Appendix A

Topographic Maps
CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

COUNTY

CHESTER

COUNTY

PHILADELPHIA

COUNTY

2

4

3

1

Norristown

Quadrangle

Valley Forge

Quadrangle

Lansdowne

Quadrangle

Germantown

Quadrangle

Philadelphia

Quadrangle

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ZOO SUBSTATION
NORRISTOWN QUADRANGLE

LANSDOWNE QUADRANGLE

PHILADELPHIA QUADRANGLE

GERMANTOWN QUADRANGLE

BRYN MAWR SUBSTATION

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

COUNTY

CHESTER

COUNTY

PHILADELPHIA

COUNTY

2

4

3

1

Norristown

Quadrangle

Valley Forge

Quadrangle

Lansdowne

Quadrangle

Germantown

Quadrangle

Philadelphia

Quadrangle

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VALLEY FORGE QUADRANGLE

NORRISTOWN QUADRANGLE

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

COUNTY

CHESTER

COUNTY

PHILADELPHIA

COUNTY

2

4

3

1

Norristown

Quadrangle

Valley Forge

Quadrangle

Lansdowne

Quadrangle

Germantown

Quadrangle

Philadelphia

Quadrangle

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PAOLI SUBSTATION

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

COUNTY

CHESTER

COUNTY

PHILADELPHIA

COUNTY

2

4

3

1

Norristown

Quadrangle

Valley Forge

Quadrangle

Lansdowne

Quadrangle

Germantown

Quadrangle

Philadelphia

Quadrangle

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Aerial Photographs
ZOO SUBSTATION § ̈¦076

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34TH ST

FORTIETH ST

KELLY DR

34 TH ST

POPLAR DRIVE

PARKSIDE AV

LANCASTER AV

THIRTY-THIRD ST

MANTUA AVE

KELLY DR

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

PLYMOUTH

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

SCHUYLKILL

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

4

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BELMONT AV

PARKSIDE AV

FIFTYSECOND ST

48TH ST

LANCASTER AV

S. CONCOURSE DR

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

PLYMOUTH

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

SCHUYLKILL

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

4

3

1

6 5

8

7

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59TH ST

54RD ST

SIXTYTHIRD ST

57TH ST

LANSDOWNE AVE

JEFFERSON ST

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

PLYMOUTH

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

SCHUYLKILL

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

4

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

£¤001

£¤030

WYNNEWOOD RD

BOWMAN AV

SIXTYTHIRD ST

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

PLYMOUTH

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

SCHUYLKILL

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

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HAVERFORD AV

BOWMAN AV

WYNNEWOOD RD

WYNNEWOOD AV

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

PLYMOUTH

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

SCHUYLKILL

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

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LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

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£¤030 MONTGOMERY AV

WYNNEWOOD RD

ARGYLE RD

CHURCH RD

ARDMORE AV

ANDERSON AV

MILL CREEK RD

SIMPSON RD

WYNNEWOOD RD

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

PLYMOUTH

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

SCHUYLKILL

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

COUNTY CHESTER

COUNTY

PHILADELPHIA

COUNTY

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MONTGOMERY AV

COLLEGE AV

OLD RAILROAD AV

NEW GULPH RD

PENNSWOOD RD

PENN ST

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

PLYMOUTH

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

SCHUYLKILL

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

COUNTY CHESTER

COUNTY

PHILADELPHIA

COUNTY

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY

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MONTGOMERY AV

MORRIS AV

OLD GULPH RD

COUNTY LINE RD

ROBERTS RD

CONESTOGA RD

NEW GULPH RD

BRYN

MAWR AV

COUNTY LINE RD

ROBERTS RD

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

PLYMOUTH

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

SCHUYLKILL

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

COUNTY CHESTER

COUNTY

PHILADELPHIA

COUNTY

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ITHAN AV

MONTGOMERY AV

COUNTY LINE RD

COUNTY LINE RD

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

PLYMOUTH

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

SCHUYLKILL

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

COUNTY CHESTER

COUNTY

PHILADELPHIA

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RADNOR CHESTER RD

KING OF PRUSSIA RD

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

CITY OF

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LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

PLYMOUTH

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

SCHUYLKILL

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

COUNTY CHESTER

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PHILADELPHIA

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TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

PLYMOUTH

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

SCHUYLKILL

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

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MEDIA

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CONSHOHOCKEN

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NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

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PHILADELPHIA

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EAGLE RD

WAYNE AV

OLD EAGLE SCHOOL RD CROTON RD

SUGARTOWN RD

CONESTOGA RD

CONESTOGA RD

CITY OF

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LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

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EDGMONT

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PLYMOUTH

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SPRINGFIELD

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SCHUYLKILL

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UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

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BOROUGH

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MEDIA

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 Appendix D

Cultural Resources Mapping and 

Correspondence
PA Bureau of Historic Preservation:

Archaeology Concurrence Letter 1

11/15/11

Lower Merion Historical Commission Comment Letter

5/25/12


PA Bureau of Historic Preservation:

Archaeology Concurrence Letter 2

1/15/13

Haverford Station

Haverford Township Historical Commission Letter

7/8/13

Haverford Station Neighborhood Coalition Letter

7/11/13







PA Bureau of Historic Preservation : National Register 

of Historic Places Eligibility Initial Response Letter

3/16/15


PA Bureau of Historic Preservation: National Register of Historic 

Places Eligibility Additional Information Response Letter

4/24/15


Federal Railroad Administration: 

Signed Tribal Consultation Letters

8/26/15
























PA Bureau of Historic Preservation: 

Adverse Effects Concurrence Letter

10/8/15
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission 

Bureau for Historic Preservation 

Commonwealth Keystone Building, 2nd Floor 

400 North Street 

Harrisburg, PA 17120-0093 

www.phmc.state.pa.us

 

 

8 October 2015 

David Valenstein 

Chief, Environmental and Systems Planning Division 

Federal Railroad Administration 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington DC 20590 

Re: 2012-0005-042-R and V 

Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Upgrade 

Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties 

Dear Mr. Valenstein: 

Thank you for submitting information concerning the above referenced project. The Bureau for Historic 

Preservation (the State Historic Preservation Office) reviews projects in accordance with state and federal laws. 

Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, and the implementing regulations (36 CFR Part 

800) of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, is the primary federal legislation. The Environmental 

Rights amendment, Article 1, Section 27 of the Pennsylvania Constitution and the Pennsylvania History Code, 

37 Pa. Cons. Stat. Section 500 et seq. (1988) is the primary state legislation. These laws include consideration of 

the project's potential effects on both historic and archaeological resources. 

We are in agreement that the above listed project will adversely affect historic properties due to the removal 

and replacement of catenary structures and the Bryn Mawr Substation, contributing resources to the 

Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line (Philadelphia to Harrisburg) (Key No. 105675). We are of the opinion that 

there has been adequate consultation with our office and the consulting parties regarding ways to avoid, 

minimize, or mitigate effects on historic properties. We look forward to a review of a draft Memorandum of 

Agreement that includes the mitigation measures discussed at the September 2, 2015 meeting and outlined in 

the associated follow up memorandum of September 29, 2015. Finally, to comply with the regulations of the 

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, you must follow the procedures outlined in 36 CFR 800.6, when 

the effect is adverse. 

Please contact Barbara Frederick at (717) 772-0921 for further information regarding this review. 

Sincerely, 

 

Douglas C. McLearen, Chief 

Division of Archaeology & Protection 

DCM/bcf 

cc: Allen Heist, Stell Environmental 

 Michelle Fishburne, FRA 

 Johnette Davies, Amtrak 
PA State Historic Preservation Office: 

Construction Entrance Impact Response

1/7/16

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation:

Consultation Response

6/27/16 
June 27, 2016

Ms. Laura A. Shick

Environmental Protection Specialist

Federal Railroad Administration

Office of Railroad Policy and Development

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Ref: Amtrak Electrification Transmission Line Project between the Philadelphia Zoo & Paoli Substations

Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Dear Ms. Shick:

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) has received your notification and supporting 

documentation regarding the adverse effects of the referenced undertaking on a property or properties listed 

or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Based upon the information provided, we 

have concluded that Appendix A, Criteria for Council Involvement in Reviewing Individual Section 106 

Cases, of our regulations, “Protection of Historic Properties” (36 CFR Part 800), does not apply to this 

undertaking. Accordingly, we do not believe that our participation in the consultation to resolve adverse 

effects is needed. However, if we receive a request for participation from the State Historic Preservation 

Officer (SHPO), Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO), affected Indian tribe, a consulting party, or 

other party, we may reconsider this decision. Additionally, should circumstances change, and it is determined 

that our participation is needed to conclude the consultation process, please notify us.

Pursuant to 36 CFR §800.6(b)(1)(iv), you will need to file the final Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), 

developed in consultation with the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and any other 

consulting parties, and related documentation with the ACHP at the conclusion of the consultation process.

The filing of the MOA, and supporting documentation with the ACHP is required in order to complete the 

requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

Thank you for providing us with the notification of adverse effect. If you have any questions or require 

further assistance, please contact Christopher Wilson at 202-517- 0229 or via e-mail at cwilson@achp.gov.

Sincerely,

LaShavio Johnson

Historic Preservation Technician

Office of Federal Agency Programs
PA State Historic Preservation Office: 

Design Revisions Response

7/19/16 
Commonwealth Keystone Building | 400 North Street | 2nd Floor | Harrisburg, PA 17120 | 717.783.8947 

19 July 2016 

Michael M. Johnsen 

Acting Division Director, Environmental and Corridor Division 

Federal Railroad Administration 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington DC 20590 

Re: 2012-0005-042-X 

Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Upgrade, 

Addendum to Determination of Effects Report 

Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia 

Counties 

Dear Mr. Johnsen: 

Thank you for submitting information concerning the above referenced project. The 

Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office reviews projects in accordance with state 

and federal laws. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, and the 

implementing regulations (36 CFR Part 800) of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 

is the primary federal legislation. The Environmental Rights amendment, Article 1, Section 27 

of the Pennsylvania Constitution and the Pennsylvania History Code, 37 Pa. Cons. Stat. 

Section 500 et seq. (1988) is the primary state legislation. These laws include consideration 

of the project's potential effects on both historic and archaeological resources. 

Above Ground Resources 

We are in agreement that the above listed project will adversely affect historic properties due 

to the removal and replacement of catenary structures and the Bryn Mawr Substation, 

contributing resources to the Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line (Philadelphia to Harrisburg) 

(Key No. 105675). We are also in agreement that the proposed design revisions presented in 

your letter of June 17, 2016 (and associated reporting documentation), will not adversely 

affect any other historic properties within the Area of Potential Effect (APE). We look forward 

to receipt of consulting party comments on the addendum to the effect report and review of 

the revised draft of the Memorandum of Agreement. 

For additional information concerning this review, please contact Barbara Frederick at 

bafrederic@pa.gov or (717) 772-0921. 

Sincerely,

Douglas C. McLearen, Chief 

Division of Archaeology and Protection 

DCM/bcf 

 cc: Johnette Davies, AMTRAK 
Memorandum of Agreement 

2/24/17 
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

AMONG

THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION,

THE NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION,

THE RAILROAD MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA 

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, AND THE

PENNSYLVANIA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE

REGARDING THE AMTRAK ZOO TO PAOLI ELECTRIFICATION

TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

IN PHILADELPHIA, MONTGOMERY, DELAWARE, AND

CHESTER COUNTIES, PENNSYLVANIA

WHEREAS, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) proposes the Amtrak 

Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project (Project) to modernize and upgrade the 

electrification system on a 20-mile section of Amtrak’s Keystone Corridor between the 

Philadelphia Zoo Substation (Zoo Substation) in Philadelphia and the Paoli Substation in Paoli, 

extending through portions of Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester Counties, 

Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, Amtrak has determined that implementation of the Project requires upgrades 

or replacement of the 80- to-100-year-old system elements with approximately 325 new catenary 

structures, transmission lines, signal power lines, and replacement of the existing 100-year-old 

Bryn Mawr Substation; and

WHEREAS, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) provided funding for design and 

review of the Project pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. § 4321 et. 

seq.) (NEPA), and anticipates providing financial assistance for construction of the Project; and

WHEREAS the Project would be an “Undertaking” under Section 106 of the National

Historic Preservation Act, as amended (54 U.S.C. § 306108) (Section 106) if FRA provides 

financial assistance for construction of the Project; and

WHEREAS, FRA, and Amtrak on behalf of FRA, has consulted with the Pennsylvania 

Historical and Museum Commission, which acts as the State Historic Preservation Office (PA 

SHPO), pursuant to authority provided by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) 

regulations implementing Section 106 (36 CFR Part 800), including participating in the consultation

process; and

WHEREAS, in a letter dated February 9, 2012, FRA and Amtrak invited 41 organizations,

institutions, governmental agencies, elected officials, and individuals to participate as Consulting

Parties for the purposes of Section 106, including the resolution of adverse effects of the Project, 

and the following Consulting Parties actively participated in consultation:

Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia

Delaware Valley Association of Rail Passengers, Inc.

Haverford Township Historical Commission

Lower Merion Township Historic Architectural Review Board

Radnor Township Historic Architectural Review Board

National Railway Historical Society, Philadelphia Chapter, Inc.
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Haverford Station Historic District Neighborhood Coalition 

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania; and 

WHEREAS, in a letter dated August 26, 2015, FRA invited potentially interested Native 

American Tribes to consult and sought comments from the following Tribes for the purposes of 

complying with Section 106 and the requirements of government-to-government consultation:

Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; Delaware Nation; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Eastern 

Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; Onondaga Nation; St. Regis Mohawk Tribe; Shawnee Tribe; and the 

Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation of Wisconsin; and only the Delaware Tribe 

provided comments; and

WHEREAS, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania (RRMPA) and Southeastern 

Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), the latter of which is the lessee of the Bryn 

Mawr Station from Amtrak pursuant to that certain Lease Agreement between National Railroad 

Passenger Corporation and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority dated January 1, 

1987, as amended, participated in the consultation and have been invited to be Signatories to this 

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) because they will be responsible for executing portions of the 

mitigation stipulations herein; and FRA, Amtrak, and PA SHPO are also Signatories to this MOA;

and

WHEREAS, FRA is the lead federal agency for the Project under NEPA and is preparing 

an Environmental Assessment for the Project, and under 36 C.F.R. § 800.8 FRA has coordinated

the Section 106 and NEPA processes; and

WHEREAS, FRA and Amtrak have established the Area of Potential Effects (APE), as 

defined in 36 CFR § 800.16(d), to include the segment of the right-of-way (roughly 100 feet in 

width) from its point of departure from Amtrak’s Zoo Substation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to 

Paoli Substation, in Paoli (Tredyffrin and Willistown Townships), Pennsylvania, for a distance of 

approximately 20 miles, as described and shown in the report entitled Historic Resources 

Study/Determination of Eligibility, Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project, 

Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties, Pennsylvania, E.R. #2012-0005-42

dated February 2015, and PA SHPO concurred with Amtrak’s efforts to identify historic properties

within this APE on April 24, 2015; and

WHEREAS, FRA and Amtrak have identified 27 historic properties in the APE, and the 

PA SHPO concurred with this identification on March 16, 2015, and April 24, 2015; and

WHEREAS, one of the identified historic properties in the APE is the Pennsylvania

Railroad Main Line (Philadelphia to Harrisburg) (Key No. 105675), which was determined eligible 

for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) by the PA SHPO on September 14, 

1993, and again on November 16, 2007; and

WHEREAS, the existing catenary structures and the Bryn Mawr Substation building are 

Contributing Resources to the NRHP-eligible Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line (Philadelphia to 

Harrisburg); and

WHEREAS, through consultation, FRA determined that the Project will have an Adverse 

Effect on one historic property within the APE, namely, the Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line 

(Philadelphia to Harrisburg), because of the removal of the existing catenary structures and the 

Bryn Mawr Substation building, as discussed in the Determination of Effects Report, dated August 
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2015; and the same report describes the no adverse and no effect findings regarding other historic 

properties in the APE; and the PA SHPO concurred with these findings on October 8, 2015; and

WHEREAS, through consultation, FRA determined that revisions to the design of certain 

catenary structures associated with the Project would have no additional adverse effects on historic 

properties, as discussed in an Addendum to the Determination of Effects Report, dated June 2016, 

and the PA SHPO concurred with this finding on July 19, 2016; and

WHEREAS, FRA and Amtrak have explored options to avoid the adverse effect to the 

Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line and concluded that such options are not practicable, as discussed 

in the August 2015 Determination of Effects Report; and

WHEREAS, all actions necessary to implement the Project will occur in areas disturbed by 

previous construction, as documented in the Phase IA Geomorphology/Archaeology 

Reconnaissance Survey Report dated December 2012 and in a subsequent letter to PA SHPO dated 

December 22, 2015; and FRA determined and PA SHPO concurred on January 25, 2013 and 

January 7, 2016, respectively, that no archaeological investigations are necessary for the Project;

and

WHEREAS, FRA and Amtrak conducted public involvement meetings from 2012 through 

2015, which included meetings with public officials, general public meetings, and meetings with 

the Section 106 Consulting Parties; and

WHEREAS, FRA received a request for additional information from the Delaware Tribe of 

Indians in a letter dated October 2, 2015 and FRA submitted the requested information on 

December 22, 2015, which included a copy of the Phase IA Geomorphology/Archaeology 

Reconnaissance Survey Report, the Unanticipated Discoveries Plan, and mapping showing the 

proposed footprint and construction entrance at the Bryn Mawr Substation; and no other tribes 

provided comments or requested additional information regarding the Project; and

WHEREAS, on June 21, 2016 FRA notified the ACHP of the determination of adverse

effect in accordance with 36 CFR § 800.6(a)(l), and in a letter dated June 27, 2016, the ACHP

declined to participate in the consultation process;

NOW, THEREFORE, FRA, Amtrak, RRMPA, PA SHPO, and SEPTA, only to the extent 

these stipulations are applicable to SEPTA, (each, a Signatory and together the Signatories) agree

that the Project, if it becomes an Undertaking, will be implemented in accordance with the

following stipulations in order to minimize impacts and mitigate adverse effects on historic

properties, and that these stipulations will govern the Undertaking and all of its parts until this

MOA expires or it is terminated.

STIPULATIONS

FRA will ensure that the following measures are carried out:

I. Applicability 

A. This MOA would apply to FRA’s Undertaking and would only bind FRA if FRA 

provides financial assistance for the construction of the Project.
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B. This MOA may apply should another Federal agency have an Undertaking as part 

of the Project; that agency may agree to comply with the terms of this MOA and 

become a Signatory to fulfill its Section 106 responsibilities as provided for in 

Stipulation V.E.

II. Professional Qualification Standards

Amtrak will ensure that all historic preservation and documentation work carried out

pursuant to this MOA will be done by or under the direct supervision of a qualified 

professional or qualified professionals in the discipline of architectural history who meet[s] 

the relevant standards outlined in the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification 

Standards for Architectural Historians (48 FR 44738-9).

III. Minimization Measures

A. As a result of consultation, Amtrak has decreased the proposed catenary structure 

heights to the extent feasible without adversely impacting railroad safety and 

operations.

B. Amtrak commits to a tree trimming program to facilitate Project construction in lieu 

of removing multiple trees. Selected trees may be removed within Amtrak’s rightof-way. Trimming will adhere to the program outlined in tree trimming plans dated 

March 17, 2016, and appended to this MOA as Attachment 1.

C. Amtrak commits to the placement of new catenary structures as near as practicable

to the existing structures, and that existing catenary structures will be removed, to 

minimize visual effects. 

D. Amtrak commits to avoiding physical impacts to the following historic train stations 

located along the Project corridor: Overbrook, Merion, Wynnewood, Haverford, 

Villanova, Radnor, Wayne, and Stafford.

IV. Mitigation Measures

A. Documentation

1. Amtrak will record the existing Bryn Mawr Substation and related catenary 

system to Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) Documentation 

Level II, as outlined in the publication, Secretary of the Interior’s Standards 

and Guidelines for Architectural and Engineering Documentation: 

HABS/HAER Standards, available 

on http://www.nps.gov/hdp/standards/standards.pdf. Documentation Level 

II includes a narrative with the history and description of the resource, 

archival photographs, and copies of selected existing historic drawings. 

Amtrak’s current existing conditions drawings may be supplemented with 

new measured drawings, to the extent that it is necessary to sufficiently 
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document the resources. The documentation will describe the design of the

existing Bryn Mawr Substation as well as the design of the catenary system 

in the Project APE, including all four types of catenary structures present

along the railroad right-of-way. Amtrak will consult with PA SHPO to 

determine the extent of the documentation (e.g., format and length of

narrative, quantity of photographs, and extent of documentation using 

historic or new measured drawings) prior to beginning the work. Prior to 

beginning field documentation, Amtrak will consult with RRMPA to use its 

collections and expertise as described in Stipulation IV.A.2. Amtrak will 

provide the draft documentation to PA SHPO for review and comment as 

described in Stipulation V.B. Amtrak will complete the agreed-upon 

photographic documentation prior to beginning demolition activities.

Amtrak will deposit the final documentation of the existing Bryn Mawr 

Substation and related catenary system at RRMPA, the State Museum of 

Pennsylvania, and the Lower Merion Historical Society. 

