RT 15 ( Girard Avenue) Light Rail Renewal Program

RT 15 ( Girard Avenue) Light Rail
Renewal Program
SEPTA’s RT 15 Girard Avenue
Renewal Program
• Infrastructure
– Rehabilitate and upgrade 8.2 miles of line infrastructure
– Overhead power line replacement
– Upgraded power supply and distribution systems
– Island platforms for passenger loading
– Traffic control striping and signage
– Traffic signalization enhancement
– Streetscape improvement
– Building improvement at Callowhill Shop
•Vehicle Procurement
– Remanufacture 18 1947 PCC Cars
– Capital Spares
– Publication and Training
– Diagnostic Test Equipment
Girard Avenue Light Rail Infrastructure
Renewal Program
History of Rt. 15 Route
1859:
Horse car service commenced along
portions of the line
1894-95
WW II
Route electrified and extended to
9.5 miles
82 cars scheduled in rush hour
1955
One person operation initiatited
1992
Diesel buses replaced PCC fleet
2004
PCCII fleet replaced buses
Girard Avenue Light Rail Infrastructure
Excavation and removal of existing track and rail along Girard Avenue
Girard Avenue Light Rail Infrastructure
Installation of New Rail
Girard Avenue Light Rail Infrastructure
Concrete encasement of rail structure
Girard Avenue Light Rail Infrastructure
Pedestrian Island Construction
Girard Avenue Light Rail Infrastructure Rotary
1890’s Converter at Mt. Vernon Substation replaced
Girard Avenue Light Rail Infrastructure
COST
Infrastructure
Signalization
Streetscapes
Subtotal Construction
$45.7 mil.
$6.4 mil.
$0.5 mil.
$52.6 mil.
The Original Plan for New Streetcars
Breda
Skoda
Comparison of New ALRV and Remanufactured
PCC
Cost per Car (millions)
Total Cost (millions)
Vehicle Life (years)
Seats per Vehicle
Cost Per Seat (thousands)
Number of Vehicles
Flexibility
ALRV
PCC
$3.2 – 3.5
$38.6 – 42
30+
70
45.7 – 50.0
12
All Routes
$1.2
$21.6
15+/46
26
18
Route 15 Only
Alternative Option
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Remanufacture of PCC Cars to Year 2000 Standards
PCC II Remanufacture
PCC Car waits its turn for remanufacture
PCC II Remanufacture
Project Highlights
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Extensive Shell Reconstruction
New Door Panels, Rebuilt Door Motors
New Wheelchair Lift
New HVAC
Refurbished Interior Lighting
Refurbished Seating
New Auxiliary Power System
New Trucks
New AC Propulsion
New Interior Linings
New Cab Console
PCC II Remanufacture
Typical roof-to-side structure damage
PCC II Remanufacture
Side wall cross brace supports were added prior to removing the old carlines.
PCC II Remanufacture
Typical high levels of corrosion was also found in the step well area
PCC II Remanufacture
Grit blasting was performed 100%
PCC II Remanufacture
A welder attaches the carline to the roof - rail
PCC II Remanufacture
Welder works on repairs to contoured roof section.
PCC II Remanufacture
First half of the roof is applied to the side of the car.
PCC II Remanufacture
First half of the roof is in place.
PCC II Remanufacture
With the roof in place, carbody repairs continue
PCC II Remanufacture
Modifications for securing new equipment boxes is worked out.
PCC II Remanufacture
Propulsion Inverter is getting ready to be installed
PCC II Remanufacture
With structural repairs complete, the carbody gets its first water test.
PCC II Remanufacture
Interior work starts with floors, insulation and wiring.
PCC II Remanufacture
Interior lining being installed
PCC II Remanufacture
Interior lining with air diffusers
PCC II Remanufacture
Ducts, interior linings and seats are added.
PCC II Remanufacture
Electric locker subassembly is prepared for installation
PCC II Remanufacture
Propulsion Computer (Vossloh Kiepe) installed in Electric Locker
PCC II Remanufacture
New trucks are fabricated, assembled and await installation.
PCC II Remanufacture
Fresh out of the paint booth and back in the shop for final assembly.
PCC II Remanufacture
Completed Pilot Car at Brookville Equipment Corporation
PCC II Remanufacture
Pilot car 2320 arrives at Elmwood Depot.
PCC II Remanufacture
Proud two person drive team after successful unloading off trailer.
PCC II Remanufacture
Not everything goes as planned (Pilot car at 40th & Girard Island)
PCC II Remanufacture
Wheelchair lift in Operation
PCC II Remanufacture
Interior View