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“The TCM is the main component of a moving assembly line designed to install rails and ties in one efficient operation,” said assistant CTDOT rail administrator John Bernick. “Prior to start of the operation, train cars carrying fifty, 1,600-foot long rails were off-loaded and laid end-to-end on either side of the rail bed. Fifteen tie cars, each carrying 176 concrete railroad ties weighing over 800 pounds each, are towed behind the TCM. “A mobile gantry runs back and forth along the tie cars picking up ties in bundles of eight and feeding them into the

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TCM via a conveyor system. While pulled along the rail bed by a bulldozer, the TCM uniformly lays the ties onto the ballast at predetermined spacing and simultaneously threads the rails onto the ties. A clipping machine attaches the rail clips to hold the completed track assembly together. The machine can assemble up to 1,000 ft. (304.8 m) of track per hour in see rAIl page 8

Labor Leaders Tour Offshore Wind Project, See More Jobs On Horizon Labor leaders from across New England, New York and along the Atlantic coast toured Deepwater Wind’s Block Island Wind Farm off the coast of Rhode Island, getting a first-hand look at America’s first offshore wind turbines and hearing how the project has already created more than 300 local jobs. Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) also joined the tour, organized by Rhode Island Building and Construction Trades Council, BlueGreen Alliance and National Wildlife Federation.

“Seeing is believing. By visiting America’s first offshore wind farm up close and talking directly to the people who built it, environmental and labor leaders witnessed together the beginning of a new chapter in our nation’s energy story,” said Catherine Bowes, senior manager of Climate and Energy at National Wildlife Federation. “Offshore wind energy is a golden opportunity to reduce pollution,

create thousands of local jobs, stabilize electric rates, and protect people and wildlife from climate change.”

“The quality jobs created by this project are a great start for America’s offshore wind industry,” said Michael G. Williams, vice president of strategic development of the BlueGreen Alliance. “Rhode Island residents and its environment will be benefitting for years to come from the clean energy these turbines will generate. This project is yet another example of how good, union jobs can be created by America’s clean energy economy, with hopefully much more to come in both construction and manufacturing.”

GE Energy Financial Services and Citi recently closed on tax equity financing for Deepwater Wind’s Block Island Wind Farm. GE also reached a $1.65 billion deal to buy a wind turbine blade manufacturer. see JOBS page 14

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Officials Announces Complete Streets Program Grants Lieutenant Gov. Karyn Polito, Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack, Highway Administrator Thomas Tinlin, and members of the Legislature announced grant funding from the Complete Streets Program to 11 participating municipalities. A ceremony was held at the Massachusetts State House to distribute funding for the Complete Streets Funding Program.

“We’re proud of the efforts our administration has taken to make Massachusetts a better place to live and work, and the Complete Streets Program is another way that we can do that in our neighborhoods and city and town centers,” said Gov. Charlie Baker. “We also understand that cities and towns know their communities better than anyone, and with the Complete Streets Program, they are empowered to design for the unique needs of their residents, commuters and the traveling public.”

“We are very excited to provide municipalities with the first round of funding for the Complete Streets Program,” said Lieutenant Gov. Karyn Polito. “The Complete Streets Program provides municipalities with an opportunity to identify and develop key transportation improvement projects that seek to increase the safety, accessibility, and reliability of multi-modal transportation for residents across the Commonwealth.”

A “complete street” is one that provides safe and accessible options for all travel modes and for all people, taking into account the ages and abilities of individuals.

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ects, as identified in each municipality’s submitted Complete Streets Prioritization Plan. Examples of projects that can be addressed through the program include improved street lighting; radar speed signage; intersection signalization; new shared bike paths; designated bicycle lanes; ADA/AAB compliant curb ramps; transit signal prioritization; and transit pedestrian connection improvements such as ramps, signage and new signals at crosswalks.

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across the Commonwealth to offer the Complete Streets Program to help communities make much needed transportation improvements,” said Transportation Secretary & CEO Stephanie Pollack. “I would like to thank all of the state and local officials, civic and community leaders, and members of the MassDOT staff who have helped to streamline the program, and highlight the need to incorporate ‘complete streets’ into design and planning projects.”

Complete Streets Program requirements include the attendance by municipalities at an initial program workshop, passage of a Complete Streets Policy that scores 80 or above out of a possible 100 points (Tier 1), and the development of a Complete Streets Prioritization Plan (Tier 2). Upon completion of these requirements, a municipality is eligible for construction funds (Tier 3). Through the program, a municipality is eligible for up to $50,000 for technical assistance, and up to $400,000 for construction funding with additional consideration in the qualification process for Community Compact communities.

