Regional Rail - Metrolink · 2018-03-13 · Existing Station. UPRR Yard Lead MT-2. Van Nuys Station UPRR Gemco Yard. MT-1. Talk about the project site: Constrained site with 2 main

Van Nuys Station Project

Regional Rail

Project Location

Project Location

Presenter

Presentation Notes

The Van Nuys Station Project is located on Metrolink’s Ventura Subdivision. This project is part of a greater LOSSAN corridor improvement between Chatsworth and Burbank-Airport North Station. This project, we will improve capacity and operational reliability through this corridor.

Purpose

Provide passenger service to both main tracks

Provide safe pedestrian access through a grade separated pedestrian undercrossing

Improve travel times for intercity and commuter rail service

Improve train operational reliability and on-time performance

Presenter

Presentation Notes

Start off with a short description of current condition. One side platform serving two main tracks – safety concerns. This means trains have to holdout at control points prior to pulling into the station.

Latest Developments

> Previous concept was a side platform.

> Changed to a center platform:> Minimizes impacts

to the bridge.> Eliminates conflicts

with the UPRR facility.

> Minimizes utility impacts.

Existing Station

UPRR Yard Lead

MT-2

Van Nuys Station

UPRR Gemco YardMT-1

Presenter

Presentation Notes

Talk about the project site: Constrained site with 2 main tracks and one side platform-safety concerns and operational reliability, the Van Nuys Station, the Bridge, A Sprint Building, The UPRR yard lead and the challenges of modifying the alignment without modifying the bridges and the sprint bldg.

Existing Station

> The Van Nuys Station serves both Amtrak and Metrolink passengers.

> The main tracks are shared with the Union Pacific Railroad.

> Serves 33 trains per weekday> 850 foot platform> Double track with a single side platform> Bus services

> DASH and Amtrak Thruway onsite> Metro stops on Van Nuys Blvd.

Station Theme

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Talk about homage to GM plant and the auto industry roots in the area. The Architects used this to build the station theme.

Site Accessibility and Travel Path

Proposed Accessible Path of Travel

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Presentation Notes

Talk through the proposed travel path leading to entry into the center platform.

Platform Model

Station ThemeVan Nuys Station

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Presentation Notes

Visual run through the image of the station architectural view describing the upgrades made at each location.

Schedule

Finish Construction May 2019

Begin Construction May 2017

End Final EngineeringDecember 2016

Begin Final EngineeringJuly 2014

Participating Agencies

METRO Metrolink Caltrans Amtrak LADOT (City) UPRR

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Regional Rail - Metrolink · 2018-03-13 · Existing Station. UPRR Yard Lead MT-2. Van Nuys Station UPRR Gemco Yard. MT-1. Talk about the project site: Constrained site with 2 main