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FEASIBILITY STUDY DANBURY BRANCH ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT
PROJECT
UPDATE FOR THE
NEW MILFORD
RAIL SERVICE
RESTORATION SOCIETY
OCTOBER 28, 2003
PROJECT
UPDATE FOR THE
NEW MILFORD RAIL
RESTORATION SOCIETY
OCTOBER 28, 2003
STUDY TEAM
• CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- RESPONSIBLE FOR STUDY; DIRECTS THE FOLLOWING TEAM:
• WASHINGTON GROUP INTERNATIONAL (PRIME CONSULTANT)
– SUBCONSULTANTS
• GANNETT FLEMING TRANSIT & RAIL SYSTEMS
• URBITRAN ASSOCIATES
• MULTISYSTEMS
• JAC PLANNING
• PROJECT PLANNING AND ANALYSIS
STUDY PURPOSE & GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
• STUDY PURPOSE
– EVALUATE A RANGE OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS
– DETERMINE POTENTIAL TO ENHANCE THE BRANCH’S ATTRACTION
– ALTERNATIVE TO DRIVING ROUTE 7
– ALTERNATIVE TO COMMUTING ON THE HARLEM LINE
• GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
– INCREASE UTILITY OF THE BRANCH, ALLOWING FOR REDUCED TRAVEL TIME AND MORE FREQUENT SERVICE
– EXPLORE FEASIBILITY OF PASSENGER SERVICE, DANBURY TO NEW MILFORD
– HELP REDUCE AUTOMOBILE CONGESTION IN THE ROUTE 7 CORRIDOR AND OTHER ADJACENT NORTH/SOUTH CORRIDORS
– IMPROVE ATTRACTIVENESS OF THE DANBURY BRANCH AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE HARLEM LINE IN NEW YORK STATE FOR CONNECTICUT RAIL COMMUTERS
STUDY OUTLINE – FIVE TASKS
• DATA COLLECTION, REVIEW, PUBLIC OUTREACH
• EVALUATION OF ENGINEERING ALTERNATIVES
• RIDERSHIP FORECASTING
• EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF ELECTRIFICATION
• FINAL REPORT
Danbury Branch Study - Phase IProject 302-008 - Work Schedule RevisedPrepared by Washington Group - September 18, 2003
Task or Activity Mar-03 Apr-03 May-03 Jun-03 Jul-03 Aug-03 Sep-03 Oct-03 Nov-03 Dec-03 Jan-04 Feb-04Task 1 - Data Collection & Public Outreach Plan1.0 Review Previous Studies, Reports, Plans1.1 Review Existing Rail Schedules/Service Patterns1.3 Review Freight Service Sched./Service Patterns1.4 Review Transit Interface1.5 Review Existing Road Netw ork1.6 Review Existing Rail Ridership1.7 Public Outreach PlanAdvisory Committee MeetingsPublic MeetingsPurpose and Needs Report Study Web Page Placed on Line/Updated
Task 2 - Evaluation of Engineering Alternatives2.1 Review Branch Line Rights of Way Boundaries2.2 Evaluate Track geometry Improvements2.3 evaluate Feasibility of Double Tracking2.4 Evaluate Feasibility of Pasing Sidings Alternative2.5 Evaluate Innovative TechnologiesPrepare Draft Task 2 Report Review and Comment PeriodPrepare Final Task 2 Report
Task 3 - Ridership ForecastingInterface w ith DOT Forecasting UnitRidership Forecast Model Runs by DOT
Task 4 - Evaluate the Impact of Electrif icationCapital Cost EstimatesEffect of Electrif ication on Running TimePrepare Draft Task 4 ReportReview and CommentPrepare Final Task 4 Report
Task 5 - Phase I Final Report & PresentationPrepare Phase I Final ReportPrepare Phase I PresentationPresentations to Public
placed online open to public
PROJECT MILESTONES
• TASK ONE – DATA COLLECTION, PUBLIC OUTREACH PLAN (JUNE, 2003); PURPOSE AND NEEDS REPORT (SEPTEMBER, 2003)
• TASK TWO – EVALUATION OF ENGINEERING ALTERNATIVES (JANUARY, 2004)
• TASK THREE – RIDERSHIP FORECASTING (SPRING, 2004)
• TASK FOUR – EVALUATION OF IMPACTS OF ELECTRIFICATION (FEBRUARY, 2004)
• TASK FIVE – FINAL REPORT & PRESENTATION (SPRING, 2004)
Public Outreach
• Goal 1 - Establish effective communication with the public
• Goal 2 - Encourage early and continuing public participation
• Goal 3 - Present complete information to the public
• Goal 4 - Determine public sentiment
http://www.danburybranchstudy.com
Public Meetings
Danbury to New Milford
Extension of Passenger Service
Danbury to New Milford Section
• Study of this section resulting from Transportation Strategy Board priority
• Study of this section follows completion of Branch line review in Task 2
• Involves thorough on-site investigation
• Will involve discussions between Housatonic Railroad, ConnDOT, Metro-North, HVCEO, Study Team and local representatives
Danbury to New Milford Section
• Maybrook Line (Danbury to Berkshire Junction) – 2.9 miles
• Berkshire Line (Berkshire Junction to New Milford) –11.5 miles
• 9 Grade Crossings
• 7 Overhead Bridges
• 3 Sidings (New Milford Station, Kimberly-Clark, Berkshire Junction)
• ROW owned by Housatonic Railroad Co.
