Delivering a Hawaii transit megaproject
November 08, 2024
In this Railway Age magazine story, director of construction management Scott Rostek writes about delivering a megaproject on a remote Pacific Island
The Skyline rail project is a $10 billion, 20-mile, 21-station rail megaproject in Hawaii, spearheaded by the Honolulu Area for Rapid Transportation (HART). This elevated rail system will connect East Kapolei in West Oahu to Honolulu¡¯s dense urban core, addressing the city¡¯s significant traffic congestion issues. With limited space to expand roads, the Skyline project offers a sustainable solution. Â鶹´«Ã½ is providing construction engineering and inspection services for this groundbreaking project, which will feature electric and driverless railcars¡ªa first in the United States.
This project has extensive and long-lasting benefits. It aims to reduce Hawaii¡¯s carbon footprint and dependence on imported oil, alleviate road congestion, stimulate the economy by creating jobs, and provide a safe mode of transportation. The trains, supplied by?Hitachi Rail, are powered by electricity via third rail that carries 750 volts at all times. Â鶹´«Ã½ supports HART throughout the entire project lifecycle, offering services such as pre-construction support including procurement, constructability review, construction management, resident engineering, project controls, and inspection.?
