Transit & Rail

Transit and Rail

MEC is a recognized leader in Transit and Rail Systems installation in North America. We specialize in the System work for transit systems construction, including traction electrification (overhead contact systems and traction power substations), train control/signals, and communications. We have worked with virtually every major transit authority in the United States, and our capabilities are extensive with experience through the project lifecycle, from design to manufacturing, supplying, and installation, through testing and maintenance.

Over the past 15 years, MEC has evolved to become a leader in Design-Build (EPC) and innovative procurement methods such as CM/GC and A+B. We have successfully completed over $1 billion in design-build transportation projects. In order to best serve each project’s unique needs, we carefully assemble a team of specialists in each discipline to meet or beat the project schedule while providing the highest quality systems in the safest manner. We approach the project as a whole, and each project receives the undivided attention of our dedicated project staff from the beginning of design through final acceptance.

MEC is leading the Rail Systems industry in innovative construction, management and design tools. Our record of successful project delivery during challenging scope is well documented. We look forward to bringing this experience and success to your project.

T-REX (Transportation Expansion Project) Light Rail

Denver, Colo.

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) was a subcontractor to Kiewit and the scope of work included the install of the traction electrification (17 traction power substations and 19 miles of double-track overhead catenary), signal system, 100 variable message signs, communications system, and a new Operations Control Center tying in the new and existing LRT lines. This new extension was larger than the entire existing LRT system.

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Hellgate Line Catenary Modifications

Bronx, N.Y. & Westchester, N.Y.

This project entailed rehabilitation of eight segments of catenary lines from New Rochelle to Sunnyside Yard. The existing systems, which were installed in the 1920s and 1930s, were due for rehabilitation because of age and as a preventative measure to help ensure that the catenary lines would hold in extreme weather events, such as a windstorm.

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Tren Urbano-Rio Piedras Rapid Transit System

San Juan, P.R.

As America’s first design-build underground transit project, the Tren Urbano-Rio Piedras rapid transit system involved construction of 10.4 miles of track, a one mile long tunnel and two underground stations for the Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority.

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