Please Note Change of Date and Location.
New Date: Wednesday 3/12/2025
New Location: Illinois Room Student Center East, Chicago, UIC Campus
750 South Halsted Street
Chicago‚ Illinois 60607
IDOT/UPRR 110 MPH Higher Speed Rail Corridor, Chicago to St. Louis – Roadway design and construction activities for the installation of four quadrant gates along the corridor from Chicago to Springfield. Built upon prior four quadrant gates designs completed by the Commission to develop design guidelines and construction sequence used along corridor. From small hinges and exit gate mechanisms to vehicle detection and train control systems, the 110 mph Higher Speed Rail Project from Chicago to St. Louis presented unique challenges blending many engineering disciplines. Presented by The Illinois Commerce Commision.
Background:
The attached Trains Magazine article gives a good background of the overall project and challenges with the Positive Train Control and Incremental Train Control Systems and integrating with crossing warning devices. We will give more detail from onsite at the crossings and the mechanical and civil challenges to provide the improvements. I plan to also compare 110 mph line to other passenger lines without the system and the activities underway to mitigate Loss of Shunt concerns.
Details
Date: Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 (New Date)
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM CDT
Where: University of Illinois, Chicago
Illinos Room, Student Center East.
750 S. Halsted (New Location)
Chicago, IL 60607
Agenda
6:30 PM Sign-In & Social
6:30 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Technical Presentation.
8:15 PM Wrap-Up and Q&A with Speaker
COST
$25 ASME Members & Guests
$0 University and High School Students
Sign-Up Link, must use Sign-Up link to attend. Due to the anticipated number of attendees, space cannot be guaranteed without a reservation.
Questions, e-mail ASME Chicago Section, asmechicago@outlook.com