Rail, Transit and Systems
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Confident Solutions for Rail and Transit Projects
We’re proud to help our partners create connected communities across North America, delivering high-performing rail and transit systems that move people and economies forward.
As a top-ranked contractor in mass transit and rail, Kiewit leads the way in complex rail and transit projects — from light and commuter rail to streetcar lines and systems installations.
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A One-Team Partnership
Kiewit brings a fully integrated approach that fosters a true, one-team partnership between engineering and construction throughout the project lifecycle — working together to minimize risks and optimize schedules from the estimate all the way through design and project execution. Our ability to self-perform key scopes — including systems integration, train control, communications and trackwork — gives agencies greater cost and schedule certainty, while ensuring safety and quality at every step.
Rail, Transit and Systems Engineering
Kiewit provides specialized expertise for rail and systems engineering and integration. Our rail engineering services cover track alignment geometry, railbed and substructure design and special trackwork. Systems engineering includes traction power, train control and signaling, communications and systemwide electrical design.
Northwest Extension Phase II Light Rail Extension
Through early collaboration with Valley Metro and partners, the Kiewit-McCarthy joint venture brought unique innovations to the table — including $60 million in savings and 141 value engineering concepts — to deliver this 1.6-mile extension of Valley Metro’s light rail system in Phoenix ahead of schedule and under budget.
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South Central Light Rail Extension
The 5.5-mile South Central Extension/Downtown Hub connects downtown Phoenix’s light rail to historic neighborhoods along Central Avenue to Baseline Road. The extension features both single and double-track alignment and includes several key upgrades, including an overhead catenary system, 12 new stations and two park-and-rides.
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Foothill Gold Line
The Foothill Gold Line extension enhances transit accessibility, providing a vital connection for residents and commuters in Los Angeles County. Kiewit, as part of the Kiewit-Parsons Joint Venture (KPJV), successfully expanded the A Line from Glendora to Pomona, adding 9.1 miles of new double-track light rail, four stations, 19 new and renovated bridges and 21 at-grade crossings. KPJV crews logged more than 2.6 million work hours while maintaining a strong safety record.
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