1 www.idothsr.org www.connectthemidwest.com IDOT Chicago - St. Louis High-Speed Rail Program Management Lessons Learned: Sealing the Corridor For 110 MPH Operations Thomas W. Hunter Parsons Brinckerhoff
Agenda AGENDA 2» Overall Program Description» Background Data» Crossing Treatment Types» Lessons Learned
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The Chicago to St. Louis Corridor OVERVIEW: CHICAGO TO ST. LOUIS PROGRAM 4» HSR development on the corridor since 1980 s» Previously completed studies (2004 ROD)» Sizeable ridership at intermediate stations
Why Not Faster? 110 MPH VS. 220 MPH 5» Jog, Run, Sprint Philosophy Jog 60-80 mph Run 90-125 mph Sprint 150-220 mph
Program is Comprised of Multiple Projects (FRA Contributions Indicated) OVERVIEW: CHICAGO TO ST. LOUIS PROGRAM 6
Initial Program Budget: $1.2 Billion OVERVIEW: CHICAGO TO ST. LOUIS PROGRAM 7» Track & Structures $558 million» Real Estate $ 15 million» Stations $ 40 million» Rolling Stock / Equipment $211 million» Signaling & Communications $153 million» Miscellaneous $ 50 million (Grade Crossing Approaches, Bridges, Fencing, etc)» Professional Services $175 million (Program Management, Environmental / Design, Construction Oversight) Total: $1,202 million Additional Supplemental (under negotiation): $248 million
Key Program Milestones MILESTONES 8
Who s Involved? OVERVIEW: CHICAGO TO ST. LOUIS PROGRAM 9 Elected Officials Regional Agencies Transportation Providers Business Community General Public & Interest Groups City/County Technical Staff Project Partners Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) UPRR Contractors/Consultants Amtrak: Service Provider Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) Stakeholders Project Management Consultant (PMC) Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) Additional Consultants
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Construction Coordination CONSTRUCTION 11» UP responsible for track/signal/bridge delivery Six weeks from 2010 agreement to construction» PMC field team focus on oversight and verification» Invoicing meeting FRA requirements a critical task» IDOT will contract stations, equipment, etc
Construction Overview CONSTRUCTION 12» One of the first construction projects in the HSIPR Program» In 2010, upgraded 76.5 miles of existing main line track» Continued in 2011 upgrading 114.4 miles of existing main line track
Interim Grade Crossing Improvements CONSTRUCTION 13 Before» 2010 69 Road Crossings» 2011 89 Road Crossings After
New Construction 14» Next Priorities Complete design work Drainage structure work on existing main line Siding re-construction» 2012 2014 Complete TRT work in 2012 Signal & crossing upgrades Reconstruct existing sidings Construct 32 miles of 2 nd main line Reconstruct interlockers
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Crossing Treatment CROSSING TREATMENT 16» Safety Public road crossing warning: four quadrant gates and pedestrian gates as required Private crossing enhancements: four quadrant gates at private crossings with special treatment at farm crossings Implementation of cab signaling on limited segment, and PTC
Crossing Treatment CROSSING TREATMENT 17» Collaborative Decision Process Involvement of all stakeholders Based on FRA HSR Guidelines ICC Regulations and requirements IDOT, UP and local input
Diagnostic Inspections CROSSING TREATMENT 18» Field Data Collection Use a standard measurement Involve all stakeholders Determines the base line for future design
Grade Crossing Diagnostic Review CROSSING TREATMENT 19
Determination on Treatments CROSSING TREATMENT 20» Stakeholder Involvement in Design Extensive discussions with ICC, FRA, IDOT and UPRR Novel ways to meet requirements Required FRA review for approval still underway
Grade Crossing 30% Design CROSSING TREATMENT 21 COLLABORITVE PROCESS WITH MULTI-AGENCY REVIEW AND APPROVAL
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Start Early on Discussions LESSONS LEARNED 23» Involved IDOT, UP, FRA, Amtrak» Initial focus was IDOT, UP, ICC FRA brought into discussions after consensus made» Groundbreaking nature of agreements meant numerous obstacles
Coordinate Planning and Design LESSONS LEARNED 24 The Players:» UP and UP contractors» IDOT, Program Management Consultant (PMC), and additional support consultants» Local agencies General Coordination:» IDOT deals with PE (parties agree scope/budget)» UP completes design
LESSONS LEARNED Special Features Required for 110mph Running 25» 20-mile test segment planned for 2012 supported by cab signal installation» PTC by 2015 to be delivered by UP» Curve/spiral designs selected for high ride quality while accommodating balanced condition for freight at 60 mph» FRA Class 6 standards
Get Your Information from the Source GET INVOLVED 26» For additional information: Visit www.idothsr.org for specific information and to comment on the Illinois High-Speed Rail project. Visit www.connectthemidwest.com for Midwest High-Speed Rail information. Project Hotline 1-855-IDOT-HSR (436-8477).
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