Edmonton South LRT Extension
- Constructed 7.8 km extension
- Constructed ballasted and DF track
- Line runs at grade, through tunnels and on overpasses
Edmonton, Alberta
Customer
City of Edmonton
RailWorks Business Unit
PNR RailWorks
Description
The Edmonton Transit System added a $675 million, 7.8 km. LRT extension to in the southern portion of the metro area. PNR RailWorks performed both track construction and signal work on the project, which is scheduled for completion in phases by 2010.
Scope
PNR RailWorks constructed 7.8 km of double track line comprised of both ballasted and direction fixation track. The line extends through the southern portion of Edmonton and features track at grade, through tunnels and overpasses. Construction includes 19 at-grade road crossings, pedestrian crossings and turnouts. The project is progressed on schedule. The track construction portion was completed in hte fall of 2009.
Unique features
One of the most challenging aspects of the project was coordinating work and logistics adjoining one of the busiest streets on the south side of Edmonton.
Edmonton’s LRT weekday ridership is expected to double to 100,000 with completion of the extension.