2. RRMPA will provide Amtrak with access to its collections and technical 

expertise to inform the content of the documentation effort described in 

Stipulation IV.A.1, including important views or details to capture in 

photographs and drawings. RRMPA may, at its discretion, provide historic 

images or drawings to Amtrak for inclusion in the documentation package.

B. Interpretation

1. Interpretive Signage - Amtrak will provide an interpretive sign inside the 

Bryn Mawr Station building that focuses on the history of the Pennsylvania 

Railroad Main Line, with particular attention to the importance of the 

electrification of the route. Amtrak will submit the draft content of this sign 

to PA SHPO, SEPTA, and Lower Merion Township Historic Architectural 

Review Board for review and comment as described in Stipulation V.B. 

The final draft content of this sign will be submitted to PA SHPO for review 

and comment. Amtrak will install the agreed-upon sign in the Bryn Mawr 

Station in a specific location that is agreed upon by SEPTA, and Amtrak 

will be responsible for the maintenance of the sign, and the replacement or 

repair of the sign should it be damaged for any reason or vandalized after 

installation for a period of five years after Project construction is complete.

SEPTA has no responsibility for sign maintenance or replacement.

2. Equipment Donation - Amtrak will donate materials and elements of the 

catenary system that Amtrak or its contractors remove from the existing 

Bryn Mawr Substation to RRMPA for use in their upcoming new exhibits 

about the history of railroad electrification or for other exhibits, or to 

achieve other preservation purposes, as RRMPA may determine at its 

discretion. To the extent available, and at its discretion, Amtrak may also 

donate other materials, such as a pantograph, hangers, insulators, signage, 

and digital photographs for use in RRMPA exhibits. Acceptance of 
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materials will be at the discretion of the RRMPA. RRMPA will 

appropriately credit all photographs and other donations provided by 

Amtrak. The donation of documents, photographs, and other corporate 

records will be governed by Amtrak’s Records Management and other

applicable policies. Amtrak will accompany RRMPA staff on a tour of the 

existing Bryn Mawr Substation prior to demolition so that RRMPA can 

identify materials it would like to receive as donations. Amtrak will make 

items available and RRMPA will retrieve them from the existing Bryn 

Mawr Substation property at its own expense. Because the construction 

schedule for the Project is uncertain, Amtrak will work with RRMPA and 

FRA to coordinate the timing of Project activities and donations for exhibits 

to the extent possible. All donated materials will be provided to RRMPA on 

an “as-is, where-is” basis. Prior to removal of any materials, RRMPA will 

provide Amtrak with a full release from all claims, suits, damages, costs, 

etc. for the donated materials.

3. Conservation Allowance - Once the nature and extent of donated materials 

is determined as set forth in Stipulation IV.B.2 above, FRA, Amtrak, 

RRMPA, and PA SHPO will consult to determine an appropriate one-time

financial contribution from Amtrak to RRMPA dedicated to the 

conservation of donated materials. 

4. Oral History Opportunity - Amtrak will make reasonable efforts to identify 

and provide to RRMPA contact information for current or former Amtrak 

Electric Traction Department employees who are willing to participate in

oral history interviews. RRMPA will provide to Amtrak a description of the 

oral history process and proposed discussion topics for Amtrak to share with 

potential interviewees so that they can make an informed decision about 

their participation in an interview. Amtrak does not guarantee the 

participation of any current or former employee in the interviews. Amtrak 

retains the right to screen contents of the interviews intended for public 

access to ensure that sensitive security and operations information is not 

shared with the public. RRMPA will deposit transcripts and other relevant 

documentation of the interviews, subject to Amtrak security approval, at

RRMPA, the PA State Archives, and Amtrak.

C. Design 

1. Amtrak will replace the existing Bryn Mawr Substation building with two 

new substation buildings. Amtrak will design the exterior of these two new 

buildings with buff brick walls consistent with the brick of the existing Bryn 

Mawr Substation building. The design will be consistent with the materials, 

color, and texture of the existing Bryn Mawr Substation building, but will 

not mimic the historic building to make it clear that the new buildings are 

non-historic and do not create a false sense of history. Amtrak will submit 

the proposed design to PA SHPO for review and comment as described in
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Stipulation V.B. Design documents will be shared at 30%, 60%, and 90% 

design. 

2. Amtrak will incorporate the “Bryn Mawr Substation” sign currently on the 

existing Bryn Mawr Substation building into a new retaining wall or other 

landscape feature adjacent to the new Bryn Mawr Substation site. Amtrak 

will submit its proposed conceptual design to PA SHPO and the Lower 

Merion Township Historic Architectural Review Board for review and 

comment as described in Stipulation V.B.

3. Amtrak will offer the bricks from the existing Bryn Mawr Substation 

building for salvage upon removal of the building. Amtrak will notify 

Consulting Parties and the public when the bricks will be available and will 

take requests for the materials. Amtrak will not deliver the brick, but will 

make it available for pick-up for a specified, reasonable period of time.

Amtrak cannot guarantee the amount or number of salvageable bricks. 

Amtrak will provide all materials for salvage on an “as-is, where-is” basis, 

and will make no warranty as to condition, suitability, serviceability, or 

degree of contamination for any intended subsequent use. Amtrak will 

prepare and deliver a written receipt to that effect to every recipient for their 

review and signature, and the receipts will become a part of the official 

Project record. Recipients will sign a release indemnifying Amtrak and 

Signatories of this Agreement against any and all claims arising from the 

acquisition and use of salvaged materials. At the end of the retention period, 

Amtrak may sell or dispose of the remaining unused materials in accordance 

with applicable statutes and regulations.

V. General Provisions

A. Effective Date

This MOA will be effective as of the date of obligation of Federal financial 

assistance to construct the improvements and upgrades required for the Project 

following execution of this MOA by all Signatories.

B. Document Review

Unless otherwise stated in the stipulations, the Signatories will provide comments 

on the documents they review as set forth below:

1. The Signatories specified in each item under Stipulation IV above will have 

up to thirty (30) calendar days from the date of receipt to review and provide 

written comments to Amtrak on documents stipulated in this MOA.

2. Amtrak will ensure any written comments received within the timeframe are 

considered and incorporated, as appropriate, into the documentation.

3. If the specified Signatories do not submit written comments to Amtrak 

within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of any document, it is understood 

the non-responding Signatories have no comments on the submittal.
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4. If the Signatories object to or recommend extensive revisions to submissions 

stipulated in the MOA, Amtrak will work expeditiously to respond to the 

recommendations and resolve disputes.

5. If Amtrak cannot resolve the disputes, and if further consultation with the 

Signatories is deemed unproductive by any Signatory, the Signatories will 

adhere to the dispute resolution procedures detailed under Stipulation V.G. 

6. The Signatories acknowledge the timeframes set forth in this MOA will be 

the maximum allowed under normal circumstances. In exigent 

circumstances (e.g., concerns over construction suspensions or delays), all 

Signatories agree to expedite their respective document review and dispute 

resolution obligations.

C. Project Changes

If Amtrak proposes changes to the Project that may result in additional or new 

effects on historic properties, Amtrak will notify FRA and the PA SHPO of such 

changes. Before Amtrak takes any action that may result in additional or new 

effects on historic properties, Amtrak, FRA and PA SHPO will consult to determine 

the appropriate course of action. 

D. Amendment

Any Signatory to this MOA may request that it be amended. The amendment will 

be effective on the date a copy signed by all of the Signatories is filed with the 

ACHP.

E. Use of this MOA by Other Federal Agencies

In the event that a Federal agency other than FRA is considering financial 

assistance, permits, licenses, or approvals for the Project, such Federal agency may 

become a Signatory to this MOA as a means of complying with Section 106. To 

become a Signatory to this MOA, the agency official must provide written notice to 

the Signatories that the agency agrees to the terms of the MOA, specifying the 

extent of the agency’s intent to participate in the MOA, and identifying the lead 

Federal agency for the Undertaking. The participation of the agency is subject to 

approval by the Signatories, who must respond to the written notice within 30 days 

or the approval will be considered implicit. Any other modifications to the MOA 

will be considered in accordance with Stipulation V.D.

F. Termination

If any Signatory to this MOA determines that its terms will not or cannot be carried 

out, that Signatory will immediately consult with the other Signatories to attempt to 

develop an Amendment per Stipulation V.D. If within thirty (30) days (or another 

time period agreed to by all Signatories) an amendment cannot be reached, any 
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Signatory may terminate the MOA upon written notification to the other 

Signatories.

Once the MOA is terminated, and prior to work continuing or initiating on the 

Undertaking, FRA must either (a) execute an MOA pursuant to 36 CFR § 800.6 or 

(b) request, take into account, and respond to the comments of the ACHP under 36 

CFR § 800.7. FRA will notify the Signatories as to the course of action it will 

pursue.

G. Dispute Resolution

Should any Signatory to this MOA object at any time to any actions proposed or the 

manner in which the terms of this MOA are implemented by providing written 

notice of such objection to FRA, FRA will consult with the Signatory to resolve the 

objection. If FRA determines that the objection cannot be resolved, FRA will: 

1. Forward all documentation relevant to the dispute, including the FRA’s 

proposed resolution, to the ACHP and request that the ACHP provide FRA 

with its advice on the resolution of the objection within thirty (30) calendar 

days of receiving the documentation. FRA will prepare a written response to 

the objection, which will constitute the FRA’s decision regarding the 

objection, that takes into account any timely advice or comments regarding 

the dispute from the ACHP and the Signatories and provide the ACHP and

Signatories with a copy of this written response. FRA will then proceed 

according to its decision. 

2. If the ACHP does not provide its advice regarding the dispute within the 

thirty (30) calendar day time period, FRA may make a decision on the 

dispute and proceed accordingly. FRA will document this decision in a 

written response to the objection that takes into account any timely 

comments regarding the dispute from the Signatories and provide the ACHP

and Signatories with a copy of such written response. 

3. The Signatories remain responsible for carrying out all other actions subject 

to the terms of this MOA that are not the subject of the dispute.

H. Duration

This MOA will be valid for five (5) years following the Effective Date, or when 

the Signatories have agreed to terminate the MOA, whichever comes first. If the

terms of this MOA have not been implemented within five years of its Effective 

Date, this MOA will be considered null and void. In such event, FRA or Amtrak

will notify the other Signatories to this Agreement, and if FRA chooses to continue

with the Undertaking, will reinitiate review of the Undertaking in accordance with 

36 CFR Part 800. Prior to such time, FRA may consult with the other Signatories to 

reconsider the terms of the MOA and amend it in accordance with Stipulation V.D

above.
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I. Monitoring and Reporting

Each year following the Effective Date of this MOA until it expires or is 

terminated, Amtrak will provide all Signatories to this MOA a summary report 

detailing work undertaken pursuant to its terms. Such report will include any 

scheduling changes proposed, any problems encountered, and any disputes and 

objections received in FRA’s efforts to carry out the terms of this MOA. 

J. Unanticipated Discoveries Plan

In consultation with FRA, Amtrak has developed an Unanticipated Discoveries

Plan for human and non-human archaeological resources in the event that any

unanticipated archaeological resources are encountered during construction of the

Project. The Unanticipated Discoveries Plan is appended to this MOA as 

Attachment 2. In the event of the Unanticipated Discovery of human or nonhuman archaeological resources, Amtrak will cease work in the affected area and 

implement the Unanticipated Discoveries Plan. 

EXECUTION of this MOA, and implementation of its terms, evidences that FRA, Amtrak, 

and PA SHPO have taken into account the effects of the Project on historic properties, and that

FRA and Amtrak have satisfied their responsibilities under Section 106 of the Act and

implementing regulations codified in 36 CFR Part 800 with regard to a future Undertaking. 
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

AMONG

THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION,

THE NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION,

THE RAILROAD MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA 

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, AND THE

PENNSYLVANIA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE

REGARDING THE AMTRAK ZOO TO PAOLI ELECTRIFICATION

TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

IN PHILADELPHIA, MONTGOMERY, DELAWARE, AND

CHESTER COUNTIES, PENNSYLVANIA

FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION (FRA)

By: Date:

Marlys Osterhues, Chief, Environmental and Corridor Planning Division
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

AMONG

THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION,

THE NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION,

THE RAILROAD MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA 

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, AND THE

PENNSYLVANIA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE

REGARDING THE AMTRAK ZOO TO PAOLI ELECTRIFICATION

TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

IN PHILADELPHIA, MONTGOMERY, DELAWARE, AND

CHESTER COUNTIES, PENNSYLVANIA

NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION (AMTRAK)

By: Date:

Charles W. Moorman, President and Chief Executive Officer

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

BY:

Counsel for National Railroad Passenger Corporation
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

AMONG

THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION,

THE NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION,

THE RAILROAD MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA 

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, AND THE

PENNSYLVANIA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE

REGARDING THE AMTRAK ZOO TO PAOLI ELECTRIFICATION

TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

IN PHILADELPHIA, MONTGOMERY, DELAWARE, AND

CHESTER COUNTIES, PENNSYLVANIA

RAILROAD MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA

By: Date: 

Brenda Reigle, Director, Bureau of Historic Sites and Museums

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

AMONG

THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION,

THE NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION,

THE RAILROAD MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA 

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, AND THE

PENNSYLVANIA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE

REGARDING THE AMTRAK ZOO TO PAOLI ELECTRIFICATION

TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

IN PHILADELPHIA, MONTGOMERY, DELAWARE, AND

CHESTER COUNTIES, PENNSYLVANIA

SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SEPTA)

By: Date:

Robert L. Lund, Assistant General Manager, EM&C
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

AMONG

THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, 

THE NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION, 

THE RAILROAD MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, AND THE

PENNSYLVANIA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE

REGARDING THE AMTRAK ZOO TO PAOLI ELECTRIFICATION

TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

IN PHILADELPHIA, MONTGOMERY, DELAWARE, AND

CHESTER COUNTIES, PENNSYLVANIA

PENNSYLVANIA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE (PA SHPO)

By: Date: 

Andrea MacDonald, Director, Bureau for Historic Preservation, and Deputy State

Historic Preservation Officer
ATTACHMENT 1:

TREE TRIMMING PLANS
PAOLI STATION

PAOLI

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UNANTICIPATED DISCOVERIES PLAN
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UNANTICIPATED DISCOVERIES PLAN

AMTRAK’S PHILADELPHIA ZOO SUBSTATION TO PAOLI 

SUBSTATION ON THE PENNSYLVANIA MAIN LINE RAILROAD 

ELECTRIFICATION TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties, 

Pennsylvania 

National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) 

60 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E. 

Washington, D.C. 20002 

PART 1 - GENERAL

This document is prepared pursuant to the requirements of a Memorandum of Agreement 

(MOA) among the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the Pennsylvania State Historic 

Preservation Office (PA SHPO), the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), the 

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), and the Railroad Museum of 

Pennsylvania (RRMPA), and dated April XX, 2017. 

This document provides the procedure to be followed in the event human or non-human 

archaeological resources are encountered during construction of the project. 

This document pertains to the work of the Contractor, the Contractor’s subcontractors, the 

Contractor’s material suppliers, the Contractor’s equipment suppliers, and all individuals and 

companies associated with the Contractor’s performance of the project (hereafter collectively 

referred to as Contractor). Contacts for Amtrak, the Contractor, and other appropriate parties will 

be provided prior to construction. 

This document shall remain in force until the formal completion of the project, or the termination 

of the MOA, whichever comes first. 

PART 2 – IDENTIFICATION OF RESOURCES

The following are considered examples of potential archaeological resources to be included in 

this Unanticipated Discoveries Plan (Plan):

- Human skeletal remains, including individual bones, groups of bones, bone fragments, 

dental fragments, etc.

- Articles of clothing, including cloth, leather, shoe leather, buckles, buttons, etc.

- Personal items, including rings, jewelry, beads, toys, coins, gun parts, funerary items, etc.

- Household and kitchen items, including intact or broken pieces of ceramics, glass and 

metal containers, cutlery, butchered bones and oyster shells, tobacco pipe remnants, etc.
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- Architectural items, including window glass, nails, bricks, shaped building stones, etc.

- Possible prehistoric objects, including chipped stone tools (i.e, projectile points, drills, 

etc.), ceramics, groundstone, lithic debitage, animal bone, personal adornment items, etc. 

- Areas of darkened soil that suggest possible cultural features, such as firepits, garbage 

pits, privies, foundations, postholes, etc.

- Unusual objects not identified herein that suggest human occupation. 

It is possible any combination of these resources may be found during earthwork operations at 

locations where drilling occurs for pole footings, temporary fences, gates, signs and other 

appurtenances, and at locations where soil is disturbed, removed, relocated, or displaced along 

the right-of-way, such as at access points, staging areas, and the Bryn Mawr Substation 

construction location. The Contractor’s supervisory personnel present during hours of 

construction should be provided with minimal training in the identification of archaeological 

resources. 

PART 3 – PROCEDURE FOR IDENTIFYING UNANTICIPATED DISCOVERIES

1. If one or more of the potential archaeological resources (listed above) are

encountered by the Contractor during earthwork operation, stop work in the vicinity

of the resource immediately and notify the Amtrak Project Manager (to be named

prior to construction). Do not resume work in the vicinity of the resource until

specifically directed by the Amtrak Project Manager. The Contractor will ensure that

any discoveries are protected from destruction, looting, and vandalism during stopwork episodes while a determination is made as to the importance of a find.

2. The Amtrak Project Manager will notify the Project’s Environmental Consultant

(including a Secretary of the Interior [SOI]-qualified archaeologist and the Project

Manager), who, in consultation with the Amtrak Project Manager, will determine if it

is necessary to conduct a field visit to inspect the encountered potential

archaeological resource.

a. Should the Amtrak Project Manager and the Project’s Environmental

Consultant conclude it is not necessary to investigate the encountered

potential archaeological resource any further, the Amtrak Project Manager

will authorize work in the area to resume.

b. Should the Amtrak Project Manager and the Project’s Environmental

Consultant conclude it is necessary to further investigate the encountered

potential archaeological resource, the SOI-qualified archaeologist with the

Project’s Environmental Consultant will conduct a field visit within 24 hours.

3. Should the field visit indicate the encountered materials are not potential

archaeological resources, the Project’s SOI-qualified archaeologist will notify the

Amtrak Project Manager, who will authorize work in the area to resume.
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4. Should the field visit confirm the encountered materials are potential archaeological

resources, the Project’s SOI-qualified archaeologist will inform the Amtrak Project

Manager and then notify:

- the PA SHPO (Douglas McLearen, Chief, Archaeology and Protection, 

Bureau for Historic Preservation at 717.772.0925), and

- FRA (Laura Shick, Federal Preservation Officer at 202.366.0340). 

a. FRA will determine if it is appropriate to notify Native American groups to

invite consultation and review of any discovered potential pre-contact human

remains. Per PA SHPO guidelines for the treatment of human remains, work

will stop and the coroner and SHPO will be notified.

b. FRA, in consultation with Native American tribe(s), will determine the

appropriate treatment of the discovered potential pre-contact human remains

and associated funerary objects. The Project’s SOI-qualified archaeologist

will notify the PA SHPO and Amtrak’s Project Manager of the treatment.

- The treatment of all encountered pre-contact human remains and

associated funerary objects will be subject to the regulations promulgated 

in the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act 

(NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3001 et.seq.

- The treatment of all encountered archaeological resources will be subject 

to the regulations stipulated in the Guidelines for Archaeological 

Investigations by the PA SHPO.

c. Amtrak’s Project Manager will notify the Contractor of any required

modifications to the project timetable or aspects of the contract.

d. FRA will notify the Project’s Environmental Consultant when work in the

area of the potential archaeological resource may resume. The Project’s

Environmental Consultant will notify the Amtrak Project Manager, who in

turn will notify the Contractor.

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PA State Historic Preservation Office: 

Concurrence on Section 4(f) 

3/7/17 
Commonwealth Keystone Building | 400 North Street | 2nd Floor | Harrisburg, PA 17120 | 717.783.8947 

7 March 2017 

Laura Schick 

Federal Preservation Officer 

Environmental & Corridor Planning Division 

Office of Railroad Policy and Development 

USDOT Federal Railroad Administration 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: 2012-0005-042-AA 

Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Project 

Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia 

Counties 

Dear Ms. Schick: 

Thank you for submitting information concerning the above referenced project. The State 

Historic Preservation Office reviews projects in accordance with state and federal laws. 

Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, and the implementing 

regulations (36 CFR Part 800) of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, is the primary 

federal legislation. The Environmental Rights amendment, Article 1, Section 27 of the 

Pennsylvania Constitution, and the Pennsylvania History Code, 37 Pa. Cons. Stat. Section 

500 et seq. (1988) is the primary state legislation. 

The PA SHPO, as an agency with jurisdiction over Section 4(f) properties, agrees with the de 

minimis impact determination for the following five (5) National Register-eligible or -listed 

properties, as outlined in your letter of December 19, 2016: 

• Merion Station (Key # 097341) 

• Haverford Station (Key # 079593) 

• Villanova Station (Key # 827801) 

• Wayne Station (Key # 106136) 

• Strafford Station (Key # 079668) 

If you need further information concerning this review, please contact Barbara Frederick at (717) 

772-0921. 