The Complete Streets Funding Program was launched on February 1 of this year. To date, 91 municipalities have approved policies and 27 have approved Prioritization Plans.

MassDOT has developed a full Complete Streets Funding Program Guidance document that explains the program requirements, model policy guidance and scoring system, and eligible infrastructure. A two way interactive online portal has been developed to guide and assist municipalities through the Policy Development, Prioritization Plan and Project Approval Tiers of the program.

Complete Streets Funding Locations and Descriptions • Acton will receive funding for town center pedestrian safety improvements; reconfiguration of travel lanes on Main Street (Route 27) at Maple Street/High Street to improve bicycle safety; and Main Street Corridor bike lanes to improve bike safety between the Assabet River Rail Trail and the Bruce Freeman Rail Trails. In addition, the town also will install a sheltered bike rack at the South Acton Commuter Rail Station to serve the large number of cyclists who seek access to the station on a daily basis.

• Arlington will receive funding to make improvements to Gray Street, which serves as a major route for children walking to Ottoson Middle School. The Gray Street Pedestrian Accessibility & Connectivity Improvement Project will provide a new section of sidewalk; new handicap ramps; and improve the safety and visibility of the crosswalk located at Quincy and Fountain Street with a new pedestrian activated beacon. The project will make the major street crossing and path to the school more visible, accessible and safe for children and other pedestrians.

• Beverly will receive funding for the reconstruction of Broadway Street to provide a network for pedestrians and bicyclists to connect Beverly’s downtown commercial district with the Beverly Depot Commuter Rail Station. New ADA compliant sidewalks and curb ramps, bicycle sharrows, signage and pedestrian scaled lighting will nicely complement MassDOT’s current Rantoul Street improvements.

• Cambridge will receive funding to enhance major city and Chapter 90 funded projects on Massachusetts Avenue and Lawn Streets. Cambridge’s two roadway segment see FUNDING page 12

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MECALAC launches its commercialization in the United States Loading of the first container of MCR to the U.S.A.

Geographical development remains a priority of the French Mecalac Group. Present in most European countries, and Australia after 2014, Mecalac Group now opens the doors of the US market thanks to its recent collaboration with a dealer based just outside of Boston, Massachusetts. After this first step and aiming to support the commercial launching of Mecalac excavators and loaders in the American continent, Mecalac will exhibit its machines for the first time at Conexpo fair in Las Vegas in March 2017.

By popular demand from entrepreneurs on the other side of the Atlantic, Mecalac established a distribution partnership with Massachusetts-based Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC (LHE) in February 2016. Going forward, LHE will ensure the promotion and commercialization of Mecalac machinery in all of New England, plus three more states: New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

As a first step LHE will mainly distribute the range of MCR crawler excavators and AX wheeled loaders. These two lines are particularly interesting for building and public works professionals, as they meet the needs of the North American market in the logic of intensification of urbanization work.

Lorusso Heavy Equipment has plans to participate in multiple upcoming events to present the Mecalac range of machines to a selection of companies interested in exploring the advantages of the compactness and versatility of Mecalac excavators and loaders.

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Crews have begun the construction of a new interchange on Interstate 95 at Trafton Road in Waterville.

The Sargent Corporation of Stillwater, Maine, was the successful low bidder for the $4.66 million project.

The project consists of a half-cloverleaf pattern at Trafton Road near the Sidney town line, allowing motorists to get on or off in either the north or southbound direction.

Additional work necessary to accommodate the interchange will include upgrades to the Trafton Road overpass bridge, drainage improvements to Eight Rod and Trafton Roads and the addition of turning lanes at the intersection of Trafton and West River Road.

The majority of work will be conducted with shoulder closures on I-95 and may be reduced to one lane during allowable times.

I-95 and Trafton Road will be closed for two nights from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. While those two nights have yet to be determined, variable message boards will alert drivers in advance. All work on other roads will be accomplished with alternating one-way traf-

fic assisted by flaggers.

It is anticipated all work will be completed by the end of June, 2017.

This project is realized through MaineDOT’s Business Partnership Initiative (BPI). Due to limited federal funds available, the BPI program uses both public and private money for projects that help spur economic development and provide a broader public benefit.

The BPI is geared toward projects that assist local economic development efforts and divides the cost among three parties: the state, local government and business. For this project, Trafton Properties, Inc., which holds land near the site of the new interchange, funded $1.9 million while MaineDOT also contributed $1.9 million. In addition, the federal Economic Development Administration awarded a grant of $993,000.

