The Challenges of Improving High Speed Rail in Pennsylvania: The Keystone Corridor June 4, 2013 2013 Rail Conference
Marilyn Jamison Senior Director Major Projects & Environmental Support Amtrak NEC Infrastructure and Investment Dev.
The Amtrak System: The Northeast Corridor Albany Line (Amtrak, CSX, MNR) Harrisburg Line (Amtrak) Springfield Line (Amtrak) 870 Route Miles 548 Miles Amtrak-owned 2,340 track miles; 71% electrified 12 states, DC 8 commuter operators Class 1 and regional freight Amtrak Acela, Regional, State-supported &Long- Distance 2,200 daily train movements Richmond Line (CSX)
U.S. High Speed Rail Corridor Map
Federal HSR Program The Keystone Corridor has become a national model for development of HSR Corridors across the US In 2009 the Federal Railroad Administration (under the Obama Stimulus Program) began soliciting proposals for states to apply for an initial $8 billion. HSR funds returned from Florida in 2011 created additional application opportunities. Response was overwhelming.
The Keystone Corridor 105 Mile Corridor 12 Stations 1.4 M Passengers in FY12 Intercity and Commuter Rail State and Amtrak Partnership
Ridership Growth 1,600,000 Keystone Ridership FY 2007-2012 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 0 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
Operating Subsidy Growth 10,000,000 9,000,000 8,000,000 7,000,000 6,000,000 5,000,000 4,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 0 Keystone Operating Subsidy FY 2007-2012 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
Keystone Corridor Improvement Program In 2006, Amtrak and the Commonwealth completed at $145.5 million infrastructure program that: Restored electric power Installed continuous rail and concrete ties Improved communication and signals Increases top speeds from 90 to 110mph Reduced travel times between Harrisburg and Philadelphia from 120 to 105 minutes
KCIP Phase 2 Program Scope- SEPTA (FY07-FY10) $42 million
Station Improvements: Lancaster $14M--Phase 2 Amtrak program underway Elizabethtown $9M (COMPLETED-MAY 2011) PA ARRA funding Mount Joy $27M (in final design phase) PennDOT/FTA funding Middletown $32M (in design) PennDOT/FTA funding Coatesville $20M (developers being solicited through PennDOT) 30 th Street Signage $2M (design complete) PennDOT/FTA funding Parkesburg (planning completed) PennDOT/FTA funding Paoli/Exton (in early conceptual design) Ardmore (in design) Local/PennDOT/FTA/SEPTA funding Ongoing Amtrak Capital: KCIP Phase III Scope Reverse Signaling in 2 track territory/positive Train Control TOTAL Phase 3: $100 million+ Sources have become multiple across County, State, Federal, ARRA and Amtrak
KCIP High Speed Rail Grant Program (In Progress) PA received awards for the following HSR projects: (~$70m) At-Grade Crossings Eliminations -- $18M Final Design/Construction State Interlocking -- $40M PE/NEPA for Interlockings - $7M Final Design ABS/CETC - $1.5M Keystone West Service Study $1.5M $357M investment over approximately 9 years AND GROWING! KCIP Phase 1 $145M (Amtrak/PennDOT) KCIP Phase 2 $42M (SEPTA) KCIP Phase 3 $100M+ (PennDOT/Amtrak/Local partners) KCIP HSR $70M (FRA/PennDOT)
Opportunities/Challenges Development of Collective Vision for Program Collaborative Environment with all Stakeholders Communications Protocol (internal and external) Development of Funding /Legal Agreements Resource Management (labor, material, track outages)
SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA S PARTNERSHIP ON THE KEYSTONE CORRIDOR Jeffrey D. Knueppel, PE Deputy General Manager
Original Station Building Built Circa 1884. Recent Station Work Wayne Station Installed High Level Platforms. Low Level Emergency Platforms located at older Historic Station Features. Upgraded Existing Pedestrian Tunnel to Accommodate ADA. After Construction Before Construction After Construction
Recent Station Work Malvern Station Phase I Before Construction During Construction Part of SEPTA Fast-Tracked Stimulus Program. Original Station Building Built Circa 1900. Constructed a new pedestrian underpass and parking lot expansion/improvements. All work was completed in accordance with ADA requirements. Phase II will install High Level Platforms. After Construction
Current Design Work Villanova Station Original Station Building Built Circa 1890. Work will include High Level Platforms, both inbound and outbound. Existing Station New Pedestrian Underpass to Accommodate ADA. Proposed Station
Current Design Work Ardmore Station Existing Station Construction of High Level Boarding Platforms, Tunnel ADA Improvements, Elevators, Stairs and Ramp Access to Platforms. Proposed Station Canopies and Shelters, Passenger Amenities, Improved Site Lighting. Demolition of Existing Amtrak Station Building (to Facilitate Installation of High Level Platforms). Phase II Provides for an ADA Accessible Parking Garage with approximately 300-500 spaces and new integral station waiting room.