Danbury to New Milford Issues Implementing Passenger Service on
Existing Freight Lines
• Compensation
• Liability Insurance
• Grade Crossing Safety
• Signaling and Train Control Requirements
• Right-of-Way Capacity Constraints
• Maintaining Integrity of Freight Service
• Track Upgrade Requirements
• Freight Clearances (electrification)
Overview of Engineering Task 2
Potential Improvement Strategies
Potential Improvement Strategies
• Track Geometry Improvements - Curvature, Grades, Super Elevations, Clearances, Grade Crossings
• Potential for Double Tracking
• Feasibility of Passing Sidings
• Electrification
• Application of Innovative Technologies
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CURRENT MNR WEEKDAY SCHEDULE
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ESTIMATED RUN TIMES VERSUS SPEEDSOUTH NORWALK TO DANBURY
CURRENT SCHEDULE• INBOUND: 47 MINUTES• OUTBOUND: 47 – 54 MINUTES
BASELINE• 50 MPH MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SPEED WITH SPEED RESTRICTIONS • 45.78 MINUTES
INCREASED SUPERELEVATION• 60 MPH MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SPEED WITH SPEED RESTRICTIONS • 42.75 MINUTES
UN-RESTRICTED TIME• 60 MPH MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SPEED WITH SPEED RESTRICTIONS • 34.18 MINUTES• RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION REQUIRED
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INCREASED SPEED
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INCREASE MAS TO 50 MPH VS. TIME CHART
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ESTIMATED RUN TIMES VERSUS SPEEDDANBURY TO NEW MILFORD
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE• EXISTING SPEEDS FROM HOUSATONIC RAILROAD TRACK CHARTS• RUNTIME BASED ON MNR GENESIS LOCOMOTIVES• DMU’s CAN ACCELERATE FASTER, MAY REDUCE ANOTHER MINUTE OFF OF SCHEDULE
BASELINE• 30 MPH MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SPEED WITH SPEED RESTRICTIONS • 41.4 MINUTES• ESTIMATED RUNTIMES INCLUDE 5 MINUTES TO OPERATE HAND-THROW SWITCHES IN DANBURY AND AT BERKSHIRE JUNCTION
• DWELL TIMES @ STATIONS - 60 SECONDS
ESTIMATED RUN TIMES VERSUS SPEEDDANBURY TO NEW MILFORD
INCREASED SUPERELEVATION/UNDERBALANCE• 40 MPH MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SPEED WITH SPEED RESTRICTIONS• 34.3 MINUTES• 50 MPH MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SPEED WITH SPEED RESTRICTIONS• 31.3 MINUTES• ESTIMATED RUNTIMES INCLUDE 5 MINUTES TO OPERATEHAND-THROW SWITCHES IN DANBURY AND AT BERKSHIRE JUNCTION
UN-RESTRICTED SPEED • 60 MPH MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SPEED WITHOUT SPEED RESTRICTIONS• 23.0 MINUTES• RIGHT-OF-WAY AQUISITION REQUIRED• WAYSIDE SIGNAL SYSTEM WITH POWER OPERATED SWITCHES REQUIRED
• DWELL TIMES @ STATIONS - 60 SECONDS
RE-ALIGNED TRACK
EXISTING TRACK
CURVE RE-ALIGNMENT TO INCREASE SPEED
RIGHT-OF-WAY GRADE CROSSING
CURVE RE-ALIGNMENT TO INCREASE SPEED
EXISTING TRACK
RE-ALIGNED TRACK
RIGHT-OF-WAY
RIGHT-OF-WAY TAKE
GRADE CROSSING
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