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Rail Transit

Flatiron has extensive experience converting, modernizing, and constructing freight and commuter rail systems, including both light and heavy rail.

We provide full construction services for rail projects, including track installation, signalization, passenger stations and platforms, crossings, and structures.

Exposition Light Rail Transit

Exposition Light Rail Transit - Los Angeles, CA

Commissioned by the Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority, a joint powers authority of the State of California, the new Exposition Light Rail Transit line will run from downtown Los Angeles to Culver City, California. The project consists of 9.6 miles of twin track…

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Mission Valley Light Rail (West)

Mission Valley Light Rail (West) - San Diego, CA

The west section of the Mission Valley Light Rail Transit system in San Diego encompassed over three miles of tracks, including 1.5 miles of elevated track. Significant features include new main light rail tracks with traction power and catenary systems, two at-grade stations,…

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Rail Bridge 230.6 Replacement

Rail Bridge 230.6 Replacement - Carlsbad, CA

Flatiron replaced a structurally deficient railroad bridge across the Agua Hedionda Lagoon in south Carlsbad, California. According to the San Diego North Country Transit District, extensive marine borer infestation into the timber trestle piles caused an overall degradation…

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Santa Ana Second Main Track

Santa Ana Second Main Track - Santa Ana, CA

Flatiron constructed a new main track railroad for commuter and freight trains in Santa Ana, California. This $12.6 million project alleviated a bottlenecked single track and allowed more trains to travel through the area.Flatiron installed approximately one-half mile of 20-inch…

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Sprinter Mainline

Sprinter Mainline - Oceanside to Escondido, CA

Flatiron built the new 22-mile Sprinter passenger rail in Oceanside, Calif. The passenger train has 15 stations and runs east/west along the Highway 78 corridor between Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos and Escondido. Flatiron converted an existing freight line to commuter…

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University of Utah & Salt Lake City Medical Center Light Rail Transit

University of Utah & Salt Lake City Medical Center Light Rail Transit - Salt Lake City, UT

The Utah Transit Authority proposed constructing a light rail transit system consisting of two contiguous major projects: the University LRT and the Medical Center LRT. After successfully completing the University LRT project just prior to the 2002 Winter Olympics held in Salt Lake…

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