TriMet starts track grinding project

Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) crews today will begin a six-week rail profile grinding project on 25 miles of track along the MAX light-rail route. 

The grinding will be done overnight when trains are not running, according to a TriMet press release. Crews will begin in downtown Portland and work toward the Portland International Airport. 

The project — which will wrap up May 18 near Gresham, Oregon — will result in a smoother ride and lower maintenance costs, TriMet officials said.