SECAUCUS TRANSFER
Secaucus, New Jersey
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CLIENT:

New Jersey Transit

Mr. Tom Martin Deputy Program Manager 973-491-7168

Mr. Pat Dempsey FRH/DTA 201-866-0102

CONSTRUCTION COST: $593,000,000

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION DATE: 2001

DiGeronimo PA is part of the team, led by Frederic R. Harris/Don Todd Associates, that is performing construction management services for this transfer station that will allow riders to change trains from New Jersey Transit lines to Metro-North or Amtrak. The team is currently providing comprehensive construction management services for NJ Transit’s most expansive project to date: the $440 million Northeast Corridor (NEC) Modifications Project. Through expansion of the Northeast Corridor from two to four tracks between the Portal and Bergen Interlocking (spanning two miles of electrified track), the project will interconnect NJ Transit’s extensive commuter rail system at the Meadowlands.

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DiGeronimo PA is an established preservationist / conservator,who provided Architectural Conservator Services for this project. We have successful and demonstrated experience in providing on site consultation and performance review of means and methods for restoring buildings designated as landmarks by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (NYCLPC). DiGeronimo PA has specific skills and successful experience in working with the types of restoration and cleaning required for this particular project. DiGeronimo PA provided on-site technical opinions for the restoration of this building, prior to and during construction.

The NEC project encompasses the construction of a major rail transfer station along the Northeast Corridor, an integral component of the massive, Secaucus Transfer/Allied Junction site development project. This mass transportation-commercial complex will ultimately include office, hotel and rental space as well as access roads and parking. Constructed over the course of six years, the project encompasses several general construction contracts, utility relocation contracts, equipment procurement contracts and NJ Transit, Amtrak, and Conrail force account work.

The project scope entails the implementation of 19,000 linear feet (approximately four miles) of new track, six #26.5, nine #20, two #15 and two #20 equilateral turnouts and four new distinct interlockings. Construction, realignment, and reinstallation of all signaling to facilitate the construction of bridge piers and platforms. Construction of pre-cast, pre-stressed concrete pile substructure. Construction of 200 piers supporting the superstructure. Implementation of extensive catenary, electric traction power, signaling and communication systems. Relocation of existing AMTRAK and MCI communications wiring. The demolition of existing bridges, and construction of 50,000 square feet of passenger platforms.

The challenge here is: this portion of the Northeast Corridor, in close proximity to New York City, is the busiest section of railroad in the Country, accommodating over three hundred trains per day, traveling through the project site at speeds of 80 MPH. Stringent safety requirements necessitate off-peak construction, detailed planning, scheduling and specifications, and meticulous coordination with Amtrak, Conrail and NJ Transit.

The new station must rise above the existing complex of train routes without interfering with the scheduled train service in any way. New temporary railroad lines must be installed and trains re-routed so construction workers can erect structures over existing train tracks. At the completion of the project, trains will be re-routed back to their original tracks.

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