Detroit River Tunnel Trackwork

[ConrailDetr​oit]

Wednesday 10/10, There was a piece of track equipment at the mouth of tunnel on the track that is not used (only inspected). Also, some work being done between Bagley St and Vernor, all while the overpass on Bagley is under construction.

Detroit River Tunnel Trackwork by tcamp7837, on Flickr

15th St Trackwork by tcamp7837, on Flickr

15th St, Michigan Line by tcamp7837, on Flickr

15th S Trackwork by tcamp7837, on Flickr

[iandt]

Are those intentional "derails" in the third photo? Or leftover switches from an earlier era?

[trainjunkie47]

Are those intentional "derails" in the third photo? Or leftover switches from an earlier era?

Those are intentional. They are pretty much standard on any border crossing. US Customs not only has them at Port Huron, but also at the Soo.

[Saturnalia]

Are those intentional "derails" in the third photo? Or leftover switches from an earlier era?

Those are intentional. They are pretty much standard on any border crossing. US Customs not only has them at Port Huron, but also at the Soo.

Wouldn't want to let anybody escape to Canada without permission!

[MiddleMI]

Any formal documentation on the details of what's going on, here? Are they simply replacing track/major repairs?

[DaveO]

Are those intentional "derails" in the third photo? Or leftover switches from an earlier era?

The rail border tunnels are below adjacent track. Derails protect against runaways.