Sincerely, 

Douglas C. McLearen, Chief 

Division of Archaeology and Protection 

cc: Brenda Reigle, PHMC Sites and Museums 

 Johnette Davies, AMTRAK 
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WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

COUNTY

CHESTER

COUNTY

PHILADELPHIA

COUNTY

4

3

6 5

8

7

9

2

11 10 13 12 15 14 16

1

Sheet 1 of 16

Revised APE

Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo

to Paoli Electrification

Transmission Line Project

0 400 800 1,200 200

Feet

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NRHP Historic Districts

 ̄ NRHP Historic Sites

Historic Resources APE

Eligible

Listed

Eligible Railroad Corridor

! Eligible

! Listed

25 East Main Street (610) 286-0100

Elverson, PA 19520 www.stellee.com

Existing Catenary Structure

Amtrak ROW

Proposed Catenary Structure

Pole Height < 50 feet

Pole Height 50-74 feet

!( !( Pole Height 75-100 feet

!( !( Pole Height >100 feet

!( !(

!( !(

DRAFHIA

TION

T

)
!!

42nd Street Bridge

Key No. 102489

£¤30

BELMONT AV

PARKSIDE AV

FIFTYSECOND ST

48TH ST

LANCASTER AV

S. CONCOURSE DR

Belmont Avenue Historic District

Key No. 097543

Parkside Historic District

Key No. 064342

Fairmount Park Historic District

Key No. 001364

125

100

100 CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

COUNTY

CHESTER

COUNTY

PHILADELPHIA

COUNTY

4

3

1

6 5

8

7

9

11 10 13 12 15 14 16

2

0 400 800 1,200 200

Feet

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Sheet 2 of 16

Revised APE

Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo

to Paoli Electrification

Transmission Line Project NRHP Historic Districts

 ̄ NRHP Historic Sites

Historic Resources APE

Eligible

Listed

Eligible Railroad Corridor

! Eligible

! Listed

25 East Main Street (610) 286-0100

Elverson, PA 19520 www.stellee.com

Existing Catenary Structure

Amtrak ROW

Proposed Catenary Structure

Pole Height < 50 feet

Pole Height 50-74 feet

!( !( Pole Height 75-100 feet

!( !( Pole Height >100 feet

!( !(

!( !(

RAF D
60

90

90

90

90

100

100

Overbrook Farms Historic District

Key No. 082616

£¤30

59TH ST

54RD ST

57TH ST

SIXTYTHIRD ST

LANSDOWNE AVE

JEFFERSON ST

85

85

97

87

97

93

90

90

90

66

72

66

60

65

65

70

66

66

72

60

60

60

65

70

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

COUNTY

CHESTER

COUNTY

PHILADELPHIA

COUNTY

4

1

6 5

8

7

9

2

11 10 13 12 15 14 16

3

0 400 800 1,200 200

Feet

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Sheet 3 of 16

Revised APE

Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo

to Paoli Electrification

Transmission Line Project NRHP Historic Districts

 ̄ NRHP Historic Sites

Historic Resources APE

Eligible

Listed

Eligible Railroad Corridor

! Eligible

! Listed

25 East Main Street (610) 286-0100

Elverson, PA 19520 www.stellee.com

Existing Catenary Structure

Amtrak ROW

Proposed Catenary Structure

Pole Height < 50 feet

Pole Height 50-74 feet

!( !( Pole Height 75-100 feet

!( !( Pole Height >100 feet

!( !(

!( !(

RAFT

93

90
!

!

!

!

SR 1 Bridge over Amtrak

Key No. 137615

Merion Station

Key No. 097341

£¤1

£¤30

WYNNEWOOD RD

BOWMAN AV

SIXTYTHIRD ST

Overbrook Farms Historic District

Key No. 082616

Overbrook Train Station

75

82

82

75 75

80

80

75

78

75

68

66

72

72

72

60

60

60

72

66

60

72

38

82

82

80

78

60

60

72

72

60

60

60

60 60 60 60

72

72

72

72

66

66

72

38

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

COUNTY

CHESTER

COUNTY

PHILADELPHIA

COUNTY

3

1

6 5

8

7

9

2

11 10 13 12 15 14 16

4

0 400 800 1,200 200

Feet

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Sheet 4 of 16

Revised APE

Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo

to Paoli Electrification

Transmission Line Project NRHP Historic Districts

 ̄

NRHP Historic Sites

Historic Resources APE

Eligible

Listed

Eligible Railroad Corridor

! Eligible

! Listed

25 East Main Street (610) 286-0100

Elverson, PA 19520 www.stellee.com

Existing Catenary Structure

Amtrak ROW

Proposed Catenary Structure

Pole Height < 50 feet

Pole Height 50-74 feet

!( !( Pole Height 75-100 feet

!( !( Pole Height >100 feet

!( !(

!( !(

RAF

75 AF

68A72

60AF72
!!

Wynnewood Station

Key No. 097340

£¤30

£¤30

HAVERFORD AV

BOWMAN AV

WYNNEWOOD RD

WYNNEWOOD AV

Narberth Station

80 80

80

70

65

65 70

70

60 65

65

60

60

65 60

60

60 65

60

60

60

60

31 31

80 80

80

65

70

70

65

65 70

60

65

60

65

60

60

60

60 65

60

60

60

31 31

60

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

COUNTY

CHESTER

COUNTY

PHILADELPHIA

COUNTY

4

3

1

6

8

7

9

2

11 10 13 12 15 14 16

5

0 400 800 1,200 200

Feet

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Sheet 5 of 16

Revised APE

Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo

to Paoli Electrification

Transmission Line Project NRHP Historic Districts

 ̄ NRHP Historic Sites

Historic Resources APE

Eligible

Listed

Eligible Railroad Corridor

! Eligible

! Listed

25 East Main Street (610) 286-0100

Elverson, PA 19520 www.stellee.com

Existing Catenary Structure

Amtrak ROW

Proposed Catenary Structure

Pole Height < 50 feet

Pole Height 50-74 feet

!( !( Pole Height 75-100 feet

!( !( Pole Height >100 feet

!( !(

!( !(

TF 70

70 T

70
!!

William Penn Mile Markers

Key No. 101320

£¤30

£¤30 MONTGOMERY AV

ARGYLE RD

CHURCH RD

ARDMORE AV

ANDERSON AV

MILL CREEK RD

SIMPSON RD

WYNNEWOOD RD

Ardmore Commercial Historic District

Key No. 097509

Ardmore Station

85

75

75

75

80

91

80

80

88

89

90

91

91

70

60

60

60

60

60

60

60 60 60

71

85

75

89

90

91

91

80

80

75 75 75

80

91

88

70

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

71

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

COUNTY

CHESTER

COUNTY

PHILADELPHIA

COUNTY

4

3

1

5

8

7

9

2

11 10 13 12 15 14 16

6

0 400 800 1,200 200

Feet

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Sheet 6 of 16

Revised APE

Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo

to Paoli Electrification

Transmission Line Project NRHP Historic Districts

 ̄ NRHP Historic Sites

Historic Resources APE

Eligible

Listed

Eligible Railroad Corridor

! Eligible

! Listed

25 East Main Street (610) 286-0100

Elverson, PA 19520 www.stellee.com

Existing Catenary Structure

Amtrak ROW

Proposed Catenary Structure

Pole Height < 50 feet

Pole Height 50-74 feet

!( !( Pole Height 75-100 feet

!( !( Pole Height >100 feet

!( !(

!( !(

RAF Dn Mile Markers n Mile Markers

0

AFTCHURCH RD CHURCH RDA80F80
!

!

!

!

31

31

Haverford Station

Key No. 079593

Our Mother of Good Counsel

Roman Catholic Church

Key No. 097325

£¤30

£¤30

MONTGOMERY AV

COLLEGE AV

OLD RAILROAD AV

NEW GULPH RD

PENNSWOOD RD

PENN ST

78

75

75

75

75

75

75

80

72

72

72

60

60

68

68

68

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

75

75

80

78

75

75

72

72

72

60

60

60

60

60

68

66

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

COUNTY

CHESTER

COUNTY

PHILADELPHIA

COUNTY

4

3

1

6 5

8

9

2

11 10 13 12 15 14 16

7

0 400 800 1,200 200

Feet

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Sheet 7 of 16

Revised APE

Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo

to Paoli Electrification

Transmission Line Project NRHP Historic Districts

 ̄ NRHP Historic Sites

Historic Resources APE

Eligible

Listed

Eligible Railroad Corridor

! Eligible

! Listed

25 East Main Street (610) 286-0100

Elverson, PA 19520 www.stellee.com

Existing Catenary Structure

Amtrak ROW

Proposed Catenary Structure

Pole Height < 50 feet

Pole Height 50-74 feet

!( !( Pole Height 75-100 feet

!( !( Pole Height >100 feet

!( !(

!( !(

RAF68

5

68
BRYN MAWR

SUBSTATION

£¤30

£¤30

MONTGOMERY AV

MORRIS AV

OLD GULPH RD

AIRDALE RD

COUNTY LINE

RD

ROBERTS RD

CONESTOGA RD

NEW GULPH RD

BRYN MAWR AV

COUNTY LINE RD

ROBERTS RD

Rosemont Station

Bryn Mawr Station

80

75

75

80

80

78

75

78

85

78

80

72

60

60

60

60

70

70

60

60

60

60

72

70

40

80

80

78

78

78

85

75

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

72

72

72

40

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

COUNTY

CHESTER

COUNTY

PHILADELPHIA

COUNTY

4

3

1

6 5

7

9

2

11 10 13 12 15 14 16

8

0 400 800 1,200 200

Feet

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Sheet 8 of 16

Revised APE

Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo

to Paoli Electrification

Transmission Line Project NRHP Historic Districts

 ̄ NRHP Historic Sites

Historic Resources APE

Eligible

Listed

Eligible Railroad Corridor

! Eligible

! Listed

25 East Main Street (610) 286-0100

Elverson, PA 19520 www.stellee.com

Existing Catenary Structure

Amtrak ROW

Proposed Catenary Structure

Pole Height < 50 feet

Pole Height 50-74 feet

!( !( Pole Height 75-100 feet

!( !( Pole Height >100 feet

!( !(

!( !(

DRAFTOLD

D OLD GULPH RD

RAFROBERTS RD ROBERTS RDR

60RA
!!

Villanova University Campus

Key No. 105136

Villanova Station

Key No. 827801

£¤30

320

ITHAN AV

MONTGOMERY AV

COUNTY LINE RD

COUNTY LINE RD

Villanova University Campus

Key No. 105136

82

82

72

60

60

60

60

60

60

72

72

72

72

72

60

60

65

74

74

60

60

70

42

75

75

75

82

82

72

72

72

72

72

60

60

60

60

60

60

72

60

60

65

74

74

60

70

42

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

COUNTY

CHESTER

COUNTY

PHILADELPHIA

COUNTY

4

3

1

6 5

8

7

2

11 10 13 12 15 14 16

9

0 400 800 1,200 200

Feet

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Sheet 9 of 16

Revised APE

Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo

to Paoli Electrification

Transmission Line Project NRHP Historic Districts

 ̄ NRHP Historic Sites

Historic Resources APE

Eligible

Listed

Eligible Railroad Corridor

! Eligible

! Listed

25 East Main Street (610) 286-0100

Elverson, PA 19520 www.stellee.com

Existing Catenary Structure

Amtrak ROW

Proposed Catenary Structure

Pole Height < 50 feet

Pole Height 50-74 feet

!( !( Pole Height 75-100 feet

!( !( Pole Height >100 feet

!( !(

!( !(

RAF60

60

65
!!

Philadelphia & Western Railroad

(Norristown High Speed Line)

Key No. 128825

Radnor Station

Key No. 101246

£¤30

£¤30

§ ̈¦476

MATSONFORD RD

RADNOR CHESTER RD

KING OF PRUSSIA RD

Philadelphia and Western Railway

112

85

85

85

80

80

75

60 60 60 60 60 60

60

60

70

60 72

60

60

60

60

72

72

42

41

112

85

85

85

80

80

75

60 60

60

60 60 60 60

72

70 60

60

60

60

72

72

40

40

CITY OF

PHILADELPHIA

LOWER MERION

TOWNSHIP

TREDYFFRIN

TOWNSHIP

RADNOR

TOWNSHIP

UPPER MERION

TOWNSHIP

WILLISTOWN

TOWNSHIP

MARPLE

TOWNSHIP

NEWTOWN

TOWNSHIP

EDGMONT

TOWNSHIP

MIDDLETOWN

TOWNSHIP

WHITEMARSH

TOWNSHIP

HAVERFORD

TOWNSHIP

EASTTOWN

TOWNSHIP

SPRINGFIELD

TOWNSHIP

UPPER DARBY

TOWNSHIP

UPPER

PROVIDENCE

TOWNSHIP YEADON

BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

BOROUGH

MEDIA

BOROUGH

CONSHOHOCKEN

BOROUGH

NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

COUNTY

CHESTER

COUNTY

PHILADELPHIA

COUNTY

4

3

1

6 5

8

7

9

2

11 13 12 15 14 16 10

0 400 800 1,200 200

Feet

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Sheet 10 of 16

Revised APE

Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo

to Paoli Electrification

Transmission Line Project NRHP Historic Districts

 ̄ NRHP Historic Sites

Historic Resources APE

Eligible

Listed

Eligible Railroad Corridor

! Eligible

! Listed

25 East Main Street (610) 286-0100

Elverson, PA 19520 www.stellee.com

Existing Catenary Structure

Amtrak ROW

Proposed Catenary Structure

Pole Height < 50 feet

Pole Height 50-74 feet

!( !( Pole Height 75-100 feet

!( !( Pole Height >100 feet

!( !(

!( !(

AFT0

60

60 T
!!

Downtown Wayne Historic District

Key No. 827766

Wayne Station

Key No. 106136

£¤30

£¤30

WAYNE AV

Louella Court Historic District

Key No. 128860

North Wayne Historic District

Key No. 064497

St Davids Station

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to Paoli Electrification

Transmission Line Project NRHP Historic Districts

 ̄ NRHP Historic Sites

Historic Resources APE

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Listed

Eligible Railroad Corridor

! Eligible

! Listed

Existing Catenary Structure

Amtrak ROW

Proposed Catenary Structure

Pole Height < 50 feet

Pole Height 50-74 feet

!( !( Pole Height 75-100 feet

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Elverson, PA 19520 www.stellee.com

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144 Old Eagle School Road

Key No. 065460

Cramond

Key No. 050893

Strafford Railroad Station/Eagle Station

Key No. 079668

£¤30

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WAYNE AV

OLD EAGLE SCHOOL RD

CROTON RD

SUGARTOWN RD

CONESTOGA RD

CONESTOGA RD

North Wayne Historic District

Key No. 064497

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Listed

Eligible Railroad Corridor

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Eligible

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Properties

Existing Catenary Structure

Amtrak ROW

Proposed Catenary Structure

Pole Height < 50 feet

Pole Height 50-74 feet

!( !( Pole Height 75-100 feet

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25 East Main Street (610) 286-0100 !( !(

Elverson, PA 19520 www.stellee.com

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CONESTOGA RD

Grove Avenue Service Station

Key No. 112814

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WATERLOO RD

SUGARTOWN RD

UPPER GULPH RD

Devon Station

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to Paoli Electrification

Transmission Line Project NRHP Historic Districts

 ̄

NRHP Historic Sites

Historic Resources APE

Eligible

Listed

Eligible Railroad Corridor

! Eligible

! Listed

Devereux Foundation

228 Highland Avenue

Key No. 201351

Additional Surveyed 

Properties

Existing Catenary Structure

Amtrak ROW

Proposed Catenary Structure

Pole Height < 50 feet

Pole Height 50-74 feet

!( !( Pole Height 75-100 feet

!( !( Pole Height >100 feet

!( !(

25 East Main Street (610) 286-0100 !( !(

Elverson, PA 19520 www.stellee.com

Llangollen

South Devon Park Court

No Key No. 201350

Thomas Campbell House

38 Old Lancaster Road

Key No. 065457 

The Eagle Hotel

176 E. Conestoga Road

Key No. 065458

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WHITEMARSH

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Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo

to Paoli Electrification

Transmission Line Project NRHP Historic Districts

 ̄ NRHP Historic Sites

Historic Resources APE

Eligible

Listed

Eligible Railroad Corridor

! Eligible

! Listed

25 East Main Street (610) 286-0100

Elverson, PA 19520 www.stellee.com

Existing Catenary Structure

Amtrak ROW

Proposed Catenary Structure

Pole Height < 50 feet

Pole Height 50-74 feet

!( !( Pole Height 75-100 feet

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WATERLOO AV

OLD LANCASTER RD

LEOPARD RD

Berwyn Station

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Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo

to Paoli Electrification

Transmission Line Project NRHP Historic Districts

 ̄ NRHP Historic Sites

Historic Resources APE

Eligible

Listed

Eligible Railroad Corridor

! Eligible

! Listed

25 East Main Street (610) 286-0100

Elverson, PA 19520 www.stellee.com

Existing Catenary Structure

Amtrak ROW

Proposed Catenary Structure

Pole Height < 50 feet

Pole Height 50-74 feet

!( !( Pole Height 75-100 feet

!( !( Pole Height >100 feet

!( !(

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CONESTOGA RD

Daylesford Station

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WILLISTOWN

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MARPLE

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EDGMONT

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WHITEMARSH

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MONTGOMERY

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Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo

to Paoli Electrification

Transmission Line Project NRHP Historic Districts

 ̄ NRHP Historic Sites

Historic Resources APE

Eligible

Listed

Eligible Railroad Corridor

! Eligible

! Listed

25 East Main Street (610) 286-0100

Elverson, PA 19520 www.stellee.com

Existing Catenary Structure

Amtrak ROW

Proposed Catenary Structure

Pole Height < 50 feet

Pole Height 50-74 feet

!( !( Pole Height 75-100 feet

!( !( Pole Height >100 feet

!( !(

!( !(

RA

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Paoli Station

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WILLISTOWN

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MARPLE

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WHITEMARSH

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HAVERFORD

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TOWNSHIP

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PROVIDENCE

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BOROUGH

LANSDOWNE

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MEDIA

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CONSHOHOCKEN

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NARBERTH

BOROUGH

DELAWARE

COUNTY

MONTGOMERY

COUNTY

CHESTER

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Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo

to Paoli Electrification

Transmission Line Project NRHP Historic Districts

 ̄ NRHP Historic Sites

Historic Resources APE

Eligible

Listed

Eligible Railroad Corridor

! Eligible

! Listed

25 East Main Street (610) 286-0100

Elverson, PA 19520 www.stellee.com

Existing Catenary Structure

Amtrak ROW

Proposed Catenary Structure

Pole Height < 50 feet

Pole Height 50-74 feet

!( !( Pole Height 75-100 feet

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Consulting Parties List 
 Page 1 of 3

Consulting Parties 

Representatives from the 52 organizations listed below were invited to participate as Consulting 

Parties in the Section 106 process and were sent eligibility, effects, and mitigation 

recommendations for review. Amtrak received and considered comments from the 14 

organizations shown in red. 

Organizations Invited to Act as Consulting Parties 

Chester County 

 Chester County Planning Commission 

 Tredyffrin Easttown Historical Society 

 Chester County Historical Society 

 Easttown Township Historical Commission 

 Tredyffrin Township Historical Commission 

 Willistown Township Historical Commission 

Delaware County 

 Historic Preservation Section, Delaware County Planning Department

 Delaware County Heritage Commission, Delaware County Planning Department 

 Delaware County Archives 

 Delaware County Historical Society 

 Delaware County Historical Society Research Library and Museum 

 Radnor Historical Society 

 Haverford Township Historical Commission

 Haverford Township Historical Society 

 Radnor Township Historic and Architectural Review Board 

 North Wayne Protective Association 

Montgomery County 

 The Historical Society of Montgomery County 

 Lower Merion Township Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)

 Lower Merion Township Historical Commission 
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Organizations Invited to Act as Consulting Parties 

 Lower Merion Township

 Wynnewood Civic Association

 Haverford Station Historic District Neighborhood Coalition

 Lower Merion Historical Society

 Lower Merion Federation of Civic Associations 

Philadelphia County 

 Wynnefield Residents Association 

 East Parkside Community Revitalization Corporation 

 Parkside Historic Preservation Corporation 

 City of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department 

 Fairmount Park Commission (now part of City of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation 

Department) 

 Philadelphia Historical Commission 

 Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia

PA Railroad & Industrial History Organizations 

 The Pennsylvania Railroad Technical & Historical Society (PRRT&HS) 

 The Keystone (Journal of the PRRT&HS) 

 PRRT&HS – Philadelphia Chapter 

 National Railway Historical Society 

 National Railway Historical Society - Philadelphia Chapter

 National Railway Historical Society - Delaware Valley Chapter 

 Railroad Museum of PA

 Friends of the Railroad Museum of PA 

 Society for Industrial Archaeology 

 Delaware Valley Association of Rail Passengers

SHPO 

 PHMC
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Organizations Invited to Act as Consulting Parties 

Tribal/American Indian 

 Tuscarora Nation 

 Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma 

 Delaware Nation 

 Delaware Tribe of Indians 

 Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma 

 Onondaga Nation 

 St. Regis Mohawk Tribe 

 Shawnee Tribe 

 Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation of Wisconsin 

Other 

 Preservation PA 
 Appendix E

Report on Electric, Magnetic Fields and 

Radio Noise
  

In Association with      

   

       

Report on Electric, Magnetic Fields and Radio Noise

Along the Zoo‐Paoli Rail Line

   

Submitted to Amtrak

October 21, 2011

Prepared By    Thomas J McDermott

Principle High Voltage Transmission and Substation Engineer

AECOM Energy

Checked  By Daren Petroski, PE

    Project Manager (Zoo – Paoli Project)

    Burns Engneering, Inc.

