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2/24/2021
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has selected the design-build team of Hensel Phelps and Stantec to design and deliver the WMATA Rail Heavy Repair and Overhaul (HRO) Facility.
Located in Prince George’s County, Maryland, the $225 million facility will support WMATA’s goals for greater efficiency and a new process for rail-car maintenance, repairs and overall operations, according to a Stantec news release.
The HRO facility will be used to serve Metrorail vehicles and car track equipment maintenance via service bays for 40 rail cars, a rail-car truck shop and storage tracks that can accommodate up to 24 rail cars. The project will also include a new rail connection from the project site to the Metrorail Orange Line. The project is scheduled for completion in fourth-quarter 2024.
The design team will integrate green-design features with a goal for the facility to meet LEED Platinum certification. Project priorities include water demand reduction, significant daylighting for train repair and office operations, energy use reduction, innovative stormwater management practices and optimized indoor environmental quality.