The proposed improvements will remove the timber pedestrian grade crossing across Track 3 (closest to the station) and Track 2. This will be accomplished by adding elevators to both platforms and adjusting the platform elevations.
Today, passenger trains (VRE and AMTRAK) primarily use Tracks 3 and 2 requiring use of the tunnel or the timber pedestrian grade crossing. Removing the timber pedestrian grade crossing will:
Provide a safer passenger crossing of the tracks between the two platforms
Offer a second transfer mode (elevator) from the platform to the tunnel in addition to the stairs
Remove the requirement for AMTRAK personnel to escort those passengers using the center platform
Adjusting the center platform elevation, width and length will:
Allow passenger trains to stop at Track 1 (furthest track east of the station) offering more flexibility
Adjust the elevation along the platform to standard 8" above-top-of-rail (Tracks 1 and 2)
Remove the need for step-boxes to access all trains (VRE and AMTRAK)
Provide a longer center platform to accommodate trains
Adjusting the Station Platform elevation will:
Adjust the elevation along the platform to standard 8" above-top-of-rail
Improve the ramp in front of the station lobby entrance
Adjust columns without raising the platform roof
This project will take into consideration the design for VPRA's planned Alexandria Fourth Track Project. The new fourth track will not have platform access and will be built next to Track 1.
The purpose of this project is three-fold. First and foremost is removing the at-grade pedestrian crossing. Second, improve the interface between the track and platform in order to eliminate step boxes. Third, improve boarding capabilities on Track 1.
There are no documents for this project.