   
Report on Electric, Magnetic Fields and Radio Noise Along the Zoo‐Paoli Rail Line, rev 0, 10/21/11 Page 2

Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY................................................................................................................ 3

INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................. 4

MEASUREMENT SURVEY ............................................................................................................ 6

COMPUTER MODELING............................................................................................................. 11

REVIEW OF GUIDELINES......................................................................................................... 14

CONCLUSIONS............................................................................................................................. 16

   
Report on Electric, Magnetic Fields and Radio Noise Along the Zoo‐Paoli Rail Line, rev 0, 10/21/11 Page 3

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A new dual circuit, single phase, transmission line along Amtrak’s Keystone Corridor between Zoo

and Paoli will be installed including 16 miles of new transmission/ catenary structures between

52nd Street and Paoli and 16 miles of new transmission wire between 52nd Street and Paoli

substations. The existing transmission conductors between the proposed cutover at 52nd Street

and Zoo substation will remain. A new substation will be installed at Bryn Mawr to replace the

existing switching substation. Modifications will be made at the existing Zoo and Paoli substations

to accommodate the new transmission circuits.  

A new signal power circuit will be installed along the route to assist in the staged replacement to

the existing signal power circuit.  

Installation of new transmission wires, insulated signal power wires, new signal power

transformers, static wires, PECO distribution, relocation of fiber optic ground wire and

modifications to catenary are included in the project.

With the re‐configuration of the Zoo‐Paoli electric services brought about by the project, the

electric and magnetic field distributions at ground level along the tracks and at the station

platforms which have been existent since the original electrification will be re‐casted. This report

presents the levels of electric and magnetic fields as they were measured before re‐configuration

and presents the estimates of the future levels of electric and magnetic fields after the

construction and operation of the re‐configured electrical services.  

The measured level of magnetic field (at 25 Hz) ranged in values between 51.1 and 12 mG

(milligauss = mG) as measured on the passenger platforms 1 meter above ground. These fields

dropped significantly below these levels a few feet away from the railroad. The model created

based on the proposed configuration does not significantly alter those observations. The magnetic

field anticipated in the final installed condition are generally less than 70 mG directly under the

lines (e.g. on the station platform) and fall off significantly away from the platform.

The measured level of power frequency electric fields measured (at 25 Hz) ranged in values

between 868 and 155.6 V/m. The model created for the final configuration shows anticipated

fields below 900 V/m in the final installed configuration.  

It should be noted that these fields are small by comparison to utility transmission lines where the

right of way magnetic fields are an order of magnitude larger and the electric fields are two orders

of magnitude larger than what is anticipated adjacent to the Zoo‐Paoli tracks.
Report on Electric, Magnetic Fields and Radio Noise Along the Zoo‐Paoli Rail Line, rev 0, 10/21/11 Page 4

The radio noise measured and modeled are significantly below levels that are associated with

causing interference; both in dry and wet (rainy) weather.

From the perspective of the regulator, oversight or official guidance concerning the “safe” levels

of electric or magnetic fields, the levels of both the electric and magnetic fields observed both by

measurement and modeling are significantly below any level generally discussed as a criteria

warranting concern. In particular the, International Commission on Non‐Ionizing Radiation

Protection, recognized document “Guidelines for Limiting Exposure to Time Varying Electric ,

Magnetic and Electromagnetic fields (up to 300 GHz)”, 1998 and re‐affirmed in 2009, identifies the

levels of 10,000 V/m and 2000 mG as criteria levels for 25‐60 Hz fields. The state of Pennsylvania

(where the transmission network will be operational) requires transmission lines be built in

accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), which cites no

restrictions for electric or magnetic field; the Federal government also has no national standard in

this regard.  

It is our conclusion that the levels of electric and magnetic fields and radio noise observed by

measurement and model for this project, are well within acceptable guidelines.

INTRODUCTION

With the re‐configuration of the Zoo‐Paoli electric services brought about by the electrification

Transmission project, the electric and magnetic fields distributions at ground level along the tracks

and at the station platforms which have been existent since original construction will be re‐casted.

This report presents the levels of electric and magnetic fields as they were measured before re‐

configuration and presents the estimates of the future levels of electric and magnetic fields after

the construction and operation of the re‐configured electrical services.   

In addition, measurements were also provided along the electrified railroad both at a point west

of Paoli (Exton Station) and at a point along the route of the existing transmission line (Spring Mill

station) for comparison.

The electric field is voltage, frequency and spatially dependent, while the magnetic field is current,

frequency and spatially dependent. Figure 1 below shows the proposed configuration of the new

Zoo‐Paoli transmission structures:
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Figure 1

The proposed structures include not only the 25Hz Amtrak traction power 138kV and 12kV circuits

and signal power (3.3kV, 100Hz),  but also include the PECO 33kV, 60Hz three phase distribution

system on the structures. The major difference between the existing and proposed configuration

is the addition of the two 138 kV lines; while the 12 kV lines will be rebuilt on new structures,

since they must follow the tracks, substantial geometric changes are not anticipated. It is assumed

for the purposes of this study that the 100 Hz and 60 Hz circuits will be placed on the new

structures in substantially the same positions in space as they are now but on the opposite side of

the railroad.  

In this report the levels of electric and magnetic fields under the future re‐configuration

conditions were compared to the present levels of fields (before re‐configuration). In addition,
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these future field levels were compared to current global health and safety guidance documents

and relevant Federal and state requirements.

Within the scope of this study we also examined the radio noise (often called electromagnetic

interference, EMI) produced by the re‐configured arrangement. The radio noise is a function of

voltage on the conductor and impressed across the hardware supporting the conductors from the

structure. In addition to the voltages, the production of this noise is significantly dependent on

weather conditions‐ wet vs. dry weather.

MEASUREMENT SURVEY  

As part of the EMF / EMI study, base line, field measurements were conducted to document the

magnetic and electric fields along the existing Zoo‐Paoli Line.  This line is currently configured with

a four track, 12 kV, 25 Hz, catenary system, which remains in service after the 138 kV, 25 Hz

transmission line is added, as shown in Figure 1.  Also measurements were made at Exton, which

provides data for a typical Amtrak dual 138 kV, 25 Hz transmission line / 12 kV, 25 Hz catenary line

arrangement, also similar to Figure 1. And finally, measurements were made at Spring Mill for the

existing, dual 138 kV, 25 Hz transmission lines which will be relocated onto the Zoo – Paoli Line.1

  

Using this data, conclusions were drawn about existing fields and comparisons made with

computer modeling data to predict the future Zoo‐Paoli Line magnetic and electric fields.   

Measurements were made with reference to the IEEE standard 644: Standard Procedures for

Measurement of Power Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields from AC Power Lines using

instrumentation compliant with IEEE Standard 1308: Recommended Practice for Instrumentation:

Specifications for Magnetic Flux Density and Electric Field Strength Meters ‐10Hz to 3kHz.  

The instrumentation used included:

a.   Power Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields

1) Narda Safety Test Solutions, L3 Communications Company, model EHP‐50C Electric Field

and Magnetic Flux Density Measurement Device, serial number 000WX105010

b.   Radio Noise  

                                                           

1 The Amtrak 138 kV lines at Spring Mill are above the Schuylkill River bike path, which is the former

Pennsylvania Railroad Norristown line right of way. The tracks and catenary are long gone from this route,

but the adjacent Septa Norristown line is electrified with a 12‐24 kV 25 Hz autotransformer system. The field

measurements taken do not attempt to separate the effects of the two 25 Hz systems.
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1) Rohde & Schwarz, model ES17 EMI Test Receiver, 20 Hz ‐ 26 GHz, serial 830154/001

2) A.H.System, model AK‐18G ; Active Monopole Antenna (9kHz‐60MHz) model SAS‐550‐1B,

Biconical Antenna (20MHz ‐330Mhz) model SAS‐542

Measurements were taken on various station platforms along the Zoo‐Paoli line. This was an area

that was easily accessible and therefore was not susceptible to fouling the tracks; in addition it

was an area that was most frequented by the general public. Further, using the platforms allowed

us to establish more accurately our distances from the permanent landmarks for the purpose of

recording the data.

Attached as Figure 2 are photos taken of the measurement setup at various stations.

   
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Figure 2

Photos taken while making Electric‐Magnetic Field Measurements and Radio Noise Measurements

  Radio Noise Active Monopole Antenna

Electric and Magnetic Field device Antenna Radio Noise Active Rod  
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         25Hz 50Hz 60Hz 75Hz 100Hz 125Hz

  

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Location Date Time (mG) (V/m) (mG) (V/m) (mG) (V/m) (mG) (V/m) (mG) (V/m) (mG) (V/m)

OverBrook 8/31/11 1016 31.6 575.2 0.2 1.1 1.1 0.6 9.1 13.0 0.6 9.3 3.8 10.1

Ardmore 8/31/11 1130 28.0 615.8 0.2 1.6 0.8 0.4 8.9 34.7 0.5 0.4 8.9 36.9

Rosemont 8/31/11 1200 26.3 597.5 0.1 1.4 0.2 0.5 11.3 30.5 0.3 0.3 10.2 36.7

Devon 10/4/11 1556 51.1 476.6 0.1 0.3 0.3 3.1 8.8 0.2 0.5 0.2 4.9 18.1

Paoli 10/4/11 1345 18.0 662.6 0.6 1.3 0.8 5.7 2.6     0.6 0.6 1.3 25.9

Bryn Mawr 10/4/11 1645 12.0 868.5 0.0 2.0 0.6 0.6 1.5 38.4 1.0 0.9 0.6 31.1

Wayne 10/6/11 0745 30.4 510.1 0.1 1.3 0.8 1.2 7.2 25.1 0.6 0.6 2.2 26.1

Haverford 10/6/11 0915 24.4 237.3 0.1 2.1 0.3 0.8 5.4 15.5 0.5 0.7 1.6 23.1

Wynnewood 10/6/11 1115 18.6 314.0 0.2 1.5 0.6 2.1 1.8 7.3 0.3 0.4 1.1 18.9

Spring Mill 10/6/11 1345 24.6 310.1 0.2 1.6 0.75 0.5 4.1 23 0.5 0.6 1.1 26.1

Exton 10/4/11 1115 2.6 155.8 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.5 0.2 8.8 0.1 0.4 0.4 5.3

         175Hz 225Hz 275Hz 325Hz 375Hz 425Hz

  

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Location Date Time (mG) (V/m) (mG) (V/m) (mG) (V/m) (mG) (V/m) (mG) (V/m) (mG) (V/m)

OverBrook 8/31/11 1016 0.7 0.2 1.3 8.7 0.6 2.5        0.6 4.4     0.6

Ardmore 8/31/11 1130 1.2 14.0 1.8 5.0 0.9 4.3 1.0 4.6 0.4 4.6 0.2    

Rosemont 8/31/11 1200 2.0 9.7 3.1 10.9 1.1 0.9 1.6 1.9 0.5 0.7 0.2 0.8

Devon 10/4/11 1556 1.4 6.1 1.1 9.6 0.4 2.6 0.4 2.9 0.4 0.5 0.5 1.1

Paoli 10/4/11 1345 0.3 6.1 0.7 8.6 0.3 7.3        0.1 2.0       

Bryn Mawr 10/4/11 1645 0.3 9.3 0.3 12.8 0.2 3.8 0.2 5.4 0.1 0.5 0.1 1.0

Wayne 10/6/11 0745 0.7 2.9 0.4 6.2 0.4 2.7 0.2 2.1 0.6 2.1 0.1 0.4

Haverford 10/6/11 0915 0.5 4.1 1.0 4.1 0.4 2.8 0.2 4.1 0.3 1.8 0.2 0.6

Wynnewood 10/6/11 1115 0.4 5.1 0.3 8.7 0.3 3.1 0.2 2.6 0.3 1.3 0.2 1.0

Spring Mill 10/6/11 1345 0.3 5.6 0.5 7.1 0.9 2.1 0.2 1.7 0.24 0.4 0.16 1.1

Exton 10/4/11 1115 0.4 3.5 0.1 4.5 0.2 2.2 0.1 2.0     0.3     0.4

Data was collected at nine (9) Zoo‐Paoli stations, one station west of Paoli and a reference point at

the Spring Mill station on the Norristown Line.   

The electric and magnetic field data collected is represented in Table 1. As an additional

representation of the data, Figure 3 and 4 provide spectra of the fields on the platform. It is

obvious that the fields are rich in harmonics from the source and load conversion processes. The

power flow data on the circuits at the time of the measurements was significantly below the

current load flow information and did not exhibit large daily variation.

Table 1   

Electric and Magnetic Field Data Collected Along the Zoo‐Paoli Line August 31st, October 3rd and

4th 2011
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Figure 3

Frequency (Hz)

Magnetic Field on the platform at Rosemont Station August 31, 2011, 1200hrs

Frequency (Hz)

Electric Field on the platform at the Rosemont Station August 31, 2011, 1200hrs

There is high variability in the measured data of electric and magnetic fields. The principle focus of

the data collection was to measure the fields where the public would stand. The data was not

controlled for time of day (although the time was noted to observe differences of peak vs. off

peak). The only parameter that seems to bear a correlation to the observed magnetic field levels is

the distance from Zoo substation. The precise currents (or voltages) at the point of measurement

were not available (we have data from distant terminals). It is reasonable to expect that currents

and voltages will fluctuate during the day and with distance from the connection substations; all

of which would affect the observed fields. In addition the distances from conductor to

Field

(mG)

Field

(V/m)
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measurement points, also bears significant influence on the observed results. Although the

distance from the catenary to the measurement point was relatively consistent (as we stood at

the middle of the platform), the distances to the other conductors was variable as presented at

the individual locations.  

The best use of the data is to recognize the variability and to understand the results on a statistical

basis as the parameters of current, voltages and geometry cannot be controlled. From this

perspective the important take away is that the pre‐existing mean magnetic field is 24mG and the

mean electric field is 500V/m.  

For similar reasons comparison to the reference locations (e.g. Exton and Spring Mill) are

ambiguous because of the variations among the test sites with geometries, currents and voltages.

The Radio Noise Data collected is shown in Table 2.    The radio noise information is somewhat

unremarkable. There did not seem to be any damage to the insulators and as such the low

voltages being used would not have caused any corona (especially in the mostly dry days we were

there) which would in part explain the very low radio noise measured.

COMPUTER MODELING  

1. Electric and Magnetic Fields

The new configuration of the Zoo – Paoli electrical service includes the relocated three phase,

PECO 33kV (60 Hz) distribution line on the structures and consolidates the new Amtrak 138kV (25

Hz) on the structures as well. In addition to the geometries of the circuits on the structures, the

other key parameters are the voltages, expected currents and frequencies of the various circuits.

The basis of the currents used in the model were provided in the power flow analysis found in the

2010 SYSTRA study titled “Amtrak 138kV Stability Study”. The load flow test cases would present

the worst case loadings for both heavy and light loading conditions referenced in the report.  The

report only supplies information at representative nodes in the system (the node of interest in this

study was Zoo substation). One can only approximate the currents that might be seen further out

on the system towards Paoli. Because of this limitation, the calculations that were performed

represent worst case conditions.  

Using the geometry shown in Figure 1, along with the voltages and frequencies indicated on the

figure a computer model was formed to estimate the electric and magnetic fields and radio noise

of the proposed configuration.  The computer modeling tool is one that is well established in the

power and rail industry. The base model is known as CDEGS software (Current Distribution,

Electromagnetic Fields, Grounding and Soil Structure Analysis) authored by SES Technologies. In

this instance we needed to use a portion of the software for the calculation of power frequency

electric and magnetic fields and radio noise.  
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Figure 4 presents the data of the system configuration that was developed to represent the re‐

configured Zoo‐Paoli line.

Figure 4

Data View of CDEGS Model of Zoo‐Paoli Transmission Circuits

At the measurement point of interest (station platform), the electric and magnetic fields are

composed of several fundamental frequencies 25 Hz, 60 Hz and 100 Hz and numerous harmonics

(odd and even) from the source and load properties in each of the services, except for the

commercial power (60 Hz) (see Figure 3).    To calculate the resulting fields from each of these

principle sources (it was not possible to predict the levels of harmonic currents from the

information that is available), a standard measure point was taken (35 feet from the center of the

track system) to present the results of the calculations as you might be standing on the platform.

In addition we used 135 feet from the center of the track system to represent a position remote

from the rail. All calculations were done at one meter above ground. Results from this model are

shown in Table 3.
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Table 3

Calculated Electric and Magnetic Fields from the Re‐configured Zoo‐Paoli Electrification Project

(under typical loading conditions)

Position from Center of Track

Magnetic Fields (mG) Electric Fields (V/m)

25 Hz 60 Hz 100 Hz 25 Hz 60 Hz 100 Hz

35 feet 65.3 7.5 2.6 804 46.6 25.1

135 feet 28.2 1.2 1.0 333 28.5 1.7

2. Radio Noise

Using the same configuration files, the radio noise was calculated for several frequencies under

foul weather conditions. The foul weather corona that is the source of the radio noise being

calculated is both source frequency and voltage dependent and is a function of the observed

frequency. The most significant factor is the impressed voltage on the conductor. This implies the

overwhelming influence of the 138kV Amtrak 25 Hz power line in the present configuration.

Results of this model are shown in Table 4.

Table 4

Calculated Foul Weather Radio Noise at Selected Frequencies and Distances from the

Re‐configured Zoo‐Paoli Electrification Project  

These calculations show the low frequency dependences of corona radio noise.  When combined

with the ambient data (before re‐configuration) at the higher frequencies the radio broadcast will

not be observable a few hundred feet from the center of the track.

Position from Center of Track

Radio Noise (dB v)

0.5 MHz 10 MHz

35 feet 38.8  ‐8

135 feet 30.9  ‐17.9
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Exposure of workers in the electric power industry to electric and magnetic

fields

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Occupational Health,

Sweden

Occupational Magnetic Field Exposure and Cardiovascular Mortality in a

cohort of Electric Utility Workers

Sahl, Mezel,

Kavet, et al

America Journal of

Epidemiology

2002;

156:913‐918

Magnetic field exposure and Cardiovascular disease mortality among electric

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Savitz, Liao, et al. America Journal of

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1999;

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32

Cohort and nested case control studies of hematopoietic cancers and brain

cancer among electric utility workers

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14

Exposure to electromagnetic fields and suicide among electric utility workers:

a nested case control study

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Savitz. Et al

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2000; 57:258‐

263

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exposure to magnetic fields

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396‐402

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relation to magnetic field exposure: findings from the study of UK electricity

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826.826

REVIEW OF GUIDELINES  

The studies relating to biological and human health effects from power frequency electric and

magnetic fields has not developed beyond where it was in the late 1990’s. There have been

occasional reports in Journals which purport some association or theory with adverse outcomes

and levels of magnetic fields. Table 5 shows recent (over the last 10 years) Journal reports that

have been in the open literature. The most recent (2007) discusses the data associations with

neurodegenerative diseases. Those reports were focused on occupational exposures and they are

dependent on many surrogates for exposure (there were no direct measurements of the exposure

fields). Further these studies could not control for other parameters that are known to influence

neurodegenerative diseases. These findings were not replicated nor followed up in the

community. They are raised only to complete the picture of what was advanced since the high‐

point of activity in this area in the very early 2000’s.

Table 5

Update to Current Listing of Reports on Influence of Electric or Magnetic Power Frequency Fields
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Statement on EMF guideline The International Commission on Non‐

Ionizing Radiation Protection

Health Physics 2009; 97:257‐

259;  

EMF guidelines The International Commission on Non‐

Ionizing Radiation Protection

Health Physics   1998; 74:

494‐522

Extremely Low Frequency Fields

Environmental Health Criteria

World Health Organization 2007

An Evaluation of the Possible Risks From Electric and

Magnetic Fields (EMFs) From Power Lines, Internal Wiring,

Electrical Occupations and Appliances

Neutra, DelPizzo, Lee, California EMF

Program

2002

IEEE Standard for Safety Levels With Respect to Human

Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields, 0‐3 kHz

IEEE 2002 C95.6

Most significantly is that there has failed to be a concerted effort on the part of Federal or state

regulators to set criteria based exposure limits for electric or magnetic fields. In fact, like many

states, including Pennsylvania where the Zoo‐Paoli re‐configuration construction will take place,

there is no specific guidance or criteria. There have been two or three Professional International

bodies that have attempted to offer guidance based on cross‐sections of views from various

countries and disciplines. The most relevant of these is the World Health Organization and The

International Commission on Non‐Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).    These guidance

documents are referenced in Table 6.

