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8/31/2022
The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and Clark Construction Group yesterday marked the "topping out" of the lifecycle overhaul and upgrade (LOU) facility project in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
When completed, the 33,500-square-foot facility will support the maintenance infrastructure required for lifecycle repairs onsite of the commuter railroad's locomotives, rail cars and cab cars. The project began in December 2020.
At a celebration held yesterday, the final steel beam was signed and placed on top of the facility, Clark officials said in a press release.
Clark is serving as the project's contractor. Over the past several months, crews have excavated more than 64,000 cubic yards of soil; placed 2,600 cubic yards of concrete; installed 5,300 linear feet of new track; and erected 40 tons of steel to bring the facility to full height.
In addition to the maintenance facility, the project includes the construction of two railroad tracks to accommodate four cars simultaneously.