Greenfield platform extension project

This page provides an overview of a 2019-2019 project that extended the length of the high-level station platform in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

The extensed of the platform allows for simultaneous level access boarding/disembarking of three passenger cars (one door each of the lead and rear cars / both doors of the middle car).

In summary, the project includes the following components:

the high-level platform will be extended from its current length of 46 feet to a a length of 146 feet
the canopies will be extended to cover the entire length of the expanded platform
new ramps and stairs will be constructed to access the platform extensions
Existing ramps, stairs, handrails and guard fence will be modified where required to coordinate with the new construction
Closed-circuit video cameras will be added along with station wayfinding signage

Selected drawings

Elevation / Sections | Greenfield station

Project milestones

July 11, 2018 | The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (for MassDOT) formally advertised MBTA Contract No. T92CN02 – the Knowledge Corridor Northampton and Greenfield Station Platform Extension Project.

August 9, 2018 | Bids were opened and the apparent low bidder is Newport Construction Corp. of Nashua, New Hampshire with a bid of $2,561,000. If all goes well, the contract will be awarded without delay and work will start in September.

October 26, 2018 | Notice to Proceed issued.

March 2019 | Work at the site starts.

May 2019 | Timber work at the work site now underway.

Late June 2019 | All timber work would appear to be complete. Electrical work is now well underway.

August 2019 | Substantial completion of the project.