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Innovation in Rail and Transit Presentations
Common goals of rail and transit professionals include driving down maintenance costs, improving asset knowledge and reliability, managing rail real estate, renewing and reconfiguring existing infrastructure, designing and delivering new infrastructure, and planning urban integration. These projects demonstrate innovation in the rail and transit lifecycle and range from data collection and design to maintenance and capital project planning.
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Neasden Depot Upgrade ProjectPresenter: Chris Abdee, Technical Director
Tuesday, October 19, 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
AECOM
London, United Kingdom
AECOM set a goal of providing London Underground with a means to build and deliver key new infrastructure for Neasden Depot, London Underground’s largest rail depot. AECOM also plans to maintain a fully operational facility throughout the six-stage construction program of demolition, refurbishment, and new-build elements that represent the largest rail depot upgrade in London in recent years. |
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Victoria Station Upgrade Project
Presenter: Andy Smith, CAD Manager-Mott MacDonald
Tuesday, October 19, 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mott MacDonald Limited
London, United Kingdom
The Victoria Station Upgrade Project is a $925 million improvement and expansion of one of London Underground’s busiest stations. Used by more than 80 million passengers each year, the station has been experiencing passenger numbers that have outstripped its capacity, causing severe congestion and delays. A significant construction challenge is the station’s central London location, in the midst of historic buildings, other important structures, and numerous utilities. |
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Lucknow Metro - Alignment Design
Presenter: Prakash Kumar, Senior Manager, and Rakesh Kaul, Vice President, Infrastructure Advisory
Tuesday, October 19, 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
SREI Infrastructure Finance Limited
Lucknow, India
SREI Infrastructure Finance prepared detailed project reports for two rail transport metro corridors in Lucknow, India, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. The tasks encompassed alignment planning and design, geotechnical investigation, station planning, and environmental and social impact assessment. With an estimated capital cost of $1.2 billion, the project is needed to meet the anticipated population growth of from 2.3 million to
4 million by 2021. |
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