Further demonstrating the Belt᾿s commitment to being a good neighbor, the company replaced the first of 56 inert retarders as part of a government-funded noise abatement project in the East Classification Yard. 

The project will be performed in groups, with Group 1 of the retarders recently completed. Rail also will be replaced up to the lead. After track work is completed on a group, electrical work is performed and then the new retarders are hooked up to controls.

Chief Mechanical and Engineering Officer Adam Brock said the three-year project also will serve as a good time to perform surfacing work and enhance walking conditions.