Current Design Work Paoli Transportation Center Existing Station Provide ADA Accessibility and Reduce Dwell Times with High Level Platforms. Improve Circulation and Access for all Transportation Modes. Proposed Station Increase Parking. Accommodate Use of Private Shuttles to Corporate Centers. Encourage Increased Ridership.
Current Design Work Paoli Transportation Center
Current Design Work Exton Station Work will include High Level Platforms, both inbound and outbound. ADA Compliant Ramps and Stairs. New Station Building and Integral, Partial Length Canopy on the Inbound Platform. Also, a Stand- Alone Shelter. Existing Station An Exterior Passenger Canopy on the Outbound Platform with an Open-air Shelter and Glass Block Windscreens.
EXTON STATION PROPOSED SITE PLAN Current Design Work Exton Station
Amtrak Negotiated an Agreement with NS, CSX and Conrail Shared Assets for High Level Platforms at all Current Station Locations Except for Bristol, Marcus Hook and Thorndale. Many of the Leased Stations are Historic. Station Leases with Amtrak are up in 2016. Funding Shortfalls and Public/Private Partnerships. Opportunities and Challenges Coordination Efforts are Substantial (Station and ROW Improvements along with Service Changes/Enhancements.).
PennDOT Keystone Corridor Program Jennie Granger, AICP Special Assistant to Deputy Secretary for Local and Area Transportation
Improve the passenger experience PennDOT Goals Decrease travel time Create modern, attractive, and safe stations Encourage ridership growth Build a strong transit culture Maximize Commonwealth investment by planning the entire station area
Plan The Keystone Program Launched in 2009 to upgrade stations to meet ADA compliance and improve the passenger experience Projects proceed through an intense public planning process the public drives the process Station designs are sensitive to community needs and conscious of funding constraints
Keystone Corridor Funding Designated as Commuter Rail by FTA Designated as Intercity Rail by FRA FTA capital formula funding - more than $10M annually Access to Intercity Passenger Rail Grants Over $65M
FTA funding used to improve the passenger experience Stations Amenities Project Funding FRA funding used to improve infrastructure Interlockings Grade Crossings ABS 8/5/2013
PRIIA 209 Passenger Rail Investment and Infrastructure Act of 2008 (PRIIA) reauthorized Amtrak and laid out several stipulations for future funding One of which, section 209, outlined a requirement that all Amtrak costs be fully allocated Amtrak has been working with USDOT and all States with corridor service to develop a uniform cost allocation formula set to go into effect in 2013
What PRIIA 209 Means The Current State Subsidy for FY 2012-13 is: $8,909,601 The State Subsidy for FY 2013-14 is estimated at: $17,051,000 = $11,583,000 (Keystone exclusive) + $5,468,000 (Pennsylvanian exclusive)
Schedules need decisions Opportunities & Challenges Major impact on programming funds Public Outreach Agency Coordination Ex. NEPA; FTA vs FRA State funding need State match for Federal funds Maintenance & Operations P3 opportunities for parking / other
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