Table 6

Update to Current Listing of Guidance Documents from State or Professional Bodies on

Influence of Electric or Magnetic Power Frequency Fields

The position from either organization has not changed since the late 1990s; in fact in 2009 the

ICNIRP re‐affirmed its statements of 1998 with respect to power frequency electric and magnetic

fields. In summary this body could find no evidence of direct interaction of these fields based on

fundamental science or general medical associations. This left them with the criteria based only on

heating which is measured by Specific Energy Absorption Rate (SAR) in the human body as a gauge

of the effects of these fields.    Based on that approach the ICNIRP, which continues to be the

established global body to adjudicate these issues, the power frequency fields present in the Zoo

Paoli instance would be assessed by Tables 5 & 6 of the 1998 document. Translating this table to

the present circumstances, the criteria fields on the order of 2000mG and 10,000V/m, magnetic

and electric fields, would have to be obtained to consider more detailed discussion of the effect of
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the facility on the general public. As seen in Table 3 in this report the expected fields from re‐

configured Zoo‐Paoli are many orders of magnitude below these levels

CONCLUSIONS  

Prior to the re‐configuration of the Zoo‐Paoli electric services brought about by the electrification

Transmission project, when measured on the station platform, the mean magnetic field (at 25 Hz)

is 24 mG and the mean electric field (at 25 Hz) is 500 V/m. Post construction of the re‐

configuration of the electrical services, these fields are estimated to be 65 mG and 804 V/m.  

Although there are no criteria standards for electric and magnetic fields that electric facilities are

required to meet, the latest guidance document from the International Commission on Non‐

Ionizing Radiation Protection would suggest that the fields expected from the re‐configuration are

below any level that is of concern based on their comprehensive review of the scientific and

medical literature.

The radio noise during foul weather post re‐configuration has been calculated and the levels at

various frequencies are not judged to be significant to standard radio services.
 Appendix F

Soil Management Plan
Soil Management Plan 

August 2012 

Prepared for: 

Amtrak 

Prepared by: 

Michael Baker Jr., Inc. 

Moon Township, Pennsylvania 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PAGE 

1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 1 

1.1 Report Objectives ......................................................................................................... 1 

1.2 Contractor Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 1 

1.3 Right to Inspect and Stop Work ................................................................................... 2 

2.0 SITE INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 3 

3.0 SITE PREPARATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS ............................................. 4 

3.1 Health and Safety Plan ................................................................................................. 4 

4.0 CONTAMINATED SOIL MANAGEMENT ........................................................................ 4 

4.1 Health and Safety Considerations ................................................................................ 4 

4.2 Excavation and Stockpiling .......................................................................................... 6 

4.3 On-Site Management of Contaminated Soils ............................................................... 7 

4.4 Transport and Disposal ................................................................................................. 8 

4.5 Decontamination Water ................................................................................................ 8 
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1.0 INTRODUCTION 

This Soil Management Plan (SMP) is for use as guidance related to the Amtrak Zoo to Paoli Transmission 

Line Project. The subject project area consists of catenary poles and lines located within Amtrak right-ofway (ROW) from approximately Mile Post 2 (Zoo) to Mile Post 20 (Paoli) on the Keystone Corridor 

East. The subject project area is located in Chester, Montgomery, Delaware, and Philadelphia Counties. 

1.1 Report Objectives 

A primary objective of this SMP is to specify waste management procedures and precautions for 

construction within known or suspected areas of environmental concern within the construction zone. 

1.2 Contractor Responsibilities 

The Contractor is to proceed with waste management activities in a manner that coincides with the overall 

construction sequencing for the project. The Contractor is required to provide sufficient crews to 

complete the job within the timeframe specified, and is to ensure that each employee has appropriate 

training and the proper personal protective equipment for the task(s) that he or she is to perform. 

The waste management aspects of this project require a Contractor that is well qualified and able to 

demonstrate adequate experience in waste management operations similar to the operations specified 

herein. The Contractor must demonstrate experience and proficiency in the following areas: 

• Development, implementation, and enforcement of site-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) 

• Site perimeter and worker breathing zone air monitoring 

• Selection, use, and limitations of personal protective equipment 

• Solid and liquid sampling protocols and analytical testing 

• Contaminated materials excavation, handling, staging, storage, transportation, and disposal 

• Contaminated liquids handling, storage, transportation, and disposal 

• Identification, staging, sampling, analysis, containment, transportation, and disposal of 

contaminated and potentially hazardous substances 

• Provision of properly trained, experienced, and certified site personnel, including a site safety 

officer 

The Contractor assumes all responsibility for the development, implementation, and enforcement of the 

HASP and for protection of on-site personnel safety, health, and welfare. 

The Contractor must provide at least one qualified health and safety officer on site. It is mandatory that 

the health and safety officer be present and monitor waste management activities on a continuous basis 

during excavation activities in suspected areas of environmental concern. The health and safety officer(s) 

must possess, at a minimum, the following qualifications: 40-hr training, 8-hr supervisory training, and 

annual refresher courses as required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 

regulation 29 CFR Part 1910.120; current standard first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 

certification; and, experience with air monitoring instrumentation and sampling equipment. The health 
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and safety officer is required to have at least three years demonstrated continuous experience in waste 

management and must be experienced with all the health and safety issues that may be encountered. 

1.3 Right to Inspect and Stop Work 

Representatives of the Amtrak, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), the 

Engineer, and any governmental agency designated by the Amtrak are to have access to the work site, 

materials, records of personnel, and other relevant data and records, and the Contractor is to provide for 

such access and inspection. 

Amtrak, PADEP, and their authorized representatives have the right, but not the obligation, to inspect and 

obtain copies of all written licenses, permits, or approvals issued by any governmental entity that are 

applicable to the performance of services; to inspect transportation vehicles, containers, and any facilities 

proposed for use; and to inspect the removal, transportation, storage, disposal, or treatment operations 

conducted in the performance of services. 

If, during excavation or other operation, the Contractor discovers any additional areas of waste, 

contaminated soil, or drums and containers, the cessation of operations at that location and notification of 

the site safety officer and Amtrak are to occur immediately. The Amtrak, PADEP, and their authorized 

representatives have the right to stop work due to SMP or HASP violations. 
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2.0 SITE INFORMATION 

The overall project goal for the Keystone Corridor East High Speed Rail Program is to improve the 105-

mile Keystone Corridor East Amtrak rail line from Harrisburg to Philadelphia, within the counties of 

Dauphin, Lancaster, Chester, Montgomery, Delaware, and Philadelphia. Proposed changes include 

improvements to the interlockings (areas where trains change tracks); replacement and/or rehabilitation of 

the signal systems in areas where trains currently pass or follow each other; rehabilitation of the overhead 

electrical wires and poles (catenary and transmission lines); reactivation of an existing Express/3rd track 

between the Atglen interlocking and Paoli; relocation of an electrical substation at the Paoli Station; 

construction of high-level platforms at the Exton Station; and upgrades to the Ardmore Station. The 

Ardmore Transit Center includes a new multi-modal transit center, transit oriented mixed-use 

development, long-term parking facilities, and accessible infrastructure for all transportation services. The 

Keystone Corridor East High Speed Rail Program improvements, with the exception of the Ardmore 

Transit Center, are anticipated to be completed entirely within the existing ROW. The intent of the 

enhancements is to improve rail service by increasing the top operating speed from 110 mph to 125 mph, 

with the goal of reducing travel time between Harrisburg and Philadelphia to approximately 75 minutes. 

One of the major improvement construction projects is to replace 80- to 100-year old catenary structures, 

which are in almost daily need of repair, with new structures. This will also bring Amtrak's 138kV 

transmission line for the system back onto the line that it serves. The transmission system presently 

serving the Harrisburg Line takes a circuitous route away from the railroad onto other ROWs that Amtrak 

can only access in a limited fashion. The structures for the existing transmission system are also nearing 

the end of their useful life. Replacing the switching station at Bryn Mawr with a traction power 

substation will address low-voltage conditions experienced by Amtrak and SEPTA trains in the middle of 

the existing 20-mile stretch between Zoo Substation and Paoli Substation. The project is needed to bring 

the line into a state of good repair and to help Amtrak meet its mandate for cost-effective maintenance of 

its system. 

The newly installed catenary structures will involve excavating on average a total of 12 to 15 feet below 

ground surface. The existing catenary structures are mostly 40-50’ tall. The proposed catenary structures 

will be 100’ tall at bridges and 75’ tall elsewhere. In addition, the proposed catenary structures will not 

include guy wire support; therefore the foundations for the structures will be deeper and more substantial. 
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3.0 SITE PREPARATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS 

Waste management activities required at this site may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

excavation, sampling/analytical testing, on-site management, transport, and off-site disposal of 

contaminated soil. Associated waste management work may include: preparation, implementation, and 

enforcement of a site-specific HASP; construction and decommissioning of staging and decontamination 

areas; fugitive dust control; and, provisions for site security. The work also includes all waste 

management activities not covered by these special provisions, but that are required for compliance with 

local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and directives. 

3.1 Health and Safety Plan 

The Contractor is required to develop a HASP for all waste management activities. The HASP must be 

prepared in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120. The HASP is to be written by a certified industrial 

hygienist, certified safety professional, or other qualified individual. The Amtrak and/or other responsible 

parties as deemed appropriate by Amtrak must review and accept the HASP prior to initiation of waste 

management activities at this site. 

The primary purpose of the HASP is to address and provide for the safety of on-site personnel, including 

potential exposure to contaminated and/or hazardous materials at the site. The HASP is to include plans 

for protection of on-site personnel from the hazards associated with all types of wastes known or 

suspected to be present on site. The HASP also will provide a plan for response to potential emergency 

situations that may occur on site. The HASP shall address the minimization of off-site migration of 

contaminants through surface water controls, dust control, site control, and decontamination procedures 

as required. The HASP may require documentation of a tetanus shot for all site workers. 

The HASP is to include a plan for monitoring of the breathing zone in areas that may present potential 

worker exposure. Monitoring to be conducted by the Contractor in support of waste management 

activities and/or as further directed by the Amtrak and/or other responsible parties as deemed appropriate 

by Amtrak, includes but is not limited to: visual monitoring and periodic air monitoring of all excavation 

and activities that may uncover or encounter contaminated materials; and, air monitoring as required to 

protect site personnel potentially exposed to those materials. In addition, the HASP shall include 

decontamination procedures for personnel, personal protective equipment, and sampling equipment 

required for waste management activities. 

The HASP is to address actions required to safely and effectively deal with emergency situations that may 

occur during waste management activities. At a minimum, the following emergency response items must 

be addressed in the HASP: personnel roles, emergency recognition and prevention, evacuation procedures 

and routes, emergency decontamination, emergency equipment, and emergency medical treatment. The 

HASP also must address site security issues including site access control, public protection, and site 

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Decontamination Facility 

The Contractor shall include in the HASP a plan for decontamination of construction equipment and 

transport vehicles that leave from this area of the site. The plans shall include proposed grading, liner and 

water collection system, as well as a plan for treatment and/or disposal of the decontamination water. The 

decontamination facility plans will be submitted to the Amtrak for review and acceptance. The 

Contractor will be responsible for construction, operation, and decommissioning of the decontamination 

area and for collection and treatment of decontamination water. 

Waste Staging Areas 

The Contractor may propose alternative staging methods (i.e., roll-off boxes) or may determine that a 

staging area is not required if excavated waste materials will be directly loaded into trucks without delay. 

However, if the Contractor proposes to utilize one or more waste staging areas for contaminated soil, the 

layout/construction plans for the soil waste staging area must be submitted to the Amtrak and/or other 

responsible parties as deemed appropriate by Amtrak for review and acceptance. The plans shall include 

proposed location, liner and cover materials, and surface water controls for the waste staging area, and 

provisions for securing the area. 

Fugitive Dust Control 

The Contractor is to conduct operations and maintain the project site so as to minimize the creation and 

dispersion of dust. This is especially important in known areas of environmental concern. Dust control is 

to be implemented during all work activities conducted at the site, especially during excavation, handling, 

transport, and grading of contaminated soil or other potentially contaminated materials. Contaminated 

decontamination water collected during waste management activities may not be used for on-site dust 

control. For purposes of fugitive dust control, the Contractor is to provide clean water, free from salt, oil, 

and other deleterious material. 

Site Control 

The Contractor will institute site control measures to prevent exposure of unauthorized, unprotected 

persons to potential physical and chemical hazards within the construction zone. Site control and signage 

shall be utilized to prevent the entry of unauthorized individuals into the construction zone and to prevent 

or minimize potentially hazardous exposures to authorized individuals. 

The Contractor is responsible for the control of all persons and vehicles entering and leaving site and 

waste management areas. To enter waste management areas, personnel must possess the required health 

and safety training in accordance with all applicable OSHA regulations and the accepted HASP. 

Contractor personnel are to allow no unauthorized visitors to enter restricted areas without the express 

permission of the Amtrak and/or other responsible parties as deemed appropriate by Amtrak. The 

Contractor is required to provide all visitors with appropriate safety and personal protective equipment. 
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Signs, indicating that unauthorized entry to restricted areas is prohibited, are to be posted at any restricted 

areas and at entrance roads to deter unauthorized site entry. Signs are to be posted directing all visitors to 

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4.0 CONTAMINATED SOIL MANAGEMENT 

Based on knowledge of the ROW, areas of known soil contamination, associated with polychlorinated 

biphenyl (PCB) containing oils used in historical electrical transformers are present and potentially may 

be encountered during excavation of the catenary structures. Elevated levels of volatile organic 

compounds (VOCs) and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) present in native soil and elevated 

levels of metals and SVOCs associated with historic urban fill material (slag, cinders, brick, etc.) could 

also be encountered during excavation for construction. 

Accordingly, the Contractor shall exercise special precautions while excavating. These areas of 

environmental concern require special waste management practices, health and safety considerations, 

and/or precautions during construction. Soil materials excavated from these areas of environmental 

concern will require special handling and on-site management. Procedures for managing excavated soil 

within these areas of concern follow. 

4.1 Health and Safety Considerations 

The Contractor is responsible for development and implementation of an acceptable HASP. Among other 

things, a primary purpose of the HASP is to address and provide for the safety of all on-site personnel, 

including those that may encounter potential exposure to contaminated and/or hazardous materials at the 

site. With regard to worker protection, the HASP will include plans for protection of on-site personnel 

from hazards associated with wastes known or suspected to be present on site. The HASP is to include a 

plan for monitoring of the breathing zone in areas that may present potential worker exposure. In 

addition, the HASP shall include decontamination procedures for personnel and personal protective 

equipment for workers that may potentially be exposed to contaminated and/or hazardous materials at the 

site. 

4.2 Excavation and Stockpiling 

As the excavation proceeds within the known or suspected areas of potential environmental concern, the 

Contractor will monitor the excavation by visual inspection, detection of unusual odors, and by using a 

photo ionization detector (PID). The Contractor will look for one or more of the following: 

 soil that is visibly contaminated (discolored, oily sheen, etc.) 

 soil that has an unusual odor 

 soil that exhibits elevated PID readings (5 ppm or greater, sustained for more than 1 minute in the 

breathing zone), or other action level specified in the Contractor’s HASP 

If one or more of the above conditions are observed/detected, excavation should cease immediately and 

the site health and safety officer should be notified so that the breathing zone in the vicinity of the 

affected soil can be monitored. At that point, the Contractor should refer to the HASP and consult the site 

health and safety officer to determine if it is safe to proceed with the excavation or if personal protective 

equipment is warranted. When it is determined to be safe to proceed with the excavation, the Contractor 

shall excavate the impacted soil and stockpile it separately from the other excavated soils in a roll-off box 
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or approved waste staging area designated for off-site disposal. If stockpiled, the soil must be contained, 

meaning covered with plastic sheeting and secured to prevent contaminant migration via precipitation. 

4.3 On-Site Management of Contaminated Soils 

Excess and unsuitable materials that will NOT be re-used as backfill must be managed in accordance with 

the provisions of the PADEP municipal or residual waste regulations. Excavated excess material and 

material that is deemed by PADEP to be unsuitable for beneficial re-use must be sampled and analyzed as 

required for off-site disposal. Excess contaminated or unsuitable material that will require off-site 

disposal must be transported to a permitted, approved recycling or disposal facility no later than 90 days 

after stockpiling. 

The Contractor is responsible for sampling and the analytical testing of excess contaminated or unsuitable 

material that will require off-site disposal. Sampling frequency will be conducted in accordance with the 

United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) guidance (USEPA, 1999), PADEP 

requirements, and/or as required by the selected off-site disposal facility. At a minimum, it is 

recommended that one grab sample be taken for every 200 cubic yards (CY) of material to be disposed 

offsite and analyzed for the parameters listed below. 

At a minimum, the following analytical testing shall be completed: 

PCBs Method SW 846 8082 

VOCs Method SW 846 8260B 

SVOCs Method SW 846 8270B 

TCLP Volatiles Method SW 846 1311/8260B 

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analysis by any of the three methods listed above of any Resource Conservation and Recovery Act 

(RCRA)-regulated compound is greater than 20 times its regulatory TCLP limit, then TCLP testing shall 

be conducted for that parameter to determine if the material is classified as hazardous waste and therefore 

must be transported to an approved hazardous waste disposal facility. 

Additional analytical requirements may be required by the disposal facility. The Contractor is responsible 

for sampling and the analytical testing outlined above, as well as for any additional analyses required by 

the selected off-site disposal facility. 

4.4 Transport and Disposal 

All off-site waste recycling/disposal facilities and waste transporters are to be licensed by the appropriate 

regulatory agency or agencies and are to be approved by Amtrak and/or PADEP prior to any waste 

leaving the site. It is the Contractor's responsibility to retain the services of appropriately permitted and 

approved solid waste recycling and/or disposal facilities. The Contractor is to provide evidence that the 
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additional testing required for off-site disposal of the waste is the Contractor’s responsibility. 

Transportation of waste from the site is to be done in a safe and responsible manner, meeting all local, 

state, and federal regulations that may apply, and in such a way as to preclude injury or damage to 

citizens or private property and damage to the surrounding environment. Roll-off containers or truck beds 

shall be lined and suitable tarpaulin covers shall be utilized during transport to eliminate leaking loads and 

fugitive dust. 

Recommended Off-Site Disposal Facilities Include: 

Hazardous and/or PCB Containing Soil greater than 50 PPM 

Chemical Waste Management, Inc. – Model City 

1550 Balmer Road 

Model City, New York 14107 

1-(716)-754-8231 

Wayne Disposal, Inc. 

49350 North I-94 Service Drive 

Belleville, Michigan 48111 

1-(800)-592-5489 

Non-Hazardous and/or Non PCB Containing Soil or less than 50 PPM 

Grows North Landfill 

100 New Ford Mill Road 

Morrisville, PA 19067 

1-(800)-869-5566 

Tullytown Resource Recovery Facility Landfill 

200 Bordentown Road 

Tullytown, PA 19007 

1-(215)-943-8114 

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Discharge of used decontamination water directly onto the ground or directly into surface water will not 

be permitted, unless a waiver is obtained from PADEP. Any necessary sampling and analyses required 

by PADEP to grant a waiver is the responsibility of the Contractor. Decontamination water must be 

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 Appendix G

Public Officials, Public, and Consulting 

Parties Meetings Summaries
Public Officials & Stakeholders Meetings

4/25/12 & 4/30/12
AMTRAK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS

Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project

Public Officials’ Meetings

April 25, 2012 April 30, 2012

7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Harcum College Radnor Middle School

Room 104; Academic Center Auxiliary Gym

Amtrak will hold a meeting at the above referenced dates, times, and locations for elected and 

appointed officials, agency representatives, and special interest groups to introduce the Zoo to 

Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project and to discuss and receive input on the project

from the community.

The 105-mile Keystone Corridor East rail line, operating from Harrisburg to Philadelphia, 

Pennsylvania, has been identified by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) as one of ten 

corridors in the country for potential high-speed rail projects. Along the 20-mile segment of the 

corridor between the Zoo and the Paoli substations, Amtrak plans to upgrade the existing 

overhead electrification system and the substation at Paoli. Many of the existing 40-50 foot high 

overhead electrification system support structures within the right-of-way between the Zoo and 

Paoli substations will be replaced with new towers. The new towers will be approximately 60-75

feet high, with some towers reaching 100 feet high at overhead bridges. No additional right-ofway or property will be acquired for these improvements.

The meetings are intended to introduce the project, provide a project schedule, share current 

plans for the conceptual design, and present the results of preliminary research and data 

collection on environmental features and cultural resources within the corridor. Since feedback 

from the community is a vital aspect of a project of this nature, you are encouraged to attend one 

of the meetings to provide your input and identify project issues.

This meeting is being held in a physically accessible facility. Please notify Amtrak at least 48 

hours prior to the meeting if you have special needs for which this agency will need to make 

arrangements. The telephone number for making special arrangements is 610-286-0100.

For further information regarding this project, contact Daniel P. Tasker at Amtrak, 215-349-

1416, Taskerd@amtrak.com or Daren Petroski at Burns Engineering, Inc., 215-979-7700 x7749, 

DPetroski@burns-group.com. For further information regarding this meeting, contact Daren 

Petroski at Burns Engineering, Inc., 215-979-7700 x7749, DPetroski@burns-group.com or Allen 

Heist at Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc., 610-286-0100, aheist@stellee.com.


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Project: Amtrak Electrification; Philadelphia Zoo to Paoli 

 Frequently Asked Questions1

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What is the purpose of the project?