For more information, visit maine.gov/mdot/.

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USDOT Approves RIDOT’s 10-Year Transportation Plan The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have approved RIDOT’s 10-year transportation plan — a first for Rhode Island and only the third long-range plan of its type adopted nationwide.

The 10-year plan is incorporated in the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP), a comprehensive list of transportation projects that Rhode Island will implement using federal funding.

The 10-year plan is the backbone of the RhodeWorks legislation. It provides the structure necessary to deliver more than $4 billion worth of road and bridge improvements and, when implemented, will save $950 million in bridge replacement and repair costs. The plan also will deliver 90 percent bridge sufficiency seven years earlier than possible prior to RhodeWorks.

“The final approval of RIDOT’s 10-year plan is a significant milestone on the journey to rebuild our roads and bridges,” Gov. Gina Raimondo said. “It creates a blueprint for how we’re going to address our structural bridge deficiencies, create jobs and economic opportunities, and keep our infrastructure in good condition and safe for all

users.”

“The 10-year plan sets us on a new path, one where we are able to effectively plan, design and construct road and bridge projects across the state and, using our new project management structure, deliver them on time, on budget and at the highest quality,” Peter Alviti Jr., RIDOT director said. “This is a far cry from how RIDOT did business in the past, with poor planning and execution that led to constant delays and postponement of needed work to keep our transportation system in a state of good repair.”

“This document represents a significant change from past practice, which will ultimately result in an improved planning process and better results for Rhode Island,” said Michael DiBiase, R.I. Department of Administration director who also chairs the State Planning Council.

The 10-year transportation plan includes tolling revenue from a tractor-trailer only tolling initiative, which was just approved by the FHWA. The plan can be viewed online at www.dot.ri.gov/news.

The 10-year plan’s asset management driven approach identifies needed repairs or new construction at a time in a road or bridge’s lifespan when work is far less expensive than full reconstruction or

“The final approval of RIDOT’s 10-year plan is a significant milestone on the journey to rebuild our roads and bridges.”

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replacement. It includes scheduled funding for work to repair 175 structurally deficient bridges and to complete preservation activities that will keep another 500 bridges from becoming structurally deficient. This approach is how Rhode Island will reach the federal minimum standard of 90 percent structural sufficiency for bridges by 2025, saving approximately $950 million.

When combined with sweeping organi-

zational changes at RIDOT, it will accelerate Rhode Island’s economic comeback and provide Rhode Islanders with a safe, efficient and well-maintained transportation system. The detailed, project-by-project plan includes $400 million in funding for the long-delayed 6/10 interchange project, which has been in design for more than 30 years. It also includes additional funding beyond what is possible with current resources for transit projects ($80 million more), highway improvements ($30 million more) and bike and pedestrian upgrades ($37 million more), while providing $212 million for traffic safety improvements and $112 million for maintenance and repair of drainage structures.

RIDOT’s 10-year plan was proposed to the State Planning Council in October 2015.

The Planning Council approved the STIP on September 8. The 10-year plan will be updated every year and replaces the previous planning process that produced a fouryear plan that was not updated annually; instead it was updated on a four-year cycle.

All transportation projects utilizing federal funds must be included in the STIP. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

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CTDOT Project Uses Track Construction Machine to Lay Rail RAIL from page 1

ideal conditions, at roughly one mile of track per day.”

Prior to the use of the TCM, it would have taken months to complete the work, using either track panels, which require offsite assembly and transportation to the site, or manual installation through the use of other, more traditional track construction equipment. Amtrak contracted with Harsco Corporation to secure the equipment and staff to perform this operation. The massive TCM was moved from its previous job on the Hudson Line in New York via freight service to the job site in Connecticut.

“Considering this is the first time this operation has been conducted in Connecticut, it’s very exciting,” said Bernick.

Because the TCM can lay track without disrupting train operations on adjacent tracks, Bernick called it a win for everyone.

There was some initial apprehension, recognizing this is the first time a TCM has been used to lay such a significant length of track in Connecticut.

“Anytime you try something new, there are always risks that threaten success,” said Bernick. “The key to mitigating these risks is proper planning. Planning for this activity started [more than] three years ago while we were designing the project.”

The work of the TCM is progressing on schedule, with no major mechanical or operational issues encountered, to date.

