Valley Transportation Authority moves forward on Phase II extension project
The Valley Transportation Authority is moving forward on the BART Phase II extension.
The Valley Transportation Authority is moving forward on the BART Phase II extension.
At the VTA Board of Directors meeting on May 5 the VTA Board will vote on a contract for the initial stage of the tunnel and trackwork, known as Contract Package 2 (CP2) for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension (BSVII) Project.
The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending April 29.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority wants the one thing that has never been done before in the U.S. to be, well, done. However, it is not a done deal.
BART continues its work on replacing old power cables throughout its system. The latest news is that there will be single-tracking in Orinda for two weekends in April so this work can continue.
As part of Women’s History Month, BART showcased the contributions of three of the women on their engineering team.
A large BART construction project is now underway in southern Alameda County.
RT&S reported on March 9 that BART suspended Red line service due to a damaged power cable. Here is an update on that story.
On Sunday, March 6, BART experienced a power traction cable fault (or break) between El Cerrito Plaza and Ashby stations.
BART is replacing electrical lines and other support components that are critical for maintaining reliable train service through Lafayette.
BART is replacing electrical lines and other support components that are critical for maintaining reliable train service through Lafayette.
BART has several projects underway to replace sections of its critical electrical network that powers their trains.
The November issue of RT&S contains a feature story on BART’s rail grinding program.
The first Expedited Project Delivery (EPD) Pilot Program project is closer to reality today after the U.S. DOT advanced Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA’s) Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Silicon Valley Phase II project.
BART crews will be working in southern Alameda County to replace 34.5 kV (kilovolt) traction power cables that provide electricity for trains.
BART has announced additional work and maintenance on the railroad.
BART has been working on its planned rebuilding program, but an electrical line failure has expanded the scope of the work.
BART managed to leverage pandemic downtime to push forward their rebuilding work.
BART’s southern Alameda County track replacement project has begun.
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