Sound Transit has awarded a $26 million, three-year asset management support services contract to Network Rail Consulting, Inc. (NRC) to support the enhancement of asset management and maintenance practices across its Link light-rail network. 

The scope of services covers multiple engineering disciplines, including:

• Track and signaling systems.
• Traction power distribution and overhead catenary systems.
• Supervisory control and data acquisition.
• Light-rail vehicles.
• Telecommunications and data networks.  
• Station building systems, including fire detection, suppression and emergency ventilation.  

“We are proud to partner with Sound Transit as it continues to expand its Link light-rail network," said NRC CEO Nigel Ash. "This partnership reflects a shared commitment to delivering a more reliable and sustainable transit system. Through close collaboration, we will help strengthen asset performance and improve passenger experience while supporting the network’s long-term success.”

Through this partnership, NRC will support Sound Transit in:

• Developing and implementing asset management and maintenance strategies and documentation.
• Supporting the development and integration of the Enterprise Asset Management system.
• Developing and delivering training programs to embed new processes and systems.
• Establishing competence management frameworks for safety-critical activities.
• Enhancing reliability management to reduce service disruptions and improve passenger experience.
• Developing quality assurance and verification processes to strengthen operational performance.