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Lancaster StationCapstone Project 

Overview

Presented to Lancaster Traffic Commission

Lancaster Station Capstone Project Overview: July 9, 2013, Amtrak presentation to Lancaster Traffic Commission

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STATION FACTS

Opened in 1929 by the Pennsylvania Railroad

3rd busiest station on the Keystone Corridor (559,364 passengers for FY12)

Provides access to Keystone Service and the Pennsylvanian

Lancaster Train Station

Lancaster Station Capstone Project Overview: July 9, 2013, Amtrak presentation to Lancaster Traffic Commission

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The Challenge

Aging facility

Deterioration

Not compliant with ADA requirements

Public perception

Lancaster Station Capstone Project Overview: July 9, 2013, Amtrak presentation to Lancaster Traffic Commission

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The Solution

The Capstone Project 

–Addresses both  interior and exterior renovations

–Restores the station to its historic significance

Lancaster Station Capstone Project Overview: July 9, 2013, Amtrak presentation to Lancaster Traffic Commission

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The Capstone Project

Consists of two phases

–Phase 1‐ Amtrak Short‐Term work

–Phase 2‐ Contracted Long‐Term work 

Lancaster Station Capstone Project Overview: July 9, 2013, Amtrak presentation to Lancaster Traffic Commission

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Phase 1‐ Short‐Term Work

Before After

Restoration of benches in Main Waiting Room and Concourse Bridge

Lancaster Station Capstone Project Overview: July 9, 2013, Amtrak presentation to Lancaster Traffic Commission

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Phase 1: Short‐Term Work

Ceiling Repairs Completed Ceiling Repairs

Plaster and Paint repairs in the station foyer

Lancaster Station Capstone Project Overview: July 9, 2013, Amtrak presentation to Lancaster Traffic Commission

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Phase 1: Short‐Term Work

Before After

Concourse Bridge Paint and Plaster Repairs

Lancaster Station Capstone Project Overview: July 9, 2013, Amtrak presentation to Lancaster Traffic Commission

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Phase 1: Short‐Term Work

Exterior Sidewalk Repairs

Lancaster Station Capstone Project Overview: July 9, 2013, Amtrak presentation to Lancaster Traffic Commission

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Phase 1: Short‐Term Work

Before After

Donation of (6) Clocks from Brent Miller Jewelers

Lancaster Station Capstone Project Overview: July 9, 2013, Amtrak presentation to Lancaster Traffic Commission

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Phase 2: Contracted Long‐Term work

Peeling Paint and Plaster Ceiling deterioration

LoBar Construction currently making paint and plaster repairs to main waiting room

Lancaster Station Capstone Project Overview: July 9, 2013, Amtrak presentation to Lancaster Traffic Commission

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Phase 2: Long‐Term Contracted Work

Concourse HVAC ReplacementContract awarded to Fluidics of PhiladelphiaEstimated completion by end of summer 2013

ASDP‐ ADA ProjectDesign phase

Lancaster Station Capstone Project Overview: July 9, 2013, Amtrak presentation to Lancaster Traffic Commission

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The Capstone Project

Completion date: Fall 2013

Lancaster Station Capstone Project Overview: July 9, 2013, Amtrak presentation to Lancaster Traffic Commission

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Thank You!

Lancaster Station Capstone Project Overview: July 9, 2013, Amtrak presentation to Lancaster Traffic Commission