transit + passenger rail
our expertise
Patrick’s transit and passenger rail experts understand our clients’ needs for predictability and increased safety in their operations. Our staff has in-depth experience in grade crossings, rail + bridge design, rail intermodal and terminal facilities, electrical design/engineering, and overall program and project management. Using APTA and AREMA standards, and with a ceaseless focus on safety and efficiency, we assist clients in addressing their challenges while identifying the life cycle cost of their infrastructure. Many of the nation’s top passenger and transit systems, including METRA and NICTD in the greater Chicagoland metro area, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority in Boston, and the Chicago Transit Authority; state departments of transportation; and the nationwide operations of Amtrak; trust Patrick to provide innovative and tested solutions for a wide variety of transit and passenger rail projects.
our disciplines
Program Management + Project Controls
Engineering + Design
Electrical Engineering + Power System Studies
Renewable Energy + Design
Construction Management + Inspection
Bridge + Structural Design
Track Layout + Design
Feasibility Studies
Capacity Improvements
Intermodal, Terminal, Yard + Siding Design
Constructability + Cost Estimating
Alternative Delivery + Value Engineering
Safety Certification + Closeout
Geospatial Services + Asset Management
Owner's Representative Services
Public/Private Coordination
Strategic Advisory Services
our projects
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) | Red/Orange Line Transformation Program
Patrick is the lead firm in a Joint Venture performing the role of Program Manager and Construction Manager (PM/CM) on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) $1.2 billion Red/Orange Line Transformation Program. This program will provide infrastructure improvements to the existing Red Line and Orange Line systems to support a new and enlarged fleet of both Red Line and Orange Line vehicles. The project scope includes full upgrade of the signals systems for both transit lines, extensive renovations and modernization of two car houses, the expansion of one yard, and the complete rebuild of another yard. Test tracks for the Orange Line and Red Line were also included in the project, as well as system-wide track, signal, and power improvements on both lines. The Joint Venture developed type studies, concept designs, bridging documents for signals design-build, and managed the final design process, design consultant contracts, and field construction. The team also implemented full project controls and process improvement for eBuilder and safety certification.