SEPTA awarded a consultant contract to HNTB Corporation for the final design phase of the King of Prussia Rail (KOP Rail) Project. This marks another major milestone for the project, which will extend the existing Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL) four miles into King of Prussia, providing a “one-seat” ride from any station along the NHSL, including 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby and Norristown Transportation Center.

The total contract amount for Basic Design and Construction Documentation (Phase A) and Construction Related Services (Phase B) is $124,999,678.

The contract with HNTB will progress the engineering and architectural design from 30% to final design, which is required for the project to be eligible for Federal Transit Administration New Starts Capital Investment Grant funding.

SEPTA’s Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget commits $390 million to advance KOP Rail, and the Authority will seek a Capital Investment Grant to support up to 60% of the total project cost.

Construction is expected to begin in 2025 if full funding is secured.

KOP Rail is a key component of SEPTA Forward, SEPTA’s Strategic Plan, which focuses on increased connectivity, access, and equity. Together with other SEPTA Forward initiatives, such as Trolley Modernization and Bus Revolution, it promotes and strengthens regional growth and connects people with opportunity.

For more information about KOP Rail, visit kingofprussiarail.com.

-via Press Release