Project Description
Located in Crystal Lake at approximately milepost 43.0 on the Union Pacific Northwest (UPNW) Line, the signal system owned by Union Pacific near the Crystal Lake Coach Yard is beyond its useful life benchmark and in need of renewal. As per the Purchase of Service Agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad, Metra has capital responsibilities for the signal system at this location. This project will provide Metra’s contribution to the renewal, which is funded in part by a grant from the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC).