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 a Trial Run, and what is the current status for the Honolulu Rail Transit Project?
Trial run is the final testing phase before a segment is approved for passenger service. First Operating Segment:Trial operations were completed in April 2023. The segment passed System Demonstration and safety certification, allowing transfer to the City’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS). Second Operating Segment:Trial Run is expected to begin in July 2025. The System […]
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: First Operating Segment (East Kapolei to Aloha Stadium) Trial operations, were completed in April 2023, including a full Safety and Security Certification process with local, state, and federal agencies. Segment 1 assets were transferred to the City’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS). Skyline […]
What is the “City Center Utilities Relocation” project, and what is the schedule for for rail station and guideway construction work?
The City Center Utilities Relocation project moves undergound utilties—such as water, sewer, gas, electrical, and communications lines—to prepare for construction of the rail guideway and stations in the Dillingham, Iwilei, Downtown, and Kakaʻako areas. The work is divided into three contracts: Downtown Utilities Relocation (Kaʻaʻahi Street to Cooke Street): Ongoing since 2022; are nearly complete. […]
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 Left turns are restricted from Kamehameha Highway and Dillingham Boulevard from Middle Street to Kaʻaʻahi Street, including some driveways Nightly lane clousures may occur on cross streets at […]
Will steel plates be used during utility relocation, and how will noise be reduced?
Yes, steel plates are sometimes used during constructon. Contractors typically place cold mix asphalt around the edges and tack weld plates together to reduce noise and provide a smoother surface for vehicles.
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 […]
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 mauka shift saves time and money for the Project by eliminating the need to relocate certain utilities. Currently there is a complex web of electricity, water, […]