A perpetually soft section of track in Cook, Minnesota, required additional subgrade stabilization. To strengthen the area without removing the existing track, 85 Rail Piles were installed along an 85-foot section.
The piles were installed in a crisscross pattern beneath the track structure to reinforce the soft soils and improve support for ongoing rail traffic. This approach allowed stabilization work to be completed with minimal disruption to the existing rail line.
Follow-up surveys were conducted one year after installation. Survey results and maintenance records confirmed that the Rail Pile stabilization system successfully improved performance along the treated section.
