What is the current status of the construction for the Honolulu Rail Transit Project?
The Honolulu Rail Transit Project is being built in three operating segments: SKYLINE SEGMENTS 1 & 2 (East Kapolei to Middle Street) //Skyline Segments 1 and 2 are now open, providing service from East Kapolei to Middle Street. Skyline is an automated, driverless rail system operating along approximately 15 miles of elevated guideway, with the […]
Why won’t the rail stations in Segment 3 have escalators?
Segment 3, also known as the City Center Guideway and Stations (CCGS) construction segment, includes six stations: Kalihi, Honolulu Community College-Kapālama, Iwilei, Chinatown, Downtown, and Civic Center. The decision to exclude escalators from stations in Segment 3 was driven by a commitment to reduce capital costs of construction and long term maintenance. From an operations […]
What is the Mauka Shift?
The Mauka Shift refers to a plan to move a section of the rail guideway from the center of Dillingham Boulevard to the mauka side of the street. This saves time and money for the Project by eliminating the need to relocate certain utilities. Currently there is a complex web of electricity, water, sewer and […]
What is the “City Center Utilities Relocation” project, and what is the schedule for rail station and guideway construction work?
The City Center Utilities Relocation project include the movement of utilities, such as water, sewer, gas, electrical, and communications infrastructure, and relocating overhead utilities underground, to prepare for construction of the rail guideway and stations in the Kalihi, Iwilei, Downtown, and Kakaʻako areas. The project scope also includes roadway widening to accommodate the placement of […]
Will steel plates be used during utility relocation, and how will noise be reduced?
Yes, steel plates are used during construction. Contractors typically place compacted cold mix asphalt around the edges for an easy transition from the ground onto the plate, and tack weld plates together to reduce noise and provide a smoother surface for vehicles.
What are the hours of work for the City Center projects?
Work hours vary by project: Downtown Utilities Relocation: Monday through Saturday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm and 8 pm to 5 am. Dillingham Utilities Relocation: Ongoing 24/7. Guideway and Stations Construction: Monday through Friday (Saturdays as needed), 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. Nimitz Highway work will require night hours and will be announced once scheduled.
What is the status of the wheel/rail issues?
In late 2020, it was discovered that there was a misalignment of the wheels and rails in the double-crossovers (also known as “frogs”) due to the wheels being too narrow. As a precaution, speed restrictions were put in place for all trains traveling through the double-crossovers. An independent industry expert was engaged to evaluate the […]