LIRR Announces Completion of Third Track Project
Early October, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the MTA celebrated the completion of the Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) Third Track project. The new 9.8-mile track runs from Floral Park to Hicksville, giving the railroad more operational flexibility to minimize service disruptions while improving safety and creating true bi-directional LIRR service.
nVent’s Heating Systems Keep Transit Industry on the Move
PRI’s latest partnership with nVent RAYCHEM provides the North American transit industry with fully integrated heating systems for winter operations. These heating solutions are crucial for third rail electrification, which is typically used in rapid transit systems.
PRI, nVent Partner to Supply Third Rail Heaters for Third Track Expansion
PRI will be working with nVent to supply third rail heaters as part of the Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) Third Track Expansion Project. PRI will be designing and providing 24 PLC-based SCADA and control cabinets, 55 heating element contractor cabinets, 55 fused knife switch boxes, and additional heating elements.
Main Line 3rd Track Expansion: SCADA
Residents and commuters along the Main Line corridor have long sought a mass transit solution to reduce road congestion, improve safety and provide an appealing alternative to driving – all with minimal disruption to existing train services and without residential property takings.
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