Grant CA-2026-222

Description

Application Purpose: This Grant Requests Funds for Metrolink Infrastructure Rehabilitation Rolling Stock Component Rehabilitation and for Purchase Upgrade or Replacement of Equipment and Systems to Improve Condition Safety and Functionality.; Activities Performed: - Rehabilitate Railroad Assets Including Rail Ties Ballast Turnouts Switches Other Track Material Track Panels Grade Crossing Components Pedestrian Crossings Maintenance of Way Including But Not Limited to Minor Grading of the Railroad Right of Way Adjacent to the Projects Conduct Systemwide Track Rehabilitation and Assessment of Assets Modernize the Financial Budget Application Called Brain and Conduct Activities Like Making Sure Crossings/Turnouts Are the Proper Elevations or Signal Houses Have Level Ground for Placement Repair of Fencing Placement of Blocks Communication and Signal Components Train Control Systems (Including Positive Train Control (PTC) Signage Passenger Information Systems Upgrade Communication Systems Upgrade Asset Management Systems Like the Enterprise Asset Management (Eam). Pedestrian Crossings Will Meet Ada Accessibility Guidelines. Provide Project Management and Oversight of Installation of the New Project Management Information System Setup a Mobile Dispatch Trailer to Offer a Secondary Location in the Event of a Natural Disaster for Emergency Preparedness and Also Prepare for Terrorist or Cyber-Attacks If the Main Doc Location in Pomona Is Compromised. Funds Will Also Be Used to Upgrade and Replace Metrolinks IT Systems Network Infrastructure Firewalls Introduce Ai Security Products and Assets and Enhance Cybersecurity. - Rehabilitate Upgrade or Replace Service and Shop Equipment Maintenance of Way Equipment and Vehicles Systems and Non-Revenue Vehicles. Purchases to Include Acquisition of Low and Medium Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles. Procure 1 Portable Wheel Truing Machine and 1 Rotor Change Machine- Rehabilitate Selected Rolling Stock Components and Subsystems Such as Door Control Components and HVAC Units Install Cameras for Security Complete Railcar and F125 Engine Replacement and MP36 Locomotive Overhauls as Per Manufacturer Specifications. General Overhauls of Railcars to Include Overhauls of the Onboarding System Such as Truck Brake Coupler Diaphragm Windows Restroom Conductor PA System Rebuild Onboard Maintenance System with Sensor Technology Build Wireless Network Infrastructure Create Capacity to Integrate with Cctv DVR and Develop Software for Wireless Maintenance and Connection to Onboard Systems Upgrade Rubber Floor Exterior Scheme Doors User Conveniences Like Outlets. - Rehabilitation Work Will Take Place Across Metrolinks Commuter Rail Subdivisions as Well as Within Metrolinks Facilities Such as the Central Maintenance Facility (CMF) Eastern Maintenance Facility (EMF) Layover Yards and Buildings. Rolling Stock Component Rehabilitation May Take Place Within Vendor Facilities. Support Construction of the PTV Training Center at the Melbourne Facility with Simulator Conference and Instructor Rooms to Train Engineers. Develop Drawings and Plans for Ev Charging Infrastructure and Integrate with Existing Facilities. Replace 2 Backup Generators Replace Dilapidated Roof at CMF Beyond Its Useful Life.; Expected Outcomes: Rehabilitation Work Will Keep Commuter Rail Assets in a State of Good Repair and Will Sustain Service Reliability and Operational Safety.; Intended Beneficiaries: The Entire Southern California Region Benefits from a Well-Maintained Commuter Rail System. Current and Future Riders Enjoy a Reliable Efficient System to Get Them to Their Destination. The General Public Receives an Improved Quality of Life That Public Transit Offers Including Congestion and Pollution Relief.; Subrecipient Activities: AS a Direct Recipient of Suballocated Funds Metrolink Does Not Intend to Subaward Funds.

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