According to Bernick, Amtrak maintained two tracks on this line until the 1980s, when they removed little-used sections of the second track to reduce maintenance costs. The NHHS rail program is replacing the second track; however, current Amtrak standards,

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the existing condition of the line and the need to meet increase speed requirements made this a difficult challenge.

More than 40 culverts and bridges needed to be repaired, extended or replaced and retaining walls were required to reduce impacts to adjacent property owners and environmentally sensitive areas.

To minimize the duration of construction, multiple and simultaneous construction activities are being undertaken along the 62 mi. (100 km) corridor. Access to the rail line is limited. In addition to at-grade crossing,

there are roughly 30 access points along the corridor. Moving material and equipment to and through the corridor required a detailed plan for staging construction.

Bernick remarked, “Successfully delivering a program of this magnitude requires a keen focus on the foundational elements of any major program — scope, schedule and budget. To facilitate this, we established clear definitions of roles, responsibilities and communications protocols, and we follow that up with regular monitoring and reporting on activities so that all parties to the program work collaboratively and cohesively.

We began this process by forming a program

team consisting of CTDOT and Amtrak personnel, both of which are supported by appropriate consultant program management, design and construction management professionals.

“This structure was implemented at the inception of the program and has evolved to address the needs during the planning, design, construction and operational phases.

CTDOT benefits from the support and leadership of Gov. Dannel Malloy, the long standing commitment from Commissioner James Redeker, the dedicated staff at CTDOT and a highly experienced team of see RAIL page 16

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The rail program is taking advantage of a state-of-the-art track construction machine (TCM), which is currently being used to double-track portions of the line.

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The NHHS rail program is replacing the second track.

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• Framingham will receive funding to build a section of a two-way multi-use path originating just north of the intersection of Fountain Street and Dudley Road and continuing along the east side of Dudley Road, terminating at Dr. Harvey L. Cushing Way. The multi-use path will link residents in nearby neighborhoods to downtown transit, employers, and schools, and provide access to major Town recreation amenities.

• Lawrence will receive funding to create a safer path to the Wetherbee School and to Riverside Park. Sidewalks will be repaired along Kingston Street to Riverside Park and new crosswalks and ADA compliant ramps at the intersections. The Kingston/Everett intersection will be

addressed to calm traffic speed and reduce crossing distance. New flashing beacons also will alert vehicles to crossing pedestrians.

• Lowell will receive funding to construct a new lighted and landscaped multiuse shared path in the South Commons Park to provide vital connections between the Gallagher Multi-Modal Bus/Train Terminal, the Rogers School STEM Academy and the Markham Village lowincome apartments. Another multi use trail spur will run parallel to Thorndike Street from the Highland Street intersection to the Gallagher Terminal intersection. The improvements dovetail with the new multimodal improvements being done as part of the Lord Overpass reconstruction project.

• Medford will receive funding to improve pedestrian safety at six strategic locations, including traffic calming and signal improvements at Brooks Elementary School and intersection and crossing improvements at West Medford Square, Tufts Pool and Park, Medford Square, and Winthrop circle. Funding also supports bicycle safety improvements along Boston Avenue with a northbound separated bicycle lane and southbound shared lane between

High Street in West Medford to the Somerville line on Broadway.

• Stoughton will receive funding to improve walkability and accessibility of Central Street from the intersection of Pearl Street to the intersection of Tosca Drive.

New sidewalks with traffic calming landscaping buffer strips will help to better connect pedestrians to schools and low income housing and recreations facilities. The project serves environmental justice populations and also leverages a Safe Routes to School Project and a TIP intersection improvement project at Tosca/Central Street to increase the overall impact.

• Westwood will receive funding to improve the intersection geometry and crossing safety of High Street and Pond Street. The town identified these areas of need through a safety audit. Approximately 1,000 ft. (304.8 m) of new sidewalk will be constructed on the westerly side of High Street from Millbrook Road to Pond Street to improve connectivity between residential neighborhoods and the William E. Sheehan School. An additional project includes constructing 5-ft. (1.5 m) bike lanes in each direction along 1-mi. (1.6 km) of Blue Hill Drive to improve local and regional bicycle

connectivity from Canton Street to University Avenue and the University Station transit facility and mixed-use development.

• Winchester will receive funding to construct pedestrian safety improvements at twelve critical locations across town.

Improvements include traffic calming, (or narrowing travel lanes), improved crosswalks, installation of pedestrian flashing beacons, and installation of “Your Speed” radar feedback signs. Locations include the crosswalk on Highland and Stone Avenue, a primary walking route for children attending the Muraco Elementary School.

