DavRail is excited, and particularly grateful, to have had the opportunity to work with the Fort Worth & Western Railroad team on their recent mud spot remediation project.?Using our exclusive #CenterLiftTechnique is a revolutionary way to increase safety for track personnel, as well as dramatically reduce down time for rail operators, like the #FWWR, who insist on industry-leading efficiency and customer service on their network.??
Case Study: Mud Spot Remediation Completed in Record Time On March 15, 2025, the FWWR Special Projects Team, utilizing the services of DavRail Inc with its innovative #CenterLift panel lifting system, successfully executed a mud spot remediation project—completing in just 12 hours?what would typically take 48 hours. ? The Challenge: The stability of a 160-foot section of track on a secondary line was compromised due to chronic water pooling. Traditional remediation methods would have required removing the track in four 39-foot sections, consuming valuable time and exposing FWWR maintenance crews to suspended track hazards. ? The Solution: By leveraging?the #CenterLiftTechnique through the remote-controlled panel lifting service offered by DavRail, FWWR’s maintenance crew successfully executed a safe and efficient track rehabilitation and mud spot remediation within a single day. ? Project Highlights: ? -Panel Removal & Repair Using DavRail’s #CenterLift, remote-controlled panel lifting services, two full 80-foot panels were extracted (eliminating the need for 39-foot sectional removal), then transported to a stable, level work zone, precisely setting them over prepositioned replacement ties - a new and highly valuable approach in the rail industry. This eliminated the need for a backhoe to insert ties, allowing for immediate spiking, and fully rebuilt track in record time. ? -Track Rehabilitation The 160 feet of track was rebuilt at the same time the subgrade was being regraded and compacted, and drainage improvements were being engineered to prevent future water pooling. ? -Panel Reinstallation The #CenterLift panel lifting machines were again deployed to set the panels back into position with precision. Final steps included ballasting and tamping?to ensure a stable track structure and seamless reintegration with the mainline. ? Why It Mattered: By DavRail offering its innovative service and replacing traditional methods with their cutting-edge #CenterLift equipment, FWWR improved: ? +Safety – Maintenance crews spent less time in hazardous zones. +Efficiency – Work was completed faster with fewer lifts, reducing labor, and eliminating the need for backhoe to insert ties. +Service Reliability – Work was completed off the mainline, minimizing disruption. ? This project showcases the power of innovation, precise coordination and execution, and the right equipment. FWWR is proud to set a new standard for safety and efficiency in Maintenance of Way operations – powered by the #CenterLift panel lifting service offered by DavRail. ? #FortWorthAndWesternRailroad #DavRailInc #mowequipment #railindustry #maintenanceofway #trackmaintenance #CenterLiftTechnique #PanelLifterSystem