EPC-LSTK: Modernization of Buenos Aires subways line A that includes the renewal of the existing rails by new ones with welded long rail crushed stones, ballast and double concrete ties with elastic soft bed plate in 16 km long tunnel, 22 railway direction change modules, renewal of bumpers by ones of hydraulic operation, new drainage system linked to 8 pumping wells, modification of existing tunnel by widening it to allow the circulation of future cars of longer dimension, remodeling of the stations and installation of mechanic stairways, elevators for disabled people and a new ventilation system by forced air and automatic mechanisms for the extraction of smoke in case of fire.
Country: Argentina
Type: Infrastructure & Public Works
Name: Upgrade of Buenos Aires Subway – “A” Line
Customer: Secretaria de Transportes y Comunicaciones (Transports and Communication Secretariat)
Completion Year: 2006