The available funding for Complete Streets is $12.5 million to be used through Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017. Per the authorizing legislation in the 2014 Transportation Bond Bill, MassDOT is required to distribute one-third of the monies to municipalities below the median household income.

For more information, visit www.mass.gov/massdot/completestreets.

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State and city leaders unveiled the new sign at the intersection of Pine Street and Goff Avenue, near where the train station is scheduled to open in 2020.

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“The Block Island Wind Farm has kickstarted a new American industry, one that will continue to rely on the unique skillsets and expertise of the local trades,” said Jeffrey Grybowski, CEO of Deepwater Wind. “From carpenters to welders, electricians to painters, more than 300 local workers helped build this historic project. We’re confident that the offshore wind industry will transform our workforce and boost our local economies for years to come.”

Offshore wind power is America’s largest untapped clean energy opportunity. Countries around the world are mobilizing to tap into this booming global offshore wind industry that currently supports more than 75,000 jobs in both coastal and inland communities overseas. A recent Department of Energy analysis found that a robust offshore wind industry in the United States could support more than 160,000 jobs by 2050.

“Rhode Island has great potential to harness offshore wind to power our economy and diversify our energy supply. America’s first offshore wind farm was built [due] to the ingenuity, innovation, investment and collaboration of many people working together. These five massive turbines spinning above the ocean are technological marvels and a tribute to the outstanding work of our laborers and trade unions. I hope that in addition to providing clean, renewable energy, the offshore wind model we’ve put in place here can generate more good-paying jobs in Rhode Island and elsewhere. This project also wouldn’t be a reality without the support of forward-looking environmental leaders whose work supports the sustainability of renewables in our electric grid,” said Reed, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and cosponsor of the Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act. Over the summer, the Massachusetts legislature passed and Gov. Baker signed an energy bill requiring

Massachusetts to generate 1,600 megawatts (MW) of electricity from offshore wind, just a fraction of the more than 8,000 MW available in areas carefully designated for development far from shore. New York is developing a master plan for offshore wind power and has signaled support for its first offshore wind project.

Climate science points to an urgent need to transition to clean energy.

Boston and New York City just finished their warmest September on record after Boston’s hottest August on record and driest summer on record, with 2016 on pace globally to demolish previous marks for the hottest year on record. A recent National Wildlife Federation report, Changing Tides, documents how rising sea levels driven by global warming are making our coasts more vulnerable to storms like Hurricane Matthew.

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NHHS Rail Program Adds Second Track, New Platforms Connecticut Department of Transportation photo

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contractors, who are passionate about implementing this critical new service for Connecticut and the region.”

Since the completion of the TCM operation to Milepost 15.1 in Wallingford, Amtrak has been flooding the new track with ballast using Herzog leased ballast cars and the Amtrak fleet of ballast cars. The surfacing crew will follow and will raise and tamp the track with a Dynacat tamping machine.

“The schedule for this program is aggressive. The mild 2015/16 winter allowed us to continue with construction through the winter with fewer weather-related disruptions than we had planned. Looking ahead, we are planning for inclement weather in our schedule, but will be prepared to take advantage of another mild winter, should

we be so fortunate.”

Construction began in the fall of 2012, with the installation of 59 mi. (95 km) of underground signal and communication cables between Hamden, Conn., and Springfield, Mass., to support existing and future signal and communication equipment, as well as Amtrak’s implementation of Positive Train Control. The existing signal and communication cables were located in the footprint of the proposed second track.

This advanced project was implemented so that new cables could be installed parallel to and along the outside of the tracks, allowing crews to remove the old cables and leave a clear roadbed onto which they could reinstall the second track. The project was completed in fall 2015.

At Hartford Union Station, a new 260-ft.

(79.2 m) long, high-level platform was installed over the existing low-level platform. This installation — with new passenger information display systems and security cameras — was completed in spring 2016.

Construction of track and track support structures began in summer 2015.

Improvements such as new drainage systems, bridge and culvert repairs, upgrading of signal systems and roadway improvements at grade crossings are included in this work.

As of Sept. 2016, preparation of the rail bed has been completed for 13 of the 23 mi.

(21 of 37 km) of second track. In addition, four of the seven bridge improvements and three of the five interlockings have been completed. By the end of 2016, 11.5 mi.

(18.5 km) of second track will be installed using both the TCM and other conventional means of construction.

Construction of the new CTrail Hartford Line stations in Wallingford, Meriden and Berlin was initiated in the fall 2015.

