RT 15 ( Girard Avenue) Light Rail Renewal Program

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1 RT 15 ( Girard Avenue) Light Rail Renewal Program

2 SEPTA s RT 15 Girard Avenue Renewal Program Infrastructure Rehabilitate and upgrade 8.2 miles of line infrastructure Overhead power line replacement Upgraded power supply and distribution systems Island platforms for passenger loading Traffic control striping and signage Traffic signalization enhancement Streetscape improvement Building improvement at Callowhill Shop Vehicle Procurement Remanufacture PCC Cars Capital Spares Publication and Training Diagnostic Test Equipment

3 Girard Avenue Light Rail Infrastructure Renewal Program

4 History of Rt. 15 Route 1859: Horse car service commenced along portions of the line Route electrified and extended to 9.5 miles WW II 82 cars scheduled in rush hour 1955 One person operation initiatited 1992 Diesel buses replaced PCC fleet 2004 PCCII fleet replaced buses

5 Girard Avenue Light Rail Infrastructure Excavation and removal of existing track and rail along Girard AvenueA

6 Girard Avenue Light Rail Infrastructure Installation of New Rail

7 Girard Avenue Light Rail Infrastructure Concrete encasement of rail structure

8 Girard Avenue Light Rail Infrastructure Pedestrian Island Construction

9 Girard Avenue Light Rail Infrastructure Rotary 1890 s Converter at Mt. Vernon Substation replaced

10 Girard Avenue Light Rail Infrastructure COST Infrastructure Signalization Streetscapes Subtotal Construction $45.7 mil. $6.4 mil. $0.5 mil. $52.6 mil.

11 The Original Plan for New Streetcars Breda Skoda

12 Comparison of New ALRV and Remanufactured PCC ALRV PCC Cost per Car (millions) $ $1.2 Total Cost (millions) $ $21.6 Vehicle Life (years) /- Seats per Vehicle Cost Per Seat (thousands) Number of Vehicles Flexibility All Routes Route 15 Only

13 Alternative Option Remanufacture of PCC Cars to Year 2000 Standards

14 PCC Car waits its turn for remanufacture

15 Project Highlights Extensive Shell Reconstruction New Door Panels, Rebuilt Door Motors New Wheelchair Lift New HVAC Refurbished Interior Lighting Refurbished Seating New Auxiliary Power System New Trucks New AC Propulsion New Interior Linings New Cab Console

16 Typical roof-to to-side structure damage

17 Side wall cross brace supports were added prior to removing the old carlines.

18 Typical high levels of corrosion was also found in the step well area

19 Grit blasting was performed 100%

20 A welder attaches the carline to the roof - rail

21 Welder works on repairs to contoured roof section.

22 First half of the roof is applied to the side of the car.

23 First half of the roof is in place.

24 With the roof in place, carbody repairs continue

25 Modifications for securing new equipment boxes is worked out.

26 Propulsion Inverter is getting ready to be installed

27 With structural repairs complete, the carbody gets its first water test.

28 Interior work starts with floors, insulation and wiring.

29 Interior lining being installed

30 Interior lining with air diffusers

31 Ducts, interior linings and seats are added.

32 Electric locker subassembly is prepared for installation

33 Propulsion Computer (Vossloh( Kiepe) ) installed in Electric Locker

34 New trucks are fabricated, assembled and await installation.

35 Fresh out of the paint booth and back in the shop for final assembly.

36 Completed Pilot Car at Brookville Equipment Corporation

37 Pilot car 2320 arrives at Elmwood Depot.

38 Proud two person drive team after successful unloading off trailer.

39 Not everything goes as planned (Pilot car at 40 th & Girard Island)

40 Wheelchair lift in Operation

41 Interior View