Calgary taps CXT for LRT ties, fasteners

CXT, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of L.B. Foster Co., is supplying 14,500 concrete ties and related fasteners for Calgary’s light rail transit expansion projects.

CXT concrete ties began being shipped in June from L.B. Foster’s Spokane, Wash., facility; delivery is expected to be completed by November.

CXT also was awarded a contract by general contractor SNC-Lavalin to supply 9,742 ties for use in the construction of Calgary’s LRT extension in the western area of the city. This five-mile LRT line will travel from 69th Street SW to downtown.

“CXT worked closely with the city and their consultants over the years to maintain a concrete tie design that meets their unique specification,” said L.B. Foster National Sales Manager Mark Hammons.

“Our concrete ties are designed and manufactured to the rail industry’s highest standards in ISO and PCI Certified facilities in Spokane, Wash., Tucson, Ariz., and Grand Island, Neb.,” added L.B. Foster Design Engineer Vince Petersen.

CXT, Inc. notes it has been one of Calgary’s approved product suppliers since 1980, when the city was constructing its LRT system; the city’s LRT system began revenue service in 1981. CXT concrete ties are installed throughout Calgary’s light rail system.