May 2012
- This project was awarded funding as part of the federal High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) grant. WSDOT and BNSF Railway have signed an agreement that enables the team to start design work. This project is expected to start construction in 2013.
- Download the project fact sheet (500KB).
Why is WSDOT
installing Advanced Wayside Signal Sytems?
The system upgrades will result in improved on-time performance through the elimination of most delays from signal failures. Upgrading the signals will make the system ready to accept Positive Train Control components. What is PTC? Find out from the Federal Rail Administration here.
The End Result
WSDOT is working with BNSF Railway, Tacoma Rail, Sound Transit and Amtrak to:
- Upgrade wayside signal systems components at all control points, sidings and turnouts between the US - Canada border and Vancouver, WA (the Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor - PNWRC). This includes cabling work along the tracks near railroad control cabinets.
- Upgrade wayside signal systems components throughout the PNWRC.
Project Benefits
The Advanced Signal System project upgrades control points, sidings, and turnouts with state-of-the-art wayside system components. This will result in:
- improved safety;
- added rail capacity;
- increased reliability and;
- the potential for future higher speed travel.
What is the project timeline?
The project schedule is dependent upon execution of agreements with several parties. A detailed project schedule will be developed once the agreements are finalized.
Financial Information
Project Budget: $60.7 million
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Melanie Coon
Communications Manager
State Rail and Marine Office
360-705-7905
coonm@wsdot.wa.gov
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