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Interlocking Renewal $15.9M
The scope of this program is the total renewal of the existing track structure within interlocking limits
with new advanced technology, turnouts including concrete switch ties, moveable point frogs, and
switches. These interlocking renewal projects will move the railroad towards a state of good repair by
eliminating failures and reducing maintenance costs.
Equipment Purchase/Replacement $13.9M
The program involves the replacement of existing equipment at the end of its useful service life. The
replacement program will increase efficiency, utility and production capacity of the equipment by taking
advantage of technological advances within the industry.
Seattle King St. Coach Yard $7.0M
This program involves upgrades to the Seattle maintenance of equipment facility to meet contractual
obligations for Sound Transit and to provide increased capacity to maintain Talgo & Amtrak fleets.
ADA Compliance $50.0M
This investment will provide necessary improvements for multiple stations to improve access for disabled
patrons and comply with ADA regulations for numerous stations across the United States. This is the next
stage in Amtrak's ADA compliance plan to achieve access for disabled passengers at Amtrak's stations.
Fire & Life Safety $23.2M
o First Avenue Construction ($19.5M) – The project consists of the reconfiguration of two shafts,
north and south structures connecting to the East River Tunnels at First Avenue in New York.
The inadequate ventilation system is being replaced with high capacity bi-directional fans that
will be computer controlled by computer at a remote location. This will require the relocation of
all utilities. A new structure will be constructed at the top of the shafts to house the new fans,
new utility systems and to provide access to the new stairwells.
o North River Tunnels Ventilation Construction ($2.0M) – This project is located in Weehawken,
NJ and consists of the replacement of high capacity bi-directional fans that will be computer
controlled at a remote location.
o Standpipe Installation ($1.1M) – This project consists of the installation of approximately 16
miles of a remote computer-controlled fire standpipe system along the North and East River
tunnel systems. In addition, includes the installation of an air monitoring system to the existing
standpipe system which incorporates the addition of Air-Vacuum Isolation valves with fail safe
actuators in the tunnels and the installation of Standpipe Deluge Valves and Air compressors and
associated piping, electrical power and controls to provide a fully operable fire standpipe system.
This also includes bonding and grounding installation for the standpipe system.
o Miscellaneous Design & Construction ($0.6M) – Two construction projects are planned to
improve communications: one will provide radio coverage in all tunnels for local Fire
Department personnel, and the other one will provide redundant communication capability
High Speed Inter-city Passenger Rail Program $7.3M
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The general objective of the program, funded by a multi-year grant for a total of $450 million, is to
upgrade and improve the catenary, power, track and signal systems on the NEC primarily between New
Brunswick, NJ and Trenton, NJ, and to improve the western approach tracks in Penn Station New York in
order to facilitate increased speeds and improved reliability for all users and eventual higher levels of