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Tie Replacement
At Track Tech, we deliver comprehensive tie replacement services tailored to maintain track structures in a State of Good Repair (SOGR) and ensure full compliance with 49 CFR Part 213.
Our tie renewal programs are project-specific, combining deep field expertise with the latest specialized and mechanized equipment to perform both minor spot replacements and major tie programs efficiently and safely. Ties are the backbone of track integrity, maintaining gage, distributing loads, and supporting safe operations. Over time, wood, concrete, and composite ties degrade due to wear, weather, heavy tonnage, and environmental conditions. Timely replacement is critical to prevent defects, avoid slow orders, reduce derailment risk, and extend the service life of the track structure.
Track Tech’s Tie Replacement Programs offer a full-service, turnkey approach tailored to each project’s scope—from small yard repairs to large-scale mainline replacements. With expert crews, mechanized equipment, and a focus on safety, logistics, and long-term maintenance strategy, we maximize efficiency while minimizing downtime and operational risk.
The Track Tech Difference
Tie Replacement Services Include:
Minor Tie Spot Replacement
Targeted removal and replacement of individual defective ties based on inspection results, focusing on priority defects without interrupting large sections of track.
Major Tie Programs
Large-scale tie replacement projects, including up to full-track renewals for mainlines, yards, sidings, and industrial tracks, executed through high-production methods for efficiency and minimal downtime.
Specialized Equipment and Mechanization
- Hydraulic tie inserters and extractors
- Spike pullers and spike drivers
- Anchor spreaders and anchor squeezers
- Tie cranes and mechanized tie handlers
- Ballast regulators and tampers for surfacing after tie work
Concrete, Timber, and Composite Tie Replacement
Our crews are trained to work with all tie types, adapting handling, fastening, and surfacing methods to the specific material.
Surfacing and Stabilization
After tie replacement, we resurface track to restore proper alignment, cross-level, and profile, using mechanized tampers, regulators, and stabilizers to return track to FRA compliance.
Disposal and Environmental Compliance
Removal and proper disposal or recycling of replaced ties, ensuring compliance with all environmental regulations, including EPA and local jurisdiction requirements.
Track Tech’s Tie Replacement Programs deliver full turnkey solutions, handling every phase of the process—from pre-project planning and material staging to installation, surfacing, inspection, and cleanup. Each program is project-specific, whether it involves spot tie replacement in a yard or 50,000 production mainline ties, with crews, equipment, and logistics scaled to meet the exact needs of the job.
Our team brings high-barrier-to-entry expertise, combining technical skill with precise logistics management, safety around active rail lines, and deep knowledge of regulatory compliance. By leveraging mechanized equipment and high-production tie gangs, we maximize daily output, reduce manual labor exposure, and minimize track downtime. Additionally, our approach includes proactive defect management, aligning tie replacement with broader track maintenance strategies to help clients prioritize needs based on inspection data, operational risk, and long-term cost efficiency.
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Preserving Your Track Infrastructure
Defective ties lead to gage problems, rail cant, track surface defects, and safety risks that can impact operations and revenue. Scheduled tie maintenance is essential for preventing regulatory penalties, minimizing emergency repairs, and ensuring service reliability.
Track Tech works closely with our clients to develop proactive tie management programs, schedule replacements during optimal seasonal windows, and integrate tie work with broader track maintenance activities like surfacing, drainage improvement, and ballast renewal.
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Partner with Track Tech for Your Tie Replacement Needs
Trust Track Tech for efficient, safe, and project-specific tie renewal programs—whether you need minor spot replacement or full-scale tie change-outs across your network. Contact us today to learn how we can help maintain your track in a State of Good Repair, protect your investments, and enhance your operational safety and efficiency.
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