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Mass TransitThe network of trains, buses and subways in Chicagoland is a vital part of the city’s infrastructure and essential to its economy. Mass transit helps to mitigate the Chicago area’s rush-hour traffic jams, and benefits more than just its riders by offering an alternative to the automobile that reduces both gasoline use and air pollution. Divane Bros. Electric Co. has been involved in constructing and supporting the electrical infrastructure of mass transit systems for decades. From traction power systems to busway lighting and station relighting, Divane Bros. Electric Co. has been a leader in the construction and modernization of mass transit facilities. |
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Chicago Transit AuthorityThe Chicago Transit Authority along with the Chicago Department of Transportation has been a long standing client for Divane Bros. Electric Co. From station and platform rehabilitation, to traction power upgrades and communication systems, DBEC has, and continues, to provide this vital transportation hub with solutions to all their electrical needs. Completed Projects Include:
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Jackson Platform and Red Line Subway StationsThe Chicago Transit Authority’s rehabilitation of the State Street Subway Continuous Platform included work from the Adams / Jackson Station to the Congress / Van Buren Station as well as the Transfer Tunnel between the Red & Blue Lines. Work on this project consisted of updating the platform level and subway station areas, and had to be performed while keeping the platforms open for public use during construction. Divane Bros. Electric Co.’s work on these areas included completely new electrical services, switchgear, lighting, and backup power services, including a DC Static Inverter. New communications systems were also installed, including a fiber optic communications cabling system, an audio/visual public address system, supervisory monitoring systems, and new fire alarm and CCTV systems. |
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Chicago Ave. Subway StationThe Chicago Transit Authority’s recent renovation of the Chicago Avenue / State Street Subway was an extensive reconstruction that included structural expansion and complete remodeling of interior finishes. To make the project even more ambitious, all work had to be performed while this station, one of the city’s busiest, remained open to the public Divane Bros.’ work included installing new electrical services, power distribution vaults for Commonwealth Edison, switchgear, lighting, and backup power services, including a DC Static Inverter, which was the first unit of its kind installed on the CTA. Divane Bros. also installed communications systems including fiber optic, an audio/visual public address system, supervisory monitoring, and fire alarm systems. The project also included new street lighting and traffic signal work at the intersection of Chicago & State streets and new lighting at the Holy Name Cathedral (located adjacent to the work site). |
Blue Line RehabilitationDivane Bros. Electric Co. played a central role in the extensive renovation of the CTA Douglas Blue Line “L” train line. Safety and modernization concerns were rectified with the installation of a video surveillance system, updated lighting, public address system, SCADA system, SONET OC-48 networking, new communications head end equipment. Customers see fewer delays due to the two new and three rehabilitated DC Traction Power Substations and the new traction power rail in the 54th Street storage yard built and installed by Divane Bros. Electric Co. |
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Orange LineOver a two year span, Divane Bros. Electric Co. furnished and installed communications equipment and fiber optic and copper cabling along 15 miles of the Orange Line train tracks from Midway airport to the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago. Divane Bros. Electric Co. later updated the system and relocated the Orange Line’s head end and communications equipment from the Merchandise Mart to the CTA’s new facility at 120 N. Racine. |
State Street Subway RehabilitationThe City of Chicago has relied on Divane Bros. for many years, and contracted with Divane when it needed to renovate one of its busiest and most visible subway stations. Originally constructed in the early 1940’s, the State Street subway was a marvel of its time. Along with its pioneering use of fluorescent lighting, this subway also received widespread recognition for its advanced ventilation, drainage and signal systems. More than a half a century later, these once revolutionary features had begun to show their age. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) decided to renovate the State Street subway’s Jackson platform and transfer tunnel, which is now part of the Red Line. The CTA contracted with Divane Bros. to renovate the lighting, electrical, and public address systems. The new platform is safer and more user-friendly, with excellent lighting, clearer, easier-to-read graphics, and a new public address system that is cleverly integrated within the light tray. These improvements have provided millions of travelers with state-of-the-art amenities, and have returned the subway to a 21st century version of its original glory. This project is the latest in a series of transit station rehabilitations that are a part of the City of Chicago’s commitment to improving public transportation in Chicago, and Divane Bros. has been a key element in their success. |
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METRA (Metropolitan Rail)Divane Bros. Electric Co.’s diverse talents and expertise have been utilized through the years by the Metropolitan Rail Authority. Listed below are a few of the projects we have constructed over the years illustrating the wide range of electrical installations that we can provide. Completed Projects Include:
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California Avenue YardDivane Bros. Electric Co. served as the Prime Contractor in a major renovation of the Union Pacific California Avenue Train Storage Yard. The multi-million dollar work consisted of three steel bridge structures with 400 amp automatic power reels for storage trains standby power. All the aerial 15 kv feeders were eliminated and replaced with new medium voltage power cables. A new primary lineup of equipment was installed with four double ended substations to power the entire yard. |
O'Hare ATS (People Mover)The Airport Transit System (ATS), located at O’Hare International Airport, is a quick, convenient, and economical way to get around the airport. The ATS is a free, 24-hour rail system that operates between the three domestic terminals, the international terminal, and long term parking. Divane Bros. Electric Co. provided the traction power installation, including all sub-station work, for the operation of the fully automated system. The rail line spans 2.7 miles and accommodates up to 2,400 passengers per hour. From beginning to end – Terminal 1 to Remote Parking Lot ‘E’ – the travel time is just nine minutes. |
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Other Transit ProjectsDivane Bros. Electric Co. has been involved in electrical construction for the transportation industry in the Chicagoland Area for decades. In addition to providing the Chicago Transit Authority and METRA quality electrical installations, Divane has provided numerous other transportation related construction projects. Completed Projects Include:
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