This project proposes to meet several goals: 1) The 100 year old structures that support the 

existing overhead contact system, commonly called catenary, which provides electrical power 

to the trains, will be replaced; 2) The project will bring the electrical power transmission 

system back onto Amtrak-owned property from its present route which runs outside of 

Amtrak’s current right-of-way; 3) By converting the switching station at Bryn Mawr to a 

traction power substation, the project will fill a critical gap in the power supply system. 

Why is this project being considered now?

The existing catenary support structures on the Harrisburg Line between Zoo and Paoli are 

100 years old and are beyond their useful life span. They are showing signs of significant 

deterioration and frequently require extensive repairs. In addition, the transmission lines 

that feed electricity to the system run on a much longer route using a combination of other 

railroad and public rights-of-way. These rights-of-way are difficult to access and consequently 

expensive to maintain. The structures that carry the transmission lines are also approaching 

the end of their useful life. Finally, the section between the Philadelphia Zoo and Paoli is the 

only segment of the Keystone Corridor that has not had a traction power upgrade. Amtrak 

typically spaces traction power substations every 10 miles. The section between Zoo and 

Paoli is 20 miles long. A consequence is that the existing trains operated by Amtrak and 

SEPTA experience low-voltage conditions in this section of railroad during periods of higher 

train density. 

What changes in voltage are proposed?

The traction power voltage in the catenary is 12 kV and is not going to change. The voltage for 

the transmission lines being relocated back onto the Amtrak right-of-way will be 138 kV. 

Why is the higher voltage needed?

 It is more efficient to transmit electrical energy at high voltages.

How will the new structures differ from the existing ones?

The existing structures are between 45 and 65 feet tall. They consist of a pair of vertical poles 

outside of the outermost track that are joined together by wire head-spans. The poles are 

made of several circular steel tubes welded together. The diameter of the tube changes 

abruptly at the welded joint, so they are typically referred to as “stepped” tubes. They have 

 

1 Questions raised at the April 25, 2012 and April 30, 2012 Public Officials meetings and via emails; answers per 

the project engineers, consultants and Amtrak officials.
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guy wires on the field side to counteract the forces from the head-spans. The structures are 

painted but in many cases the paint coating has failed and the structures are showing rust.

The new structures are different in that: 1) they will be taller - typically they will be 75 feet 

but where they cross highway overpasses, they will be 100 feet; 2) they will be steel and have 

a wide flange shape (like an “I” beam); 3) they will be galvanized and will retain their gray 

color rather than rusting; 4) they will have a k-frame in lieu of the head-span; 5) they will not 

have guy wires; and 6) the spacing across the tracks will be slightly wider to provide additional 

track clearance. 

What will be the spacing between the new transmission towers?

The current spacing between structures varies between 250 and 320 feet. New poles will be 

installed adjacent to existing poles to allow the catenary wires to be transferred; therefore, 

the structure spacing will remain the same. The exception will be at locations where 

additional structures are required. For example, additional structures will be installed to 

allow the catenary to be permanently detached from highway overpasses.

How will Bryn Mawr substation be impacted?

Presently, the Bryn Mawr substation functions only as a switching station. In the proposed 

condition, it will be a traction power substation, where 138 kV electricity is converted to 12 

kV electricity and fed into the catenary system. Due to the added functionality, it needs a 

larger footprint than the existing facility and will require taking about 10 parking spaces from 

the parking lot that SEPTA leases from Amtrak. The existing switching station building will be 

demolished and replaced with a smaller control building. The Bryn Mawr substation is being 

designed to be as compact as possible, while still meeting Amtrak and National Electric Safety 

Code requirements.

What is the purpose of increasing the power along the rail corridor? 

The traction power itself is not being increased. It will remain at 12 kV. What is being 

proposed is an increase in the power density. Amtrak typically spaces traction power 

substations every 10 miles. The section between Zoo and Paoli is 20 miles long. As a result of 

such a long gap between substations and at the existing train densities operated by Amtrak 

and SEPTA, trains experience low-voltage conditions in this section of railroad. Bryn Mawr is 

roughly at the midpoint between the Zoo and Paoli. By converting Bryn Mawr from a 

switching station to a traction power substation, the low voltage conditions will be alleviated. 

The need to provide power is due to the density or number of trains operated by both Amtrak 

and SEPTA.

What is the cost of this upgrade? Where are the funds coming from? 

A construction cost estimate is not available at this time. The cost estimate will be developed 

as the preliminary engineering progresses. The project will be federally funded and may 

include state funds as well. 
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What is NEPA and what is the NEPA process?

NEPA or National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 is the broad set of regulations that apply 

to federal agencies as well as activities that include federal funding. It requires consideration 

of the environmental consequences of proposed actions. The NEPA process consists of an 

evaluation of relevant environmental effects of a Federally funded project. There are three 

levels of analysis that may be undertaken to comply with the law including: 1) preparation of 

a Categorical Exclusion (CE), 2) preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding 

of No Significant Impact (FONSI); or 3) preparation and drafting of an Environmental Impact 

Statement (EIS). Impacts to the natural environment as well as historic, cultural, 

archaeological and other community impacts are included in the evaluations.

What environmental impacts are being reviewed with the project?

The existing rail line has been in use for over a hundred years and is considered a disturbed 

project site. It is unlikely that significant natural resources will be impacted along the rail line. 

Being located in a dense urban setting, the principle impacts are expected to be cultural and 

social. While there are no known archaeological resources within the railroad right-of-way, 

there are numerous historic resources identified along the corridor within 750 feet of the rail 

line. The rail line itself is considered an historic resource. It is anticipated that the visual 

impacts of the new transmission towers will be the principle impact of the upgrade. 

Appropriate mitigations to historic resources will be agreed upon with the Pennsylvania State 

Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) at the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

(PHMC). 

Will the vibrations from the trains increase as a result of the increased voltages?

No.

Does the public have an opportunity to impact the design decisions of the project?

Yes – the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) will review the NEPA submission to determine if 

the techniques proposed to mitigate any impacts are sufficient. The FRA may require 

additional mitigation or evaluations if needed. 

Will the proposed upgrade support high speed rail?

The proposed electrical upgrades are needed to support existing train density. While the 

project could support high-speed trains, it is not being advanced in anticipation of high speed 

trains.

Is SEPTA required to pay a portion of the costs for the upgrade?

SEPTA has an ongoing contract that includes payment for electrical power and use of 

Amtrak’s track. SEPTA’s support for funding this project is indeterminate at this stage.

Why are the new power lines proposed to be taller than the existing ones?

The heights of the proposed structures are a result of meeting both Amtrak’s design 

requirements and the requirements of the National Electric Safety Code. The new poles will 
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be the minimum height necessary to meet those clearances. Additional height is needed for 

structures to provide required clearances at bridges and other crossings.

Is it possible to know which poles will need to be the taller structures? 

The details of each structure’s size will be established as the engineering continues. In 

general, the taller structures are required to take the transmission line up and over bridges 

that are crossing Amtrak. Taller structures are also required where the transmission wires are 

“stacked”, one above the other, to keep construction within Amtrak’s Right-of-Way.

Will the Amtrak project coordinate with efforts to relocate the Paoli Station and move the substation?

Yes. 

Is there a project website where the public can direct questions or find updates?

Not at this time. 

Is there anything specific that the emergency services providers should know?

The new sub-station at Bryn Mawr will be equipped with fire suppression equipment. 

Will access to the Amtrak right-of-way be needed from any private or municipally owned 

properties?

Access points have not yet been determined.

Will the municipality have a chance to review the construction plans for the Bryn Mawr substation 

prior to construction?

Yes.

Will the old transmission lines that currently carry the higher voltages and run outside of the 

Amtrak right-of-way be removed? 

Not at this time. They will be de-energized and made safe.

Will the old catenary support structures be removed once the new structures are in place?

All of the old catenary support structures currently within the Amtrak right-of-way will be 

removed once the new structures are in place. 

When will construction take place?

Construction is anticipated to begin in Spring 2015 and last 5 years. In order to maintain 

service, construction will need to take place at night and over week-ends although 

construction will progress from one end of the corridor to the other so local construction 

impacts will be for much shorter durations. There will be no blasting involved with 

construction. Trees along the right-of-way will be trimmed back to within 10 feet of the 

proposed wire locations.
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What is the proposed construction sequence?

Between Zoo and Bryn Mawr: 

Stage 1

1. Install new foundations and poles on both the north and south side of the railroad 

and install k-frames to connect between poles.

2. Transfer fiber optic ground wire to new south pole.

3. Install new 138 kV transmission and static wire on new north and south poles.

4. Install 6.9 kV signal power cable on north pole.

Stage 2

1. Transfer and re-profile catenary.

Between Bryn Mawr and Paoli: 

In this section, an existing PECO distribution circuit has to be transferred.

Stage 1

1. Install new foundations and poles on the south side of the railroad.

2. Transfer fiber optic ground wire and install new static wire, 138 kV transmission 

and replacement PECO 33 kV distribution cables on the south pole line.

3. Energize the new PECO 33 kV cables, de-energize and demolish the old 33 kV 

cables.

Stage 2

1. Install new foundations and poles on the north side of the railroad and install kframes to connect between poles on the north and south side.

2. Install new static wire, 138 kV transmission and replacement PECO 33 kV 

distribution cables on the north pole line.

3. Install new 6.9 kV signal power cable. 

Stage 3

1. Transfer and re-profile catenary.
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ZOO TO PAOLI ELECTRIFICATION TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

PUBLIC OFFICIAL’S SURVEY

Results from April 25 & 30

If you have any comments or opinions on the Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line 

Project, please send us an email at: aheist@stellee.com or fill in the survey form below and 

return it a member of the project team.

Prior to the announcement of this meeting, were you aware of AMTRAK plans to upgrade the 

electric service system along the rail lines between the Philadelphia Zoo and Paoli? 

 Yes ( 3) No (3)

Do you feel that this meeting provided enough information to start the conversation about how 

the project may impact your community? Yes (5) No (0)

Are sufficient contacts provided to allow you to have your questions addressed? Yes (3) 

No 

Do you have any concerns regarding the proposed improvements associated with this project? If 

so, please describe:

Visual impacts of new poles; yet to be seen

______________________________________________________________________________

Please provide any additional comments regarding the proposed improvements:

Contact info should be on handouts

______________________________________________________________________________

Do you regularly travel by rail? Yes (1) No (4)

 Daily Weekly Monthly (2)

If the service was faster/more efficient/more reliable, would you use it more frequently?

 Yes (3) No (3)

Do you use the rail line to travel for: Business (3) Pleasure (4)

What do you like MOST about traveling by rail?

Convenience and parking

______________________________________________________________________________

What do you like LEAST about traveling by rail?

Late evening schedules

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From what station to what station do you travel most frequently?

Wayne to Center City; Exton, Ardmore

Thank you
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Public Meeting Summary:

April 25, 2012: Harcum College, Room 104, Academic Center.

7 public attendees

2 surveys received

April 30, 2012, Radnor Middle School, Auxiliary Gym

9 attendees

4 surveys received

Survey summary:

PUBLIC OFFICIAL’S SURVEY

Results from April 25 & 30 

If you have any comments or opinions on the Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project, please send 

us an email at: aheist@stellee.com or fill in the survey form below and return it a member of the project team.

Prior to the announcement of this meeting, were you aware of AMTRAK plans to upgrade the electric 

service system along the rail lines between the Philadelphia Zoo and Paoli? 

 Yes ( 3) No (3)

Do you feel that this meeting provided enough information to start the conversation about how the 

project may impact your community? Yes (5) No (0)

Are sufficient contacts provided to allow you to have your questions addressed? Yes (3) No 

Do you have any concerns regarding the proposed improvements associated with this project? If so, please 

describe:

Visual impacts of new poles; yet to be seen

Please provide any additional comments regarding the proposed improvements:

Contact info should be on handouts

Do you regularly travel by rail? Yes (1) No (4)

 Daily Weekly Monthly (2)

If the service was faster/more efficient/more reliable, would you use it more frequently?

 Yes (3) No (3)

Do you use the rail line to travel for: Business (3) Pleasure (4)

What do you like MOST about traveling by rail?

Convenience and parking

What do you like LEAST about traveling by rail?

Late evening schedules

From what station to what station do you travel most frequently?

Wayne to Center City; Exton, Ardmore

Thank you
Survey summary: 

It appears that many municipal officials and community organizations were aware of the proposed 

project prior to the public announcement.

It also appears that the Project Team is providing sufficient information so far about the meetings and 

the initial project details.

Sufficient contacts are provided to address concerns but the contact info should be included I n the 

handouts. (Additional handout being prepared for the June 6 meeting.)

The primary issue noted in the surveys (2) was the visual impact of the new, higher towers.

Most survey respondents were NOT rail riders.

Faster, more efficient and more reliable service would entice about half of respondents to use rail more 

frequently.

The use of rail for business vs pleasure was about evenly split.

The convenience and available parking are important factors in using rail.

Late evening schedules can be a deterrent to rail usage.

Origins of rail usage included: Wayne, Exton and Ardmore 
General Public Meeting

6/6/12
AMTRAK’S ZOO TO PAOLI RAIL LINE

ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

May 11, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Daniel P. Tasker, Program Director OCS/Transmission Upgrades; Amtrak

Ph: 215-349-1416

Email: Taskerd@amtrak.com

AMTRAK TO HOST PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE FOR ZOO TO PAOLI UPGRADE 

PROJECT

Philadelphia, PA- Amtrak will hold a public open house on June 6, 2012 at Villanova 

University’s Connelly Center Cinema to introduce the Zoo to Paoli Electric Transmission Line 

Project and to gather public input on the project. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM.

Amtrak plans to upgrade the existing overhead electric power system along the 20-mile segment 

of the Keystone Corridor between the Philadelphia Zoo and the Paoli substation as well as 

upgrade and expand the existing sub-station at the Bryn Mawr rail station. This section of the 

corridor is in dire need of electrical system upgrades to ensure safe and efficient rail travel in the 

future.

New towers are planned to carry the overhead electric system, replacing the existing structures. 

The existing towers, at approximately 44 feet tall, show signs of significant deterioration and will 

be replaced by new towers approximately 72 feet tall. A few towers may reach 100 feet tall at 

overhead bridges. All construction will take place within the existing Amtrak right of way, so no 

additional right-of-way or property will need to be acquired for these improvements. 

Construction is anticipated to start in 2015.

The June 6 open house will introduce the project to the public, provide a tentative project 

schedule, share conceptual plans for the design, and present the results of preliminary research 

on environmental and cultural resources within the corridor. Since feedback from the 

community is vital to ensuring a successful project, residents along the corridor are encouraged 

to attend this meeting to provide input and help identify project issues.

Villanova University’s Connelly Center is a physically accessible facility. Please notify Stell 

Environmental Consulting at least 48 hours prior to the meeting if you have special needs for 

which this agency will need to make arrangements. The telephone number for making special 

arrangements is Crystal Gilchrist, 610.286.0100.

For further information regarding this project, contact Daniel P. Tasker at Amtrak, 215-349-

1416, Taskerd@amtrak.com or Daren Petroski at Burns Engineering, Inc., 215-979-7700 x7749, 

DPetroski@burns-group.com. For further information regarding this meeting, contact Daren 

Petroski at Burns Engineering, Inc., 215-979-7700 x7749, DPetroski@burns-group.com or Allen 

Heist at Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc., 610-286-0100, 

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AMTRAK

Presentation at Public Meeting June 6, 2012
Agenda

• Project Team Introductions• Meeting Focus• Project Background and Status• Conceptual Design• Project Schedule• Questions and Comments at boards
Project Team

• Burns Engineering – Lead Engineering F• Michael Baker Jr. Inc. – Lead Environmen

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• Stell Environmental – Lead Cultural/ Histo

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• AECOM – Engineering Support
Meeting Focus

• Information Dissemination

– Background– Conceptual Design– Schedule

• Open up Communication Channel for Fee
Project Background and Status

Existing and Proposed Transmission Right of Way

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Project Background and Status

Existing Transmission Right of Way
Project Background and Status

Existing Catenary Structures
Project Background and Status

Pole deterioration
Project Background and Status

Beam failure (St. Davids), Foundation deteriora
Conceptual Design

Similar Structures on Amtrak Northeast Corridor near Halethorpe Maryland
Conceptual Design – Typical (ET-1022)
Conceptual Design – Overhead Bridge (ET
Conceptual Design – Stacked (ET-1021)
Project Background and Status

Existing Bryn Mawr Substation
Bryn Mawr Substation: Context
Conceptual Design – Bryn Mawr Substation
Conceptual Design – Paoli Substation

Paoli Substation, 138 kV Structures
Project Schedule

Design and Construction• 15% Design – Submitted February 2012• 30% Design – Late Winter 2013• Final Design – Fall 2014• Construction – Spring 2015 to 2020NEPA• Public Meeting – June 6, 2012• 2nd Public Officials Presentation – March 201

• 2nd Public Meeting – March 2013• Cat Ex or FONSI – September 2013
Questions and Comments
Next Steps

Additional comments or questions can be sConcerns about historic resources:

Allen Heist, Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc.25 East Main Street, Elverson, PA 19520Ph: (610) 286 - 0100FAX: (610) 286- 0110

Concerns about overall design:

Herbert H. Wescott III, P.E., Burns Engineering, Inc.1835 Market Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Ph: 215-979-7700 x 7742

FAX: 215-405-2510
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Summary of questions and answers 

(Some questions & answers have been slightly rephrased to make them clearer.)

Q: What will the noise level be during construction?

A: The construction sequence has not yet been determined so it is difficult to evaluate the 

noise level of the construction at this time.

Q: Will Amtrak employees or sub-contractors be taking access via private property during the 

construction?

A: All access for the construction should be via the rail line. Workers and equipment will be 

moved along the corridor on the rail to the greatest extent possible. Any additional 

access to the construction areas would be coordinated with individual property owners

by way of access easements and will be kept to an absolute minimum.

Q: What is the planned spacing of the new towers?

A: The new towers will be based on the same spacing as the existing towers or between 

250 and 320 feet. 

Q: What is the status of the effort to evaluate the impacts of the construction on local cultural 

resources? 

A: Currently, forty-six (46) National Register listed and eligible resources have been

mapped within 750 feet of the rail corridor’s centerline for information purposes only.

Early coordination with PHMC in Harrisburg indicates that the area of potential effect 

(APE) will be much smaller than 750 feet. Since the existing rail line is an eligible 

resource, a mitigation plan will be prepared and approved by Harrisburg.

Q: Will there be additional cultural resources survey work?

A: Yes, research of cultural resources is continuing, including the existence of local districts 

and site. (It was reiterated that this is the beginning of the process and those who are 

aware of resources that have not been mapped yet, can provide important information 

to help make a more complete submission.)

Q: What about archaeological resources?

A: Additional research is anticipated; additional efforts will be determined by Harrisburg 

and the PHMC. There is one known archaeological site in the vicinity of the project, but 

since all work is to be completed within the existing right-of-way, this site will not be 

affected. Some archaeological investigation will need to be done as part of the Bryn 

Mawr substation expansion, but no resources are expected since this site has been 

previously disturbed.

Q: Has the Bryn Mawr Historic District been included?

A: Yes, if it is a National Register listed or eligible district. All attendees were invited to look 

more closely at the existing mapped resources and note any specific omissions.
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(Following the meeting, it was confirmed that there are two historic resource sites in 

Bryn Mawr, but no historic district.

Q: Will the new towers carry more wires than are currently on the existing poles?

A: Yes; 2 more on each tower on either side of the rail line.

Q: Why will the new towers need to be so high?

A: The National Electrical Code and Amtrak both have clearance regulations that determine 

how much space must be between the power lines to maintain safety. The new towers 

must meet both sets of regulations.

Q: How does this project align with tower upgrades on other sections of the Harrisburg line?

A: No incompatibilities are anticipated.

Q: How many tracks will be removed from service during construction?

A: The current plan is to remove only one outer rail line from service at a time.

Q: What are the expectations for noise coming from the 138kV power lines?

A: Virtually nothing. There may be a high pitched hum during periods of high humidity.

Q: Based on the construction of approximately 400 new poles at an estimated cost of $1/4 million 

per pole, the cost estimate for this project could be $100 million or more. Has an alternative 

analysis been completed to evaluate just replacing the damaged poles rather than replacing all 

of them?

A: The number of poles that have reached the end of their useful life span is extensive and 

would lead to a significant mixing of older, deteriorating poles alongside the new 

replacements. These poles would need to be replaced soon anyway and would lead to 

multiple construction periods over the coming years. Also, partial replacement of the 

catenary towers only would still leave the power supply lines running many miles 

outside of the corridor, leaving Amtrak with 2 separate corridors to maintain going 

forward.

Q: With 400 pole locations and 2 poles at each location, there will be 800 poles at cell phone tower 

heights along the rail line from the Zoo to Paoli. What will be the visual impacts of these towers?

A: This is not really a fair comparison. The existing towers are already in place and about 50 

feet tall. The new poles will only be about 10 – 15 feet taller in most cases. 

Follow-up from resident: The new poles will be above the tree line?

A: Yes, some will be. 

Follow-up from resident: Residents along the rail line should know what the alternatives 

are.

A: There really aren’t any alternatives. Delaying this critical maintenance project will lead 

to significant rail delays or complete outages in the future. Replacement of these 
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structures and moving the power supply lines into the corridor are critical to 

maintaining rail service and needs to be completed. 

Q: Given the attendance at the public meetings, it could be suggested that the public outreach 

efforts were not very successful. What else is being done to get information out to the public?

