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MEC is a recognized leader in Transit and Rail Systems installation in North America. We specialize in the System work for transit systems construction, including traction electrification (overhead contact systems and traction power substations), train control/signals, and communications. We have worked with virtually every major transit authority in the United States, and our capabilities are extensive with experience through the project lifecycle, from design to manufacturing, supplying, and installation, through testing and maintenance.
Over the past 15 years, MEC has evolved to become a leader in Design-Build (EPC) and innovative procurement methods such as CM/GC and A+B. We have successfully completed over $1 billion in design-build transportation projects. In order to best serve each project’s unique needs, we carefully assemble a team of specialists in each discipline to meet or beat the project schedule while providing the highest quality systems in the safest manner. We approach the project as a whole, and each project receives the undivided attention of our dedicated project staff from the beginning of design through final acceptance.
MEC is leading the Rail Systems industry in innovative construction, management and design tools. Our record of successful project delivery during challenging scope is well documented. We look forward to bringing this experience and success to your project.
Ottawa Confederation Line Extension
Ottawa, Ont.
MECC is the System Subcontractor to the Kiewit-Eurovia-Vinci Joint venture to extend the existing Ottawa LRT East and West. The project consist of 27km of track and 16 stations and includes 14 TPSS and 1 MV Building. MECC’s scope includes Supply & Installation of OCS, TPSS and the installation of the CBTC system and communication backbone (including supply of all field cables).
DART Green Line (CMGC-1)
Dallas, Texas
As systems subcontractor on this project, Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) worked on DART’s Northwest and Southeast Extensions (CMGC-1 project). The 13-mile long double-track railroad included the Northwest Line Segment 1B and Southeast Line Segments 1 and 2. MEC’s scope of work included the signal system, 23 railroad crossing warnings, the DC Catenary OCS system, installation of owner supplied TPSS, and communication equipment installation.
Tren Urbano-Rio Piedras Rapid Transit System
San Juan, P.R.
As America’s first design-build underground transit project, the Tren Urbano-Rio Piedras rapid transit system involved construction of 10.4 miles of track, a one mile long tunnel and two underground stations for the Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority.
Hellgate Line Catenary Modifications
Bronx, N.Y. & Westchester, N.Y.
This project entailed rehabilitation of eight segments of catenary lines from New Rochelle to Sunnyside Yard. The existing systems, which were installed in the 1920s and 1930s, were due for rehabilitation because of age and as a preventative measure to help ensure that the catenary lines would hold in extreme weather events, such as a windstorm.
T-REX (Transportation Expansion Project) Light Rail
Denver, Colo.
Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) was a subcontractor to Kiewit and the scope of work included the install of the traction electrification (17 traction power substations and 19 miles of double-track overhead catenary), signal system, 100 variable message signs, communications system, and a new Operations Control Center tying in the new and existing LRT lines. This new extension was larger than the entire existing LRT system.
TRAX Light Rail System
Salt Lake City, Utah
Prior to the start of the 2002 Winter Olympics, construction was completed on the Salt Lake City TRAX, Fast Track Design/Build University Extension Project. This project was a 4.3-mile extension to the original TRAX System, and was designed to provide service to the campus at the University of Utah from the downtown Salt Lake City area.
CATS South Corridor LRT Electrification System
Charlotte, N.C.
This bid-build project for the traction power electrification of Charlottte’s first light rail system included installation of 7 miles of at-grade and 3 miles of elevated track. Eight pre-fabricated 1.5MW substations and related feeder work were performed along the main right of way. In addition, 2 miles of simple catenary, substations and auxilliary systems were provided at the yard and maintentance facility.
Ybor Historic Trolley
Tampa, Fla.
The Grand Opening of the first phase of the TECO Line Streetcar System took place on Saturday, October 19, 2002. The line is a 2.3 mile section of double and single track that connects the downtown area with the Channelside district and historic Ybor City.
Portland I-205 Extension
Portland, Ore.
The Portland I-205 Extension Project was seven miles of light rail double track along the I-205 corridor east of Portland. As part of Tri-Met’s South Corridor Expansion, an already successful rail network, the project provides MAX Green Line Light rail service by connecting to the existing transit center at Gateway and proceeding south into Clackamas County along a dedicated rail right of way.
Northeast Corridor
New Haven, Conn. & Boston, Mass.
As part of a joint venture, Mass. Electric Construction Co. completed design verification and construction of Amtrak’s 157-mile electrified high-speed rail segment between New Haven, CT and Boston, MA in 1998. The line included 224 bridges and several tunnels, the longest being the 4,000-foot Back Bay Tunnel in Boston.
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Irving, TX 75063
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400 Totten Pond Road, Suite 400
Waltham, MA 02451-2051
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400 Totten Pond Road, Suite 400
Waltham, MA 02451-2051
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