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Raymer to Bernson Double Track Project
Van Nuys–Northridge–Chatsworth
Overview Fact Sheet
Overview
Project Goals
Metro is moving forward with final design of the Raymer
to Bernson Double Track Project (Van Nuys-NorthridgeChatsworth). It will add 6.4 miles of second mainline
track between Control Point (CP) Bernson (near
DeSoto Ave) and CP Raymer (near Woodley Ave) in
Los Angeles County. Other improvements will include
grade crossing equipment upgrades, tra;c controls and
road improvements. Once complete, this will improve
safety, add capacity, and improve operational reliability
along the Metrolink Ventura Line and Amtrak’s
Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN)
Pacific Surfliner corridor.
> Promote rail corridor safety and accessibility.
> Improve operational reliability and on time performance
along the Ventura Line.
> Allow for future additional intercity passenger and
commuter service consistent with the State’s intercity
passenger rail improvement goals for the corridor.
> Upgrade the Northridge station to serve more passengers
and trains due to the increased capacity from the
double track.
> Enhance passenger experience at the Northridge station
including additional displays, wayfinding, security and
safety improvements.
Background
The Raymer to Bernson Double Track Project will complete
a continuous double track corridor along the LOSSAN
corridor through Los Angeles County. It will provide a
second mainline track on the Metrolink Ventura Line. This
line is also used by Amtrak’s Intercity Pacific Surfliner and
long distance Coast Starlight corridor as well as UPRR
Freight. The total length of the new second mainline track
is approximately 6.4 miles between CP Raymer at Milepost
(MP) 453.1, to CP Bernson, at MP 446.7. The project is
located in a corridor owned by both the Union Pacific
Railroad (UPRR) and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Authority (Metro). As part of this work, nine at-grade rail
crossings and two bridges will be reconstructed. In addition,
a second side platform and a grade separated pedestrian
underpass will be built to connect the existing and new
platform at the Northridge Station.
Currently, the single track along the corridor limits the
ability of trains to recover from any lost schedule time.
The double track will minimize the need for trains to idle
at control points. This will lead to better air quality and
lower greenhouse emissions. Upon project completion,
the upgraded street and rail crossings will enhance train
and tra;c safety and better serve passengers. The second
mainline track will improve the flow of Metrolink, Amtrak
and UPRR trains.
Metro has secured funds from the California State
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and
State Proposition 1B for final design and construction.
Measure R and other funds were used to complete the
preliminary engineering and environmental clearance.
Chatsworth to Van Nuys Double Track Project
RESEDA BLVD
TAMPA AVE
E
NORDHOFF AV
CORBIN AVE
E
WINNETKA AV
MASON AVE
DE SOTO AVE
New Second Side Platform
at Northridge Station
No Mod
Bridge
LIMEKILN CREEK
Northridge Station
Grade Crossing
Safety Enhancements
New Slope Retaining Wall
Under Nordhoff Bridge
New Single Track Bridge
at Limekiln Creek
NIA
R
PA
E
TH
ST
No Mod
Bridge
PROJECT LIM
MASO
M
WOODLEY
BALBOA
LASSEN
SEPULVEDA
DEVONSHIRE
RESEDA BL
WILBUR
CHATSWORTH
METROLINK
STATION
TAMPA
CHATSWORTH
CORBIN
DEVONSHIRE
ZELZAH
Project Map
GRANADA
HILLS
CHATSWORTH ST
NORTHRIDGE
PLUMMER
PLUMMER
California State
University
of Northridge
NORDHOFF
NORTH
HILLS
NORDHOFF
NORDHOFF
Bernson
PARTHENIA
PARTHENIA
NORTHRIDGE
METROLINK
STATION
405
Raymer
ROSCOE
SEPULVEDA
WOODLEY
BALBOA
SHERMAN
WHITE OAK
RESEDA BL
WILBUR
TAMPA
CORBIN
WINNETKA
MASON
SATICOY
RESEDA
VANOWEN
Project Development Phases
VICTORY
Public involvement is of paramount importance for all agencies and jurisdictions involved. Therefore community
Tampa
outreach will continue through the end of construction to educate, inform and garner input from stakeholders.
The flow chart belowOXNARD
highlights the major milestones in the process from beginning to end.
WOODLAND
HILLS
constructionBURBANK BL
VENT
URA B
winter 2016winter 2018
L
New Double Track Bridge
at Bull Creek
E
WOODLEY AV
Track Shift
BULL CREEK
BALBOA BLVD
Existing Track
UL
EDA
ENCINO
LINDLEY AVE
difications to
Over Reseda Blvd
TARZANA
101
S
27
final
engineering
summer 2014summer 2015
RESEDA BL
U
ENT
fall 2012-V
spring 2014
Sepulveda Dam
Recreational Area
BURBANK BL
environmental
L
review
RA B
difications to
Over Parthenia St
MITS
Van Nuys
Airport
(VNY)
DE SOTO
CANOGA
TOPANGA CANYON
CANOGA PARK
V
EP
405
Van Nuys Airport
Proposed Track
VD
OE BL
ROSC
SATICO
Contact Us
Please use the following contact tools to access more project information,
ask a question or provide comments:
Kunle Ogunrinde P.E., Project Manager
Metro
One Gateway Plaza, 99-18-2
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213.922.3476
[email protected]
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