Hovering helicopter associated with Amtrak survey
May 15, 2023 11:24 am
• Last Updated: May 15, 2023 5:02 pm
A helicopter hovers at a low altitude over downtown New London on Monday, May 15, 2023. The helicopter, contracted by Amtrak, is flying over railroad tracks in southeastern Connecticut to inspect the track’s catenary system, which carries electric power to the trains. The survey work is expected to continue throughout the day in New London and Groton. (Peter Huoppi/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
A helicopter hovers at a low altitude over downtown New London on Monday, May 15, 2023. The helicopter, contracted by Amtrak, is flying over railroad tracks in southeastern Connecticut to inspect the track’s catenary system, which carries electric power to the trains. The survey work is expected to continue throughout the day in New London and Groton. (Peter Huoppi/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
A helicopter hovers at a low altitude over downtown New London on Monday, May 15, 2023. The helicopter, contracted by Amtrak, is flying over railroad tracks in southeastern Connecticut to inspect the track’s catenary system, which carries electric power to the trains. The survey work is expected to continue throughout the day in New London and Groton. (Peter Huoppi/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
A helicopter hovers at a low altitude over downtown New London on Monday, May 15, 2023. The helicopter, contracted by Amtrak, is flying over railroad tracks in southeastern Connecticut to inspect the track’s catenary system, which carries electric power to the trains. The survey work is expected to continue throughout the day in New London and Groton. (Peter Huoppi/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
New London ― A low-flying helicopter contracted by Amtrak conducted survey work along railroad tracks in southeastern Connecticut on Monday.
Amtrak said the work is part of an inspection of the track’s catenary system, which carries electric power to the trains.
A helicopter could be seen hovering over downtown New London on Monday morning. The survey work was expected to continue throughout the day in New London and Groton.
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