Construction of these stations generally includes the installation of 500-ft. (152.4 m) long, high-level platforms with automatic snowmelt systems, an overhead pedestrian bridge, passenger information display systems, ticket vending machines and parking for approximately 200 cars. Station elements will be completed in spring 2017.

Bernick said the project is roughly 50 percent complete. Next spring, the TCM will return to lay another 9 mi. (14.5 km) of track in Berlin and Newington. In anticipation of this, Amtrak and its contractors continue to prepare track bed, improve bridges and culverts and install retaining walls along the corridor.

At the stations, the work remaining includes completion of the automatic snowmelt system, which consists of a series of pipes embedded in the concrete platform and connected to heat exchangers through which heated glycol is pumped. This system will keep platforms clear of snow and ice without having to deploy limited personnel resources. Other reaming work includes completion of brickwork, windows, elevators and parking lots, as well as amenities see RAIL page 18

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Once completed, the program will provide significant new regional passenger rail service options as a key component of a strong multi-modal regional transportation system.

While pulled along the rail bed by a bulldozer, the TCM uniformly lays the ties onto the ballast at predetermined spacing and simultaneously threads the rails onto the ties.

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such as signage, ticket vending machines and passenger information displays.

Bernick said challenges for any major capital program include coordinating the technical aspects of the work, managing public and stakeholder input, and delivering the program on schedule and within budget.

“The NHHS rail program is no different; however, in addition to these typical challenges, it came with its own unique complexities. Unlike most of our projects that occur on Connecticut Department of Transportation property, the right-of-way on which the program is being built is owned by Amtrak. As grantee for the program, CTDOT is responsible for all requirements of the grants, including schedule and budget.

“Since Amtrak owns the right-of-way, it has its own set of standards for design and operation. There were a number of disagreements along the way, but together with Amtrak and the Federal Railroad Administration, we reached the compromises necessary to make this program a success.

An example of this commitment to success is Amtrak Deputy Chief Engineer of Track’s personal participation in monthly design workshops. This level of engagement by Amtrak was critical to achieving consensus on complex design issues and resulted in a program that meets all grant requirements, while staying true to Amtrak’s standards,” he said.

While it will take three years to construct this program, planning and design were the most time-consuming efforts.

“The best example of this involves the unique materials and equipment necessary for railroad construction projects. Early planning was important to identifying these elements and initiating their procurement to ensure their transportation and arrival to the project on schedule. While plans were being developed, procurement of these long-lead items was initiated as soon as types and quantities were established.

“The increased emphasis on rail transit across the country heightened the demand for these limited resources. Preparing designs early and getting into the queue with the limited number of manufacturers and suppliers was a time-consuming, yet critical, effort to the success of the program.”

Once completed, the program will provide significant new regional passenger rail service options as a key component of a strong multi-modal regional transportation system. With funding from the new highspeed intercity rail program created by

President Obama in 2009, and the state of Connecticut, the NHHS rail program will provide the infrastructure and trains to operate some of the nation’s best passenger rail service. As the gateway to New England, the NHHS rail program also will facilitate improved service to Massachusetts, Vermont and eventually Montreal.

New train service will connect communities, reportedly generate sustainable economic growth and help build energy independence. It will provide travelers with a fast, safe and reliable public transportation alternative to the congestion all too familiar during rush hour.

Officials have stated that the Hartford Line also will become a catalyst for transitoriented development around stations throughout the state. Hartford Line rail service will encourage compact, mixed-use development within one-quarter mile of stations, and is expected to connect individuals to job opportunities, housing, retail and entertainment destinations.

At last report, the program was funded for $640 million in state and federal funds for work from New Haven to Hartford. The remaining $517 million includes track work from Windsor to Springfield, upgrades to existing stations in Windsor and Windsor Locks, along with new stations in North Haven, Newington, West Hartford and Enfield.

“We are excited to finally launch commuter rail service between New Haven, Hartford and our friends in Springfield, and state-of-the-art, 21st-Century machinery like this is helping keep us on schedule so we can begin service as soon as possible,” Malloy said. “A modernized transportation system brings so many benefits to an area. High among them are the economic advantages that attract businesses and grows jobs, however for too many decades our state lacked the forward-thinking vision to make these improvements.”

Commissioner Redeker is equally committed to the project, and looks forward to its completion.

“Launch of the Hartford Line will provide an opportunity for Connecticut to join in a regional vision to make rail a more convenient and faster option for travelers. Expanded rail service will strengthen transportation infrastructure in Connecticut and the region.”

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