Current Projects

ACSES II Positive Train Control

MBTA –Heavy Rail

Project is the complete installation and test of the PTC and ATC equipment onboard 218 MBTA vehicles. All vehicles are existing and need retrofit work to install the equipment. Project includes completing the software upload, configuration, and updates.

RL Controls Scope

  • Install of all Positive Train Control Equipment
  • Software
  • System Integration
  • Static and Dynamic Testing
  • Service and Support
  • Northside ATC RF Design Services

Communication System Upgrade

MDOT –Light Rail

Project is the overhaul of the existing Light Rail Vehicles.  RL Controls is modernizing the Communications network, CCTV network and wayside offload backhaul system as well as onboard APC system. There are 53 Vehicles and2 Rail Maintenance Yards.

RL Controls Scope

  • Communication System Design
  • Implementation
  • Automatic Passenger Counters
  • Wayside Network Design and Install

Communications Based Train Control

MDOT –Heavy Rail

Project is both onboard and wayside.  MTA is purchasing new train cars and replacing its existing train control system. RL Controls is designing the onboard Communications Systems and the wayside network. There are 40 Married Pairs, 15.6 Miles of Track, and 1 Large Maintenance Yard

RL Controls Scope

  • Wayside Wireless Network Design for CBTC
  • Onboard CCTV system Design
  • Onboard Communications System Design
  • PA and PIS Network Design
  • Onboard Equipment Manufacturing
  • Install Plans Onboard and Wayside
  • Testing and Commissioning Onboard and Wayside
  • Staffing

Red Line Security Upgrade

MBTA – Security Infrastructure

Project is the upgrade of the existing security IT equipment and security improvements at the Red Line Stations.

RL Controls Scope

  • Design, Install, Testing, and Commissioning
  • Real time Camera Surveillance Systems (CCTV)
  • Electronic Access Control Systems (EACS)
  • Passenger Assistance Telephone (PAT) systems
  • System Integration to
    • Existing Lenel Onguard
    • Genetec Omnicast Video Management System (VMS),
    • Zenitel-Stentofon Alphacom (Intercom)
    • MBTA Security Wide Area Network (SWAN)

Silver Line Security Upgrade

MBTA – Security Infrastructure

Project is the upgrade of the existing security IT equipment and security improvements at the Silver Line Stations.

RL Controls Scope

  • Design, Install, Testing, and Commissioning
  • Real time Camera Surveillance Systems (CCTV)
  • Electronic Access Control Systems (EACS)
  • Passenger Assistance Telephone (PAT) systems
  • System Integration to
    • Existing Lenel Onguard
    • Genetec Omnicast Video Management System (VMS),
    • Zenitel-Stentofon Alphacom (Intercom)
    • MBTA Security Wide Area Network (SWAN)

Tunnel Portal Monitoring System

MBTA – Security Infrastructure

Project is the upgrade of the Tunnel Portal Monitoring System (TPMS) for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). The Tunnel Portal Monitoring System covers locations where transit services transition from above ground to below ground. The TPMS is considered a critical system for MBTA Operations and Security.

RL Controls Scope

  • Design
  • Install of LIDAR, IP Cameras, and other equipment.
  • System Integration
  • Genetec, Lenel and other software and systems
  • Testing
  • Warranty

Public Safety RF Network

MTA – Police Infrastructure

Project is to complete an RF network covering the footprint of the Long Island and Metro North Railroads for the MTA Police.

RL Controls Scope

  • Civil Site Management
    • Site development
    • Antennas Placement
    • Communications Shelters
    • Generators
  • Site Testing
  • Quality Inspection and Punchlist Development
  • Site Maintenance and Service

Green Line Extension

MBTA Transit – Rail Infrastructure

Project is to support the technology being installed in the new Green Line status under development.

RL Controls Scope

  • Equipment Rack Build Outs
  • Product and Full System Testing
  • Product Procurement and Warehousing
  • On Site SIT Testing

Bus Camera Surveillance System

Montebello Bus Lines 

Project is the design, install and maintenance of a Camera surveillance system for the Montebello fleet of buses and Maintenance Yard.

RL Controls Scope

  • Design
  • Install of NVR, IP Cameras, Routers and other equipment in all buses.
  • System Integration with other onboard and yard systems
  • Genetec and other software and systems integration
  • Testing
  • Warranty

Driver Barriers/Shield Install

Broward Co Transit – Bus

Project is to install Bus driver barriers or shields on 248 buses.

RL Controls Scope

  • Install Driver Barriers/Shields

RF Design Northside ATC Project

MBTA – PTC System RF Design

Project is the for RF Engineering design services for the MBAT North Side ATC Project.  Hitachi Rail is removing all of the intermediate signals and the RF design needs to be prepared for the new configuration.

RL Controls Scope

  • Preliminary Design and Heat Maps
  • Site Surveys
  • RF Coverage Design
  • Carrier to Interface Analysis
  • Testing/Studies
  • Commissioning

South Coast Rail Project

MBTA Transit – Rail Infrastructure

Project is part of our $8 billion, five-year capital investment program, the South Coast Rail project will offer a reliable transit connection between southeastern Massachusetts and Boston.

RL Controls Scope

  • Positive Train Control Design
  • Product and Full System Testing
  • Product Procurement and Warehousing
  • On Site SIT Testing

Passenger Wi-Fi Install

Amtrak – Heavy Rail

Project is to install Wi-Fi in Amtrak trains all over the country. RL Controls has completed install in Chicago, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Seattle, and Oakland.

RL Controls Scope

  • Install all Wi-Fi equipment
  • Testing system and Sweeping Antennas

Bus Service Contract

MBTA – Bus

Project is to service and maintain the CAD/AVL System and equipment on the fleet of MBTA buses.

RL Controls Scope

  • 24/7 Service and Trouble Calls
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Onboard and Depo Service
  • System Monitoring

Public Safety Vehicle Install

Massport – Public Safety

Project is to upgrade RF radio network throughout Massport fleet of vehicles.  Vehicles include everything from Fire Service vehicles, Fire Boats, Snowplows, Service vehicles, and Supervisor vehicles.

RL Controls Scope

  • Complete pilot vehicles
  • Develop install documentation for each vehicle type
  • Remove Motorola Equipment, cables, and antennas.
  • Install New Radio equipment, all cabling and antennas.

Sweep Antennas and Test System (all ATPs)