FrontRunner North Commuter Rail
Establishing foundations for future success.
Establishing foundations for future success.
This project marked the initial segment of UTA's FrontRunner system, the first commuter rail line in UTA's network. Spanning 44 miles of ballasted track adjacent to the UPRR mainline, the project included 35 at-grade crossings, many equipped with "quiet zone" amenities. This required extensive coordination with the UPRR, UDOT, school districts, bus agencies, and multiple city agencies.
MRS provided a comprehensive wayside and a 79 mph cab signal system, which encompassed a control office, 24 interlockings, 27 cut sections, and 28 grade crossings. Additionally, the scope included installing 23 sets of carborne cab signal equipment on UTA’s fleet of locomotives and cab cars.
This foundational project set the stage for the development of UTA's commuter rail service, ensuring safe and efficient operations across the FrontRunner system.
Salt Lake City, UT
Commuter Rail
CM/GC
2008
Utah Transit Authority
Stacy Witbeck
Mountain
