California, USA - We are thrilled to share some exciting updates on the California High-Speed Rail Project, the longest and most ambitious infrastructure endeavor currently happening in the United States. As a family-owned brand with a core focus on safety, quality, and innovation, we are proud to be a part of this groundbreaking project along with the contractor using our Versatile Light Paver.
The California High-Speed Rail system aims to revolutionize transportation by connecting major cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego through a state-of-the-art rail network. This ambitious project consists of multiple phases, including a 171-mile interim segment, a 520-mile phase 1, and an 800-mile completion and in full operation by 2033. Recently, a second project worth $12 billion has been approved to connect the current California line from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, with $3 billion in start-up funding.
The current project area is particularly challenging due to its complex terrain and requirements for precision equipment. The chosen piece of equipment to pave each of the track beam segments is the Allen Concrete Paver’s 3636VLP, which was specifically engineered for this project. In the capable hands of Dragados/Flatiron JV, the 3636VLP exceeded everyone’s expectations for productivity on the initial pour.
Despite the design challenges, the Allen Engineering Team is proud to have played such a vital role in the development of the 3636 VLP to pave the (3) grade breaks accurately and far exceeding the customer’s production schedule. The customer's response was overwhelmingly positive, with the project manager stating, "With this being our first time using a piece of equipment like this, I expected some hiccups with the pour, but was pleasantly surprised at how efficient & productive this paver was tonight." The general superintendent said: “paving two areas in 6 hours compared to placing and screeding one area in a 6-hour time frame by hand was awesome to see.”
Success stories like these serve as a testament to Allen Engineering’s commitment to quality, innovation, and teamwork. Keep an eye out for more success stories from Allen Engineering.
Contact:
Rachel Combs
870-236-7751 EXT. 172
