RailWorks Secured Contracts for Los Angeles Metro Projects
The firm will manage new infrastructure improvements for the A&E and K rail lines ahead of the 2028 Olympic games.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Construction
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RailWorks has been awarded two major contracts by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to upgrade local transit infrastructure. The projects include siding improvements and the construction of new traction power substations to support expanded rail service.
Why it matters
These upgrades aim to boost electrical capacity and operational efficiency for the regional rail network. The improvements are part of a broader push to accommodate increased ridership and more frequent train service in anticipation of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic games.
The K Line project, valued at approximately $24.5 million, will construct two new traction power substations. The A&E Line scope involves building four new interlockings and performing siding improvements at Anaheim Street, Avenue 34, Expo/Bundy, and Degnan.
The players
RailWorks
This infrastructure firm specializes in track construction and maintenance for passenger and freight rail systems.
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
This agency serves as the primary transportation planner and transit operator for the Los Angeles region.
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
This municipal utility provides electricity and water services to residents and critical infrastructure projects in Los Angeles.
Southern California Edison
This electric utility company provides power to a large portion of the Southern California region.
The details
The A&E Line project utilizes a Construction Manager/General Contractor model to manage pre-construction planning, while the K Line work follows a design-build approach for end-to-end delivery. The K Line improvements are designed to facilitate three-car train operations running at five-minute headways through coordination with local utility providers.
Timeline
RailWorks announced the delivery model for the A&E project on October 13, 2026.
Construction on the K Line project is expected to begin in 2028.
The Olympic and Paralympic games are scheduled for 2028.
Substantial completion of the K Line project is expected in mid-2029.
Market Landscape
This move positions RailWorks within a competitive landscape of firms vying for major transit upgrades driven by the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic games. The integration of design-build and CM/GC models reflects a broader industry shift toward integrated project delivery to ensure timely completion of critical urban transit hubs.
Commuters can expect infrastructure improvements designed to support more frequent service and three-car train operations on the K Line. These upgrades aim to provide a more reliable and higher-capacity transit experience across the A, E, and K rail lines.
The takeaway
These rail projects reflect a targeted effort to modernize Los Angeles transit capacity ahead of upcoming international events. Riders should anticipate potential long-term benefits in train frequency and service efficiency as these infrastructure upgrades progress through the end of the decade.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Railway Track and Structures.
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