Project Management Oversight (PMO) Capital Projects
The RTA is responsible for ensuring that the Service Boards are spending capital funds and managing their capital projects effectively and efficiently. The RTA conducts periodic project reviews with Service Board project managers to ensure that capital projects are being implemented according to scope, on schedule, within budget and according to established project management guidelines.
Each project listed below is being actively monitored by RTA’s PMO team. Reporting data is provided that includes, Project Start Date, Project End Date, Budget Status, Schedule Status and Current Activities. These projects are also part of the overall Regional Capital Program which can be viewed separately here.
PMO also produces semi-annual reports that cover all projects that are being monitored. These reports can be found on the Project Management Oversight site. The latest report is the December 2023 Project Management Oversight report.
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+ | Metra | IT Components & Services | N/A | Rail | $3,100,000 | $5,800,000 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Purchases various pieces of equipment that will be utilized at Metra Headquarters and outlying Metra facilities. Purchases may include, but are not limited to, replacement of obsolete information technology infrastructure, upgrade network switches, computers and printers, copiers, new and replacement servers, financial system software, and other software.
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PMO:
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
This is a multiple year and multiple project type of capital project. Purchase orders have been awarded for various computer hardware and software. Hardware has been delivered and installed. Purchase Order Releases for computer hardware and software continue in process and deliveries will continue over the next several years.
Last Updated 12.14.2023 |
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+ | CTA | All Station Accessibility Program - California Station | Stations & Passenger Facilities | Rail | $0 | $0 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project with provide for the renovation and expansion of the California Station. It will include a new platform, new emergency exist stairs and two new elevators. The station will be 100% ADA accessible. In addition, state of good repair work will be performed as part of the station renovation.
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PMO:
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The Notice to Proceed has been granted to the designer in February 2022. The 60% design is underway and is expected to be submitted to CTA at the end of May. The real estate survey has been completed to determine property acquisition needs for the placement of elevators.
Last Updated 12.14.2023 |
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+ | Metra | New Bi-Level Rail Cars Purchase | Rolling Stock | Rail | $0 | $207,745,501 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project funds the long-term railcar replacement program and will purchase up to 500 state-of-the-art railcars. The modern, multilevel railcars will offer a smoother and more comfortable ride. Metra's new railcars will have two entranceways on each side with doors nearly level to the platform which will improve the speed of boarding and deboarding at each station. Boarding will require only one step to enter and faster wheelchair lifts will bridge the slight difference between the station platform and the floor of the railcars. The new railcars will require significantly less maintenance time and frequency, thereby reducing operating costs. Initial plans are to retire as many as 300 railcars from Metra's fleet that are nearing 50 years old.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Alstom continued to submit various design changes and mock-ups for the final design document packages to Metra. Communications between Metra, Alstom, VRE and other parties are continuous. Final Design Review meetings began during this reporting period. Approval of some changes are expected in the following reporting period.
Last Updated 04.15.2024 |
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+ | CTA | All Station Accessibility Program & Canopies at Montrose | Stations & Passenger Facilities | Rail | $0 | $0 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This job order will provide for the design/construction of two new elevators at the Montrose Blue Line Station. Further this project will fund replacement of canopies at Montrose station.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The Notice to Proceed for the design has been issued in May 2023. The kickoff meeting was held and the design validation is in progress.
Last Updated 12.14.2023 |
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+ | Metra | Locomotive Rehab Units 100-149,215,216 | Rolling Stock | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project continues Metra's ongoing locomotive rehabilitation program. It consists of the life-extending rebuild of F40 locomotives and the mid-life overhaul of MP36 locomotives. A locomotive rehabilitation is less expensive than a purchase, saving approximately $5 million per vehicle. The project may include, but is not limited to, the complete rebuild of a diesel engine, overhaul of the Head End power alternator and gear boxes, and painting and body repair.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
During this reporting period, Locomotive 132 completed the initial Testing and Validation process prior to being transferred to the KYD facility for painting. Once the Locomotive is painted, it will have a final Testing and Validation process on Mainline Track. Locomotive 120 has had its initial inspection and decommissioning. It is currently going through the installation and modification of its components.
Of the projects eighteen (18) Locomotives being rebuilt, Metra has completed and returned to service seven (7) Locomotives to date and are currently working on two (2) locomotives.
