Contractors of Maryland was called in to respond.

 

Without immediate attention, the compromised conditions could have forced a shutdown of the line. At the recommendation of Maryland Transit Authority, Amtrac was tasked with making temporary emergency repairs to stabilize the area and ensure continued safe operation. 

 

We quickly mobilized to perform grubbing and excavation, followed by the construction and installation of gabion baskets at the culvert outlet, along with a retaining wall. These critical repairs effectively stabilized the culvert and surrounding ground, allowing train service to continue safely while plans were developed for permanent reconstruction.