Name of the Project
Metro light rail vehicle overhaul project.
Location
Los Angeles, US.
Client
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro).
Project Description
The project involves the midlife overhaul of 52 P2000 light rail vehicles (LRVs), which operate on Los Angeles’ Blue, Green and Expo lines.
The overhaul includes the upgrade of major systems such as propulsion; heat, ventilation and air conditioning; automatic train control; auxiliary power supply; brake control; com-munications and doors; and the LRV bogies.
Jobs to Be Created
The LRV overhaul programme is expected to create an estimated 45 local jobs over the course of the contract.
Value
The contract is valued at more than $140-million.
Duration
All the LRVs are expected to be returned to service by 2021.
Latest Developments
Alstom has been awarded the contract for the overhaul of the LRVs.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Alstom (LRV overhaul).
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
Metro, tel +1 213 922 6000.