Last Updated 04.15.2024 |
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+ | Metra | Platform Improvements | Stations & Passenger Facilities | Rail | $5,820,000 | $19,300,000 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project is part of Metra’s ongoing effort to bring commuter rail stations into compliance with therequirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The project will focus onplatform and platform access routes, as necessary.Wherever platform work is undertaken, the existing platforms will be rehabilitated in order to allowdeteriorated tactile surfaces to be replaced with new ADA-compliant “truncated dome” type surfaces.FY 2020 Federal funds and 2020 Illinois PAYGO funds will be used for construction of new platforms,ADA access improvements, ADA building improvements, and related work at sites to be determined.The West Hinsdale Station on the BNSF Line has been identified as a priority location for platformrehabilitation. However, this project may also include the Oak Lawn Station (SouthWest Service) andthe River Forest Station (Union Pacific West Line). Note that this is a preliminary list of stationsidentified for platform rehabilitation and other locations may be added.FY 2020 PAYGO and Federal funds will be used for construction. Future funding may be required.This project is necessary to bring Metra’s system into compliance with the 1990 ADA.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Platform work at Chicago-Ridge, Willow Springs, Mundelein, Jefferson Park, Barrington Station, Franklin Park, New Lenox, and West Hinsdale were completed. Work continued at 103rd Street station platform and is at 40% complete. Work also begun at the Oak Lawn station and is at 15% complete.
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+ | CTA | 2020 - Elevated Track and Structure Maintenance Systemwide | Track & Structure | Rail | $0 | $0 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Elevated Track and Structure Systemwide - Funding will be targeted at preventive maintenance projects for various Infrastructure units such as Track, Structure and Power. When certain maintenance tasks are needed to repair or replace asset components in order to maintain the working life of rail system, specific component campaign work is conducted. Capital maintenance work is targeted at the following areas: Elevated Track and Structure - repair/rehabilitate track and structure elements in order to eliminate slow zones and upgrade the right-of-way along the elevated structure throughout the rail system. Traction Power Substations - program that repairs and upgrades equipment at various traction power substations currently in service. Tactical upgrades correct deficiencies and avoid service reductions due to failure and overload of aging equipment. Third Rail and Heavy Traction Power Cables - Preventive maintenance work is performed where necessary to repair/replace heavy traction power cables that feed the third rail along the tracks currently in service at various locations throughout the rail system. Rail Signal Systems - Program provides for signal equipment repair along the rail right-of-way, signal equipment on rail cars, and the reconstruction of electronic components of the signal system, including relays and circuit boards. As necessary dedicated small renewals and system modifications are also completed. All work is planned/performed to maintain the asset(s) in proper working order through its quarter life cycle, while a more extensive rehabilitation is planned at the mid-life of the asset.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Track and structure work was completed, and final billing remains. This will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 12.14.2023 |
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+ | Metra | Station Displays (TROI Net) | Stations & Passenger Facilities | Rail | $7,900,000 | $13,948,200 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
The TROI-Net Station Displays Project is the design and rollout of the next generation of Metra's VIS Signs as they reach the end of their useful life and require replacement. Instead of one VIS Sign per station, TROI-Net Station Displays will be installed at more than one location at most stations. To meet accessibility requirements and like the current VIS Signs, TROI-Net Station Displays will provide the visual part of Metra's Audio/Visual announcements at stations. TROI-Net Station Displays will also provide live train tracking information, customer information messages, and emergency messages to Metra’s customers.
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Displays were ordered for stations and are waiting to be received. Once the displays are delivered, Metra forces will begin the installation.
Last Updated 12.14.2023 |
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+ | CTA | Rail Facilities - Des Plaines Yard | Support Facilities & Equipment | Rail | $0 | $0 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
The Rail Facilities State of Good Repair Program focuses on critical improvements at CTA rail yards, which include improvements to the yard infrastructure itself (ties, rail, fasteners, ballast, contact rail etc.) as well as the yard fire suppression systems and lighting. The Des Plaines Yard project will include the reconstruction and reconfiguration of the inner and outer lead tracks, including associated special trackwork. Replacement and reconfiguration of the special trackwork in the east yard storage, including the road crossings to the yard shops will also be completed.
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The design for this project has been completed in December 2022. CTA developed a procurement package for construction and it is currently out for bid.
Last Updated 12.14.2023 |
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+ | Metra | Car Rehab (Nippon Sharyo Highliners) | Rolling Stock | Rail | $21,022,000 | $129,067,000 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project funds the continued rehabilitation of self-propelled electric cars used on the Metra Electric. The cars delivered between 2005 and 2007. This first rehabilitation may include, but is not limited to, repair of the car body structure, interior components, and overhaul of propulsion control systems.
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This project is progressing with procurements for materials and parts ongoing. Four cars have completed the rehab activities, and four cars are almost completed waiting on seats. Two more have just started work under this program. Additional cars will continue with the rehabilitation process.
Last Updated 12.14.2023 |