A: The meetings were posted in several local online “Patch” news outlets and other local 

newspapers including the Main Line Times. A press release was also sent to the 

Philadelphia Inquirer. This is also the initial round of meetings at the beginning of the 

design process. Additional meetings will be scheduled after more of the design has been 

completed.

Follow-up from resident: More meetings and more information is needed. Could 

announcements be posted at inbound train stations, local libraries, schools, etc?

A: The design team will consider additional options for public outreach.

Q: Will additional tree clearing be needed? 

A: Yes it is likely that some additional tree trimming will be necessary.

Follow-up from resident: Given the new heights and the need for visual buffers, removing 

additional trees may be a big issue for adjacent residents.

Q: Will potential access needs be identified soon?

A: At this time, all construction access is being planned from the rail line and within the 

existing right-of-way.

Q: Will there be work at night?

A: Some is expected. 

Q: What work will be required at ground level?

A: The excavation for the new poles will be done from a rail-mounted digger with an auger 

so there will be no pounding to drive the poles into the ground. No blasting is 

anticipated. No grade changes or additional excavation are proposed. 

Q: Does this project account for the relocation of the Paoli station?

A: Yes, the new poles will end at the existing station with completion of the connecting 

section dependent upon which project gets there first. All projects along the rail line are 

being coordinated.

Q: At what point will the alternatives analysis be made public?

A: An alternatives analysis has not been done and none is scheduled. It is not possible to 

do selective replacement.

Q: When will the NEPA document be presented?

A: The draft document is planned for late spring or early summer 2013. The final 

document is scheduled for submission by September 2013.
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Q: What will be discussed at the next meetings? Financials? Alternatives?

A: The next round of meetings would discuss the corridor impacts and the recommended 

mitigation efforts.

Total attendance: 12

Total surveys returned: 1 

Public Outreach suggestions (CGG):

• Establish website with project outline, FAQ’s, summary of NEPA requirements and a link for 

sending questions. (High Priority) 

• Design and post announcements with website address at inbound stations between Paoli and 

the Zoo. 

• Contact Diane Mastrall, Inquirer environmental reporter, to determine if the Inquirer would do a 

piece on the rail line and the need for the maintenance project.

• Seek local radio stations that could carry an interview with Amtrak design team; coordinate for 

interviews.

• Consider direct mailing to adjacent property owners. Amtrak to discuss with government affairs 

department.


Public Officials & Stakeholders Meeting

5/28/13
From: Allen Heist

To: Alex Charlton; Andrea Campisi; Andrew Meloney; Ardmore Business Assn; Ardmore Progressive Civic Assn;

Ardwood Civic Assn; Barry Seymour; Berwyn Fire Co; Beverlee Barnes; Bill Keilbaugh; Business Assn of West

Parkside; Cecile Charlton; Charles McGarvey; Christian Busch; Christopher McGinley; Daniel Waters; Delano

Shane; Douglas S. Cleland; Easttown Twp Police Dept; Elizabeth S. Rogan; Gale Morrison; Gary W. Smith;

Gene Williams; Great Valley School District; Hugh J. Murray Sr; James Brown; James Higgins; Jeffrey D.

Knueppel; Jim Marino; Joe Syrnick; John E. Pickett; Joyce Smith; Kate Galer; Kathy Bognosian; Keith Jones,

Executive Director; Kenneth Woodson; Kevin Maurer; Lawrence J. Gentile; Linda Grobman; Lt. Anthony Giaimo;

Lucinda Hudson; Main Line Chamber of Commerce; Marian T. Toland; Mark J. Rupsis; Merion Civic Assn;

Michael J. McGrath; Mill Creek Community Partnership; Mimi Gleason; Narberth Borough Council; North

Ardmore Civic Assn; North Wayne Protective Assn; P. Timothy Phelps; Paoli Business & Professional Assn;

Peggy Schmidt; Phila City Planning Comm; Phila Comm of Parks & Rec; Phila Police District 16; Phila Police

District 19; Phila Police District 92; Radnor Fire Co; Rick Young; Rita E. Reves; Rob Henry; Robert Cousar;

Robert Morro; Robert Zienkowski; Ronald T. Bailey; Shortridge Civic Assn; State Senator Andrew E. Dinniman;

State Senator Edwin B. Erickson; State Senator Vincent J. Hughes; Stephen Burgo; Steve Nelson; Tredyffrin

Twp B/S; Villanova Univ; William Colarulo; Willistown Conservation Trust; Wynnewood Civic Assn

Cc: "Bert Wescott"; Daren Petroski

Subject: Public Officials" Meeting - Amtrak Zoo to Paoli Electrification Project

Date: Friday, May 03, 2013 1:13:00 PM

Attachments: Public Officials Mtgs invitation - Ph B SEE FINAL.docx

Public Officials Document1.pdf

Renderings - Catenary Structures.PDF

Importance: High

Stakeholder,

Find attached the notice for two (2) public officials’ meetings to be held on May 28 and May 29 to

provide updates and receive comments on the Amtrak Zoo to Paoli Electrification Project.  These

are a follow-up to meetings held in April 2012.  Also attached is a project description and

renderings of the proposed new catenary structures to be installed along the corridor.  You are

encouraged to attend one of these meetings to provide your input and to help identify project

issues.  Contact information for further information about the project and the meetings is included

at the bottom of the notice. 

Allen G. Heist

Project Manager

Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc. • 25 East Main Street • Elverson, PA 19520

Phone 610-286-0100 • Fax 610-286-0110 • Cell 484-885-3394

Email aheist@stellee.com • Web www.stellee.com

2012 Gold Award Winner, Environmental Business Journal Achievement Award, Small Firms

Woman-Owned, SBA 8(a) Certified, SDB

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AMTRAK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS

Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project

Public Officials’ Meetings

May 28, 2013 May 29, 2013

7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Lower Merion Township Bldg. Radnor Township Bldg.

Main Meeting Room Main Meeting Room

75 East Lancaster Avenue 301 Iven Avenue

Ardmore, PA Wayne, PA

Amtrak will hold a meeting at the above referenced dates, times, and locations for elected and 

appointed officials, agency representatives, and special interest groups to provide updated 

information on Amtrak’s Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line, provide a project 

schedule, share plans for the design, and present the results of preliminary research on 

environmental and cultural resources within the corridor.

The 105-mile Keystone Corridor East rail line, operating from Harrisburg to Philadelphia, 

Pennsylvania, has been identified by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) as one of ten 

corridors in the country for potential high-speed rail projects. Along the 20-mile segment of the

corridor between the Zoo and the Paoli substations, Amtrak plans to upgrade the existing 

overhead electrification system and the substation at Bryn Mawr. The existing 40-50 foot high 

overhead electrification system support structures within the right-of-way between the Zoo and 

Paoli substations, which are seriously deteriorated, will be replaced with new towers. The new 

towers will be approximately 60-75 feet high, with some towers reaching 100 feet high at 

overhead bridges. No additional right-of-way or property will be acquired for these 

improvements.

Since feedback from the community is a vital aspect of a project of this nature, you are

encouraged to attend one of the meetings to provide your input and identify project issues. If you 

are unable to attend either of the meetings noted above, a general public will be held June 6, 

2013 at 7:00 PM at Villanova University’s Connelly Center Cinema. 

These meetings are being held in physically accessible facilities. Please notify Amtrak at least 

48 hours prior to the meeting if you have special needs for which this agency will need to make 

arrangements. The telephone number for making special arrangements is 610-286-0100.

For further information regarding this project, contact Daniel P. Tasker at Amtrak, 215-349-

1416, Taskerd@amtrak.com or Daren Petroski at Burns Engineering, Inc., 215-979-7700 x7749, 

DPetroski@burns-group.com. For further information regarding this meeting, contact Daren 

Petroski at Burns Engineering, Inc., 215-979-7700 x7749, DPetroski@burns-group.com or Allen 

Heist at Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc., 610-286-0100, aheist@stellee.com.
Zoo to Paoli  ‐ 138 kV Transmission Lines

Summary of Preliminary Design Analysis for Existing Catenary Structures and  

Bryn Mawr Substation Building

The New York-Washington-Harrisburg portion of Amtrak was electrified by the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) in 

several stages between 1915 and 1940. The Philadelphia to Paoli route was the first stage of this program, built with 

11 kV catenary (later raised to 12 kV) and a parallel 44 kV transmission network. The Philadelphia to Paoli route was 

eventually surrounded with the “final” PRR configuration of 12 kV catenary paralleled with 138 kV transmissions. 

Sometime after World War II, the 44 kV network was abandoned, leaving the original Philadelphia to Paoli route fed 

from the transmission network only at Zoo and Paoli substations, and Bryn Mawr substation was reduced to a 

switching station. Some of the original catenary structure aerial envelope that had been used for the 44 kV network 

was made available to PECO for a medium voltage commercial frequency line. 

The 138 kV network had been built on the PRR Norristown line, providing a route for power to be transported 

between Safe Harbor via Parkesburg, to Zoo Substation in Philadelphia. The Norristown service was eventually given 

up, but the transmission lines remain on that right-of-way, which is now the Schuylkill Bikeway for much of its length. 

Some portions of the former Norristown Line are difficult to access. 

The 22 miles between Zoo and Paoli now represent the longest distance between 138 kV substations on the entire 

electrified line. Maintenance of the transmission lines on the former Norristown line is difficult, for several reasons 

(the bikeway is a public park, some poles are shared with the ex-Reading Norristown line now operated by SEPTA, 

some parts of the transmission line right-of-way are accessible only by hiking over rough territory). To reinforce the 

power supply to the busy Philadelphia-Paoli route, and to consolidate rights of way and ease maintenance, Amtrak 

wants to build two new 138 kV lines between Paoli and Zoo over the Paoli railroad right-of-way. 

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The structures are intended for replacement with PRR traditional H‐sections with cross beams as seen in

Figure 4, due to the following reasons:

 The original design of the existing catenary structures and foundations did not account for the

additional structural loads which will be imposed by the addition of the new transmission lines.

 The conditions of the existing structures are marginal to poor and would need significant

rehabilitation to remain in service.

 The height of the existing structures is inadequate to meet the Amtrak and National Electric

Safety Code (NESC) requirements for clearances from 138 kV circuits.
Zoo to Paoli  ‐ 138 kV Transmission Lines

Figure 4 ‐ Typical K Frame Structure

Substation Building – The existing substation building at Bryn Mawr was originally used for the operation

of the 44 kV distribution system as well as supporting the 44 kV and 12 kV electrical equipment.  The 44

kV equipment at the substation was abandoned in the 1940’s and is not currently in service. The existing

site is as seen in Figure 2.

The new equipment required for the substation includes 2 each 4.5 MVA traction power transformers

(12’ H x  10’W x 8’L); new transmission switching structures on the east and west end of the substation

with aerial cables connecting between them

Due to the limited area available at the site and the significant additions required to the site the existing

substation building will need to be removed to fit the new substation on the available land.  See

preliminary substation layout included below.   
Zoo to Paoli  ‐ 138 kV Transmission Lines

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Proposed Substation Outline
Zoo to Paoli  ‐ 138 kV Transmission Lines

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Amtrak – Zoo to Paoli Re-Electrification Project 

Phase B Public Officials Meeting Summaries 

May 28, 2013 at Lower Merion Township Building 

Project Team Attendees: Bert Wescott, Burns Engineering; Daren Patroski, Burns Engineering; Allen Heist, 

Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc. (SEE); Crystal Gilchrist, SEE; Lauren Archibald, SEE; Dan Tasker, 

Amtrak. 

The presentation began at 7:05 PM with introductions by Daren Petroski, followed by the details of the 

proposed project. Questions were asked throughout the presentation and are summarized below. Some 

questions have been rephrased to be more concise. 

Q: Why is the project being evaluated under a Categorical Exclusion rather than a full Environmental 

Impact Statement? 

A: Due to the previously disturbed nature of the existing right-of-way and the fact that all work will 

take place within the existing right of way, the Federal Railway Administration (FRA) indicated that 

a CE would be sufficient for environmental clearance of the project. 

Q: What about the placement of the high power lines through residential neighborhoods? 

A: There are no regulations that would prohibit these power lines within residential areas. 

Q: Will new structures require widening of the existing right of way? It was noted that funds from the 

Homeland Security budget were provided to Amtrak approximately 5 years ago to widen the right of 

way and trim trees along adjacent properties and to use herbicides to reduce vegetation. 

 A: All vegetation clearing must take place within the existing right of way. 

Follow-up Q: That’s understood, but will the project require more right of way clearing? 

A: Only if vegetation is in the right of way and would interfere with the construction process. The 

current design of the poles will require an additional setback from the tracks but the new poles will 

not need guide wires so the overall width or footprint of the structures will be less. 

Q: Are there any safety issues with electrical current in the lines and adjacent to properties? 

A: Current research indicates that the proposed lines will be orders of magnitude less than what the 

World Health Organization suggests would require further study, about 12 times less than that 

standard. 

Q: Will the wires be further above the homes? 

A: Existing lines will be in the same locations; the new power system wires will be above the existing 

wires. 

Q: Regarding electro-magnetic impacts to adjacent properties – have studies been done stating that there are 

no impacts or is has not enough research been done with enough detail to know? 

 A: Organizations that have had concerns in the past have not disputed the current standards. 

Q: Should adjacent homes be concerned with safety issues like arching between electric lines? 

 A: No, the safe approach distance to the new wire will be 15 feet and there should be no arching. 
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Q: Regarding the varying heights of the new poles – why so high and why the variation? 

A: PECO currently leases space on some of the towers and that lease will continue. PECO’s lease is 

from Villanova west. In those locations the towers will be about 86 feet high to accommodate the 

additional line and clearances. From Villanova east, there is no PECO lease and the towers can be 

shorter, about 60 feet. Where there are bridges, the towers will need to extend up to 100 feet in order 

to clear the bridges. 

Q: What about the impacts on home values? 

 A: That is a question we cannot answer. 

 Follow-up Q: Where these towers have been installed, have there been complaints about the visual 

effects? 

A: These poles are installed in the Washington D.C. area and there have been no complaints to Amtrak 

about the visual impacts of the towers. 

Resident Statement: There are negative impacts to real estate; there are studies on these impacts. 

Q: Can we see where the new towers will be located in terms of our homes? 

 A: The new towers will basically be in just about the same positions as the old poles. 

Q: Will access across private property be needed during construction? 

A: Current construction is planned to take place from the track side. If additional access is required, the 

contractor will be responsible for negotiating with adjacent properties to arrange access, though none 

is anticipated at this time. 

Q: Scott Zelov, Lower Merion Twp Commissioner: What about the removal of parking spaces at the Bryn 

Mawr station due to the additional space needed to construct the new Bryn Mawr Substation? Further, 

Bryn Mawr Master Plan proposed a parking structure at the existing surface parking lot adjacent to the 

substation. Please make this part of the public record and please reduce the size of the substation if 

possible. 

A: The standard size for this type of substation would be 230 feet by 150 feet. The Bryn Mawr 

Substation is currently designed at 210 feet by 120 feet. There are very few alternatives to build a 

substation on a smaller footprint. The current design is already a more expensive option to keep the 

substation as small as possible. The current area of the substation is owned by Amtrak and leased to 

SEPTA. 

Q: Can the new power lines go underground through the historic areas? 

A: While it might be feasible to do that, the overall costs would be about 10 times higher. Also, there is 

no space in the right-of-way to conveniently dig trenches for the electric line; one of the rail lines 

would have to be removed. 

Q: Can you please review the schedule again? 

A: Currently the 30% plans have been submitted. Work is continuing on the 60% plans. Final design 

will be completed in 2014 with construction beginning in 2015 and continuing to 2020. The 

Categorical Exclusion is anticipated to be approved by the end of 2013. 

Q: What is the total budget at this time? 
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 A: Current ballpark estimate is $120 million. The project is not currently funded. 

Q: Getting back to NEPA and the EIS – why again is there no EIS? 

 A: FRA ruled that the CE would be acceptable. 

Q: When will the CE happen and will there be an opportunity to give comments to FRA? 

A: Please fill out the questionnaires; they are part of the official public record. Regarding commenting 

directly to FRA, we cannot answer that question. 

Q: Please let treed buffers grow back, we want to protect the visual fabric of the community. 

 A: Again, the completion of questionnaire was emphasized. 

Q: Is this project being done to accommodate higher speed trains? 

A: The primary reasons for the project are to maintain current service and correct current low voltage 

problems, not to directly allow higher speeds. 

Q; Will the substation make any noise? 

A: The sound of the substation will be a barely perceptible hum. You will not hear that unless you are 

standing immediately adjacent to the substation. 

Q: Are these larger catenary poles already built anywhere? 

A: Yes, all of the Washington to New York corridor and all of the Philadelphia to Harrisburg line 

expect for the area between the Philadelphia Zoo and Paoli. 

Q: Will more trees be cleared due to construction? 

 A: The right of way is pretty clear at the moment; there are no plans for additional widespread clearing 

except at isolated locations where the higher poles will require some trimming of existing vegetation. 

Q: Will drainage ways be cleared again? 

 A: That is a track maintenance issue that is not associated with this project. 

Q: Does the proposed 138 kV system exist currently and if so, for how long? 

A: The Main Line was constructed with the 138kV power system in 1932. Also the main line from 

Paoli to Harrisburg has the 138kV system in place. 

Q: What about the health issues associated with high power lines? 

 A: This project is orders of magnitude below the standards set by the World Health Organization. 

Q: Need to reiterate – the clearing of the trees in the past was a problem. More buffer is needed. 

 A: The last right of way clearance was sloppily done. 

Resident comment: My flowers (that were in the right of way) were trampled, why not pick up trash 

instead? 

A: Where trees and vegetation are among the power lines, there is the potential for fires. Trees need to 

be kept out of the power lines. 

Q: Why is Amtrak not responsible to contact every adjacent resident? 
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A: Meetings are advertized in local papers. This particular meeting is focused on public officials who 

were specifically invited. The general public meeting will be June 6 at Villanova. Press releases for 

that meeting were sent to the Philadelphia Inquirer and the local Patch online papers in the 

communities along the rail line. 

 Q: Can we get copies of all the studies? 

A: Per Dan Tasker, Amtrak Project Manager – We can send copies of the presentation. Also, the CE 

will become public record when the FRA posts it. 

Q: At my home, I see green triangular structures – will that change? 

 A: These are lattice structures that will be replaced by the new towers. 

Q: My neighborhood was just designated as historic. Was it included? 

 A: After the presentation, we can check the map and if it is not there, we will update as needed. 

Q: Business Association of Parkside: Will repairs be addressed prior to the new construction? 

 A: Maintenance is a different type of project. 

The presentation and question/answer period wrapped up about 8:45 PM. 

















Public Officials & Stakeholders Meeting

5/29/13
From: Allen Heist

To: Alex Charlton; Andrea Campisi; Andrew Meloney; Ardmore Business Assn; Ardmore Progressive Civic Assn;

Ardwood Civic Assn; Barry Seymour; Berwyn Fire Co; Beverlee Barnes; Bill Keilbaugh; Business Assn of West

Parkside; Cecile Charlton; Charles McGarvey; Christian Busch; Christopher McGinley; Daniel Waters; Delano

Shane; Douglas S. Cleland; Easttown Twp Police Dept; Elizabeth S. Rogan; Gale Morrison; Gary W. Smith;

Gene Williams; Great Valley School District; Hugh J. Murray Sr; James Brown; James Higgins; Jeffrey D.

Knueppel; Jim Marino; Joe Syrnick; John E. Pickett; Joyce Smith; Kate Galer; Kathy Bognosian; Keith Jones,

Executive Director; Kenneth Woodson; Kevin Maurer; Lawrence J. Gentile; Linda Grobman; Lt. Anthony Giaimo;

Lucinda Hudson; Main Line Chamber of Commerce; Marian T. Toland; Mark J. Rupsis; Merion Civic Assn;

Michael J. McGrath; Mill Creek Community Partnership; Mimi Gleason; Narberth Borough Council; North

Ardmore Civic Assn; North Wayne Protective Assn; P. Timothy Phelps; Paoli Business & Professional Assn;

Peggy Schmidt; Phila City Planning Comm; Phila Comm of Parks & Rec; Phila Police District 16; Phila Police

District 19; Phila Police District 92; Radnor Fire Co; Rick Young; Rita E. Reves; Rob Henry; Robert Cousar;

Robert Morro; Robert Zienkowski; Ronald T. Bailey; Shortridge Civic Assn; State Senator Andrew E. Dinniman;

State Senator Edwin B. Erickson; State Senator Vincent J. Hughes; Stephen Burgo; Steve Nelson; Tredyffrin

Twp B/S; Villanova Univ; William Colarulo; Willistown Conservation Trust; Wynnewood Civic Assn

Cc: "Bert Wescott"; Daren Petroski

Subject: Public Officials" Meeting - Amtrak Zoo to Paoli Electrification Project

Date: Friday, May 03, 2013 1:13:00 PM

Attachments: Public Officials Mtgs invitation - Ph B SEE FINAL.docx

Public Officials Document1.pdf

Renderings - Catenary Structures.PDF

Importance: High

Stakeholder,

Find attached the notice for two (2) public officials’ meetings to be held on May 28 and May 29 to

provide updates and receive comments on the Amtrak Zoo to Paoli Electrification Project.  These

are a follow-up to meetings held in April 2012.  Also attached is a project description and

renderings of the proposed new catenary structures to be installed along the corridor.  You are

encouraged to attend one of these meetings to provide your input and to help identify project

issues.  Contact information for further information about the project and the meetings is included

at the bottom of the notice. 

Allen G. Heist

Project Manager

Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc. • 25 East Main Street • Elverson, PA 19520

Phone 610-286-0100 • Fax 610-286-0110 • Cell 484-885-3394

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AMTRAK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS

Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project

Public Officials’ Meetings

May 28, 2013 May 29, 2013

7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Lower Merion Township Bldg. Radnor Township Bldg.

Main Meeting Room Main Meeting Room

75 East Lancaster Avenue 301 Iven Avenue

Ardmore, PA Wayne, PA

Amtrak will hold a meeting at the above referenced dates, times, and locations for elected and 

appointed officials, agency representatives, and special interest groups to provide updated 

information on Amtrak’s Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line, provide a project 

schedule, share plans for the design, and present the results of preliminary research on 

environmental and cultural resources within the corridor.

The 105-mile Keystone Corridor East rail line, operating from Harrisburg to Philadelphia, 

Pennsylvania, has been identified by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) as one of ten 

corridors in the country for potential high-speed rail projects. Along the 20-mile segment of the

corridor between the Zoo and the Paoli substations, Amtrak plans to upgrade the existing 

overhead electrification system and the substation at Bryn Mawr. The existing 40-50 foot high 

overhead electrification system support structures within the right-of-way between the Zoo and 

Paoli substations, which are seriously deteriorated, will be replaced with new towers. The new 

towers will be approximately 60-75 feet high, with some towers reaching 100 feet high at 

overhead bridges. No additional right-of-way or property will be acquired for these 

improvements.

Since feedback from the community is a vital aspect of a project of this nature, you are

encouraged to attend one of the meetings to provide your input and identify project issues. If you 

are unable to attend either of the meetings noted above, a general public will be held June 6, 

2013 at 7:00 PM at Villanova University’s Connelly Center Cinema. 

These meetings are being held in physically accessible facilities. Please notify Amtrak at least 

48 hours prior to the meeting if you have special needs for which this agency will need to make 

arrangements. The telephone number for making special arrangements is 610-286-0100.

For further information regarding this project, contact Daniel P. Tasker at Amtrak, 215-349-

1416, Taskerd@amtrak.com or Daren Petroski at Burns Engineering, Inc., 215-979-7700 x7749, 

DPetroski@burns-group.com. For further information regarding this meeting, contact Daren 

Petroski at Burns Engineering, Inc., 215-979-7700 x7749, DPetroski@burns-group.com or Allen 

Heist at Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc., 610-286-0100, aheist@stellee.com.
Zoo to Paoli  ‐ 138 kV Transmission Lines

Summary of Preliminary Design Analysis for Existing Catenary Structures and  

Bryn Mawr Substation Building

The New York-Washington-Harrisburg portion of Amtrak was electrified by the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) in 

several stages between 1915 and 1940. The Philadelphia to Paoli route was the first stage of this program, built with 

11 kV catenary (later raised to 12 kV) and a parallel 44 kV transmission network. The Philadelphia to Paoli route was 

eventually surrounded with the “final” PRR configuration of 12 kV catenary paralleled with 138 kV transmissions. 

Sometime after World War II, the 44 kV network was abandoned, leaving the original Philadelphia to Paoli route fed 

from the transmission network only at Zoo and Paoli substations, and Bryn Mawr substation was reduced to a 

switching station. Some of the original catenary structure aerial envelope that had been used for the 44 kV network 

was made available to PECO for a medium voltage commercial frequency line. 

The 138 kV network had been built on the PRR Norristown line, providing a route for power to be transported 

between Safe Harbor via Parkesburg, to Zoo Substation in Philadelphia. The Norristown service was eventually given 

up, but the transmission lines remain on that right-of-way, which is now the Schuylkill Bikeway for much of its length. 

Some portions of the former Norristown Line are difficult to access. 

The 22 miles between Zoo and Paoli now represent the longest distance between 138 kV substations on the entire 

electrified line. Maintenance of the transmission lines on the former Norristown line is difficult, for several reasons 

(the bikeway is a public park, some poles are shared with the ex-Reading Norristown line now operated by SEPTA, 

some parts of the transmission line right-of-way are accessible only by hiking over rough territory). To reinforce the 

power supply to the busy Philadelphia-Paoli route, and to consolidate rights of way and ease maintenance, Amtrak 

wants to build two new 138 kV lines between Paoli and Zoo over the Paoli railroad right-of-way. 

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The structures are intended for replacement with PRR traditional H‐sections with cross beams as seen in

Figure 4, due to the following reasons:

 The original design of the existing catenary structures and foundations did not account for the

additional structural loads which will be imposed by the addition of the new transmission lines.

 The conditions of the existing structures are marginal to poor and would need significant

rehabilitation to remain in service.

 The height of the existing structures is inadequate to meet the Amtrak and National Electric

Safety Code (NESC) requirements for clearances from 138 kV circuits.
Zoo to Paoli  ‐ 138 kV Transmission Lines

Figure 4 ‐ Typical K Frame Structure

Substation Building – The existing substation building at Bryn Mawr was originally used for the operation

of the 44 kV distribution system as well as supporting the 44 kV and 12 kV electrical equipment.  The 44

kV equipment at the substation was abandoned in the 1940’s and is not currently in service. The existing

site is as seen in Figure 2.

The new equipment required for the substation includes 2 each 4.5 MVA traction power transformers

(12’ H x  10’W x 8’L); new transmission switching structures on the east and west end of the substation

with aerial cables connecting between them

Due to the limited area available at the site and the significant additions required to the site the existing

substation building will need to be removed to fit the new substation on the available land.  See

preliminary substation layout included below.   
Zoo to Paoli  ‐ 138 kV Transmission Lines

Figure 5 ‐ Bryn Mawr Aerial Photo

   

Proposed Substation Outline
Zoo to Paoli  ‐ 138 kV Transmission Lines

Figure 6 ‐ Paoli Substation, 138 kV Structures
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May 29, 2013 at Radnor Township Building. 

Project Team Attendees: Bert Wescott, Burns Engineering; Daren Patroski, Burns Engineering; Allen 

Heist, Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc. (SEE); Crystal Gilchrist, SEE; Lauren Archibald, SEE; Tamra 

Dunn, Michael Baker, Inc.; Dan Tasker, Amtrak. 

The presentation began at 7:00 PM with introductions by Daren Petroski, followed by the details of the 

proposed project. Questions were asked throughout the presentation and are summarized below. Some 

questions have been rephrased to be more concise. 

Q: What happens to the old structures? 

A: Along the remote right of way, the old poles will be abandoned in place. Amtrak does not own the 

right-of-way and removal is not part of the current project along that corridor. Along the main line 

where the electrical distribution will be added, the old poles will be removed. 

Q: Will new structures be at the same locations? 

A: Currently they are planned to be placed as close as possible to the existing structures and with the 

same total number of structures. 

Q: What is the height of the new towers? 

A: Currently the poles are between 45 and 50 feet tall. New structures from 52nd Street to Villanova 

will mostly be 62 feet tall. From Villanova to Paoli, they will be about 72 feet tall to accommodate 

the PECO lines in addition to the SEPTA rail power systems. Over bridges, the towers may reach 

100 feet tall. 

Q: Will they be dual current? 

 A: Yes, currently they are also dual service. 

Q: Do you have a graphic that shows the two towers side by side for comparison? 

A: The display boards in the front of the room show the existing structures compared to the new 

structures. 

Q: Which structures are staying in place? 

A: Along the existing train service line, the old poles will be removed. Along the remote line, the old 

poles will be left in place. 

Q: Why leave in place? Why not make things look nice? 

A: PECO still uses some of the poles along the remote line. Maybe they will be removed at a later date 

as part of a different project. Amtrak does not own the remote right of way. 

Q: Are the new towers tubular? 

 A: No, they will be a wide flange design, like an I-beam. 

Q; Will parking at Bryn Mawr be impacted? 

 A: Yes, about 12 spaces will be lost. 

Q: What is a Categorical Exclusion and what is NEPA? 
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A: Tamra Dunn from Baker explained the process and noted that the CE is the lowest form of 

environmental review for those projects that will not have any “significant” impacts. 

Q: Does it include a Section 106 review of historic resources? 

 A: Yes, it is part of the CE. 

Q: If the project receives an approval for the CE, does that exclude all other reviews such as erosion & 

sedimentation control, local permits, etc.? 

 A: No, all local and state permitting remains. 

Q; What about noise & vibration? 

A: Aside from temporary construction noise and vibrations, there will be no additional noise from the 

new towers. 

Q: Will rail traffic increase? 

 A: Increased capacity for rail travel is not part of this project. 

Q: Will construction occur at night? 

A: Yes, there may be nights and week-ends so that regular rail service can be maintained. Also, the 

construction will not take place along the entire 20 mile project area at one time. It will “roll” out 

along the corridor. 

Q: Will the schedule and progress reports be posted on a website? 

A: No. During the last project, Amtrak had a 1-800 phone number for the public to call for information 

or to share concerns or problems. It worked very well. 

Q: Please try to limit night time work. 

A: We will try but there is the need to maintain regular service and SEPTA will have the final say as to 

when work can progress. 

Q: There are local ordinances, in Radnor, regarding noise and night time work. Can the Township have 

input into the work schedule? 

A: We cannot answer that here tonight. Please document that concern on the questionnaire so it will 

become part of the official record. 

Q: What about the electro-magnetic field impacts on wildlife? 

A: There is no documentation on that topic; however, the proposed project will be orders of magnitude 

below the standards set by the World Health Organization for humans. 

Q: Can the public attend the Consulting Parties’ meeting? 

A: That meeting is specifically set for those groups; however, everyone is invited to the general public 

meeting that will take place immediately after the Consulting Parties’ meeting. 

Q: What can we bring up at the public meeting? 

 A: Any topic you want that is related to the project. 

Q: Have there been any plans for the mitigation of the historic railroad features? 
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A: No, not yet, but that is one of the purposes of this meeting. If you have suggestions, please 

document them on the questionnaire. 

Q: The presentation noted that 23 historic properties were identified from existing records. Were any 

surveys completed to identify new historic properties? 

A: No, the project is within the existing right of way. The Pennsylvania Historic and Museum 

Commission (PHMC) agrees that the Area of Potential Effect (APE) is appropriately based on the 

existing right of way, so no additional surveys of possible resources outside of the right-of-way are 

necessary. 

Q: How will the foundations be built? 

 A: Bored in place. They will be circular to a depth of about 20 feet. 

Q; Was Duffy’s Cut included in the archaeological research? 

 A: We are aware of Duffy’s Cut, but it is west of the proposed project, in Malvern. 

Q: Will you access the work area through Amtrak right of way or will public access be needed? 

A: The current plan is to do as much of the construction from the rail line as possible, but the details 

have not yet been worked out. If additional access is needed, it will be coordinated at that time with 

any affected property owners. 

Q: Can you do the laydown (stockpiling of construction materials) at another location? 

 A: Currently the plan is for most of the laydown to occur at the large rail yard near the Zoo. 

Q: Where does the 138kV power come from now? 

 A: From the Zoo and Paoli substations via the remote line north of the current rail line. 

Q: Is that electric service used only by Amtrak? 

 A: Yes. 

Q: What is the primary reason to relocate the power lines from the remote corridor to the main line? 

A: There are 2 main reasons for the project: The first is that both the main line and remote corridor 

structures are at the end of their useful lives and are requiring more and more maintenance. The 

decision was made to relocate the remote power line so that only one set of towers needs to be 

replaced and maintained in the future. The second problem is that this is the only section of 

Amtrak’s New York to Washington and Philadelphia to Harrisburg service without a 138kV 

substation within 10 miles of each other. The 20 mile section of the main line experiences electrical 

problems that delay train service during peak periods. 

Q: Will PECO continue to use the remote corridor? 

 A: Yes. 

Q: Who will be funding this project? 

 A: Probably federal and state dollars. 

Q: Has anyone asked PECO to run new towers along their corridor? 
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A: That is not really an option because PECO is not the sole owner of the current remote corridor. 

There are also the owners of the Schuylkill River Trail and Norfolk Southern rail corridor. 

Q: Will the proposed 138kV power line be used exclusively for the trains? 

 A: Yes. 

Q: When Amtrak replaced the railroad ties recently, was that considered an adverse effect to the historic 

mail line railroad? 

 A: No, that was a maintenance job. 

Lower Merion Commissioner statement: The Township is mostly concerned about the construction period 

and impacts during that time. 

Q: Will there be any power generation associated with the project? 

 A: No. 

Q: Will the project allow co-location on the towers? 

 A: Only where there is co-location now with PECO. 

Summary by project team: Please get your comments onto a questionnaire. They are an important part of the 

process. 

Q: Is the PowerPoint presentation available? 

 A: Yes, make sure you give us your contact info and we will send you a copy. 

Q: Does Amtrak plan to have a website to allow residents to follow the construction and schedules? 

 A: No, but information can be provided to the municipalities for inclusion on their websites. Amtrak is 

planning on providing an 1-800 service to provide project updates and construction schedules. 

Q: What percentage of the Amtrak system currently has the 138kV power aligned with the train corridor? 

 A: All of it except between the Zoo and Paoli. 

Q: What about the section between New York and Boston? 

A: There are several things operating there that are newer technology. Along this corridor, we are 

working with a 100 year old system. 

Q: Will there be any additional clearing associated with the project? 

 A: Only where vegetation interferes with rail activities within the right of way. 

Q: Smaller, local public meetings would be helpful for those who abut the right of way and who may be 

encroaching on the right of way. 

A: The main purpose of this project is to move people more efficiently. We are not overly concerned 

with the encroachments. Where new towers are proposed, they will be staked out in advance and 

most of the work will occur from the rail line. 

The above information is a summary of the public officials’ meetings and not a verbatim record. Should you 

or anyone copied on these minutes have any questions, comments, or suggested revisions to these minutes, 
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please contact me via email at aheist@stellee.com or at 610-286-0100 within seven (7) days of receipt; 

otherwise these minutes will be considered final and an accurate representation of the meetings. 

Minutes prepared by, 

Crystal Gilchrist 

Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc. 

Assistant Project Manager 

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General Public Meeting

6/6/13
AMTRAK’S ZOO TO PAOLI RAIL LINE 

ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT 

May 7, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

Contact: 

Daniel P. Tasker, Senior Engineer OCS Design; Amtrak 

Ph: 215-349-1416 

Email: Taskerd@amtrak.com

AMTRAK TO HOST PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE FOR ZOO TO PAOLI UPGRADE 

PROJECT 

Philadelphia, PA- Amtrak will hold a public open house at 7:00 p.m. on June 6, 2013 at 

Villanova University’s Connelly Center Cinema to provide an update to the Zoo to Paoli Electric 

Transmission Line Project and to gather public input on the project. 

Amtrak plans to upgrade the existing overhead electric power system along the 20-mile segment 

of the Keystone Corridor between the Zoo and the Paoli substations, as well as construct a new 

electric sub-station at the Bryn Mawr rail station. This section of the corridor is more than 100 

years old and in dire need of electrical system upgrades to ensure safe and efficient rail travel in 

the future. 

New towers are planned to carry the overhead electric system, replacing the existing structures. 

The existing towers, at approximately 44 feet tall, show signs of significant deterioration and will 

be replaced by new towers approximately 72 feet tall. A few towers may reach 100 feet tall at 

overhead bridges. All construction will take place within the existing Amtrak right of way, so no 

additional right-of-way or property will need to be acquired for these improvements. 

Construction is anticipated in 2014 or 2015. 

The June 6 open house will provide updated information on the project from previous public 

meetings held in June 2012, provide a project schedule, share plans for the design, and present 

the results of preliminary research on environmental and cultural resources within the corridor. 

Since feedback from the community is vital to ensuring a successful project, residents along the 

corridor and users of the system are encouraged to attend this meeting to provide input and help 

identify project issues. 

Villanova University’s Connelly Center is a physically accessible facility. Please notify Amtrak 

at least 48 hours prior to the meeting if you have special needs for which this agency will need to 

make arrangements. 

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Amtrak Zoo to Paoli Re-Electrification Project 

General Public Meeting – June 6, 2013, 7:00 PM

Meeting Notes 

Project Team Attendees: Bert Wescott, Burns Engineering; Daren Patroski, Burns Engineering; Allen 

Heist, Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc. (SEE); Crystal Gilchrist, SEE; Pat Baker, SEE; Lauren 

Archibald, SEE; Tamra Dunn, Michael Baker, Inc.; Dan Tasker, Amtrak. 

The presentation began at 7:00 PM with introductions by Daren Petroski, followed by the details of the 

proposed project. Questions were asked throughout and following the presentation and are summarized 

below. Some questions have been rephrased to be more concise. 

Question & Answer Session: 

Q: Do you know the exact locations for the new poles? 

A: Pretty much. The 30% design was completed and most poles are within about 10 feet of the 

existing poles. There may be some slight changes as we approach final design but these will be 

minor changes. The Determination of Effects report (DoE) has a map of the proposed pole 

locations. 

Q: What is the maximum span length between the poles? 

 A: 300 feet, less on curves. 

Q: Will the new towers be higher than the existing ones? 

A: Yes. The existing poles range from about 45 to 55 feet high. The new towers between the Zoo 

Substation and Villanova will be about 60 feet high, higher as the lines pass over the bridges. 

From Villanova to Paoli, the poles will be about 72 feet high due to the need to include the PECO 

lines in that section. Again, they will be higher as the lines pass over the bridges. 

Q: What will be the width of the poles? Will the new poles be closer to the edge of the right-of-way? 

A: Currently the distance from the centerline of the outer track to the centerline of the pole is 12 feet. 

This does not include the back guy wires for the existing poles. The new setback will be about 16 

feet from the track centerline but the new poles will not have the guy wires so the overall width 

will be less. 

Q: Why will the poles be so much higher than the existing poles? 

A: There are a number of electric services that run on the existing poles including the catenary power 

and some PECO transmission lines. There are regulated clearances between these lines that 

establish the current heights. With the addition of the Amtrak transmission line back onto the 

main line corridor, additional clearances will be required to carry that line. Also, the transmission 

lines cannot go under the bridges because there would not be sufficient clearance to the other 

power lines. That is why the poles will be taller at the bridges; to get the power lines over the 

bridges. 

Q: Are there any electric field impact concerns noted in studies that were completed for projects other 

than the Amtrak study? 

A: The level of the emissions is about 30 times less than what the World Health Organization would 

recommend for further study. 
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Q: How much higher will the levels be with the new system? 

A: The level of electromagnetic radiation will rise from 24 to 65 milligauss. 2000 milligauss is the 

threshold for further evaluation. 

Q: What is the distance that was used for the evaluation? 

 A: It was simulated at 35 feet. That was the 65 milligauss level. 

Q: Does the current right-of-way meet all of the federal, state and local requirements? 

 A: Yes. 

Q: Why are the stations not listed as historic resources? 

 A: They are included in the overall Pennsylvania Railroad historic resource. 

Q: Will the guy wires be removed from the station areas? 

 A: We do not have that level of detail yet. 

Q: The picture used to illustrate what the new poles will look like shows an area that is wide open with 

no trees. Does the current proposal include a tree cutting plan? 

A: Clearances of 10 to 12 feet are required near the conductors. All the new structures will be within 

the Amtrak right-of-way. In addition, where the poles will be close to the outer edge of the rightof-way, the power lines will be run along the inside of the poles rather than on the outside. All 

this is meant to keep the new poles and power lines within the existing right-of-way. So unless 

there are trees that will extend into the right-of-way and into the power lines, no tree clearing is 

anticipated. 

Q: At my house, there is a row of evergreens along the right-of-way. Will they be cut down? 

 A: Not unless they are within the profile of the power lines. 

Q: Will a mitigation agreement include a re-greening plan? 

 A: Currently there is no greening plan. 

Q: Are there plans to discuss the tree trimming plans with individual property owners? 

A: (Amtrak) Once the contractor is on site, it is his responsibility to coordinate with the townships 

and property owners regarding the need for tree trimming or access to the corridor. That is where 

these issues get worked out. 

Statement from the public: Anyone can write to the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) to state their 

concerns about what may or may not be addressed in the mitigation plan. 

 (Amtrak): During the last project, Amtrak established a 1-800 phone number where people could get 

information about the schedule and other pertinent details. They plan to do the same again for this 

project. 

 Also, this is a 5 year, linear project. So it will “roll” along the full length of the project area. It will 

be up to the contractor to decide how it will take place but it is very unlikely that construction impacts 

will last more than about a week at any location as the project moves from the Zoo to Paoli. 
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Q: What will the construction hours be? Will they be working at night? 

A: We do not know what the exact schedule will be yet and the contractor will have some say in how 

he wants to do things. We will try to keep the construction to daytime hours as much as possible 

but no guarantees. 

Q: What are considered night time hours? 

 A: 9 PM to 6 AM. 

Q: Will there be any plans to use herbicide? 

A: No plans for herbicide. This is not a foliage project. It will be more similar to how the power 

companies clear around their power lines. 

Q: When will things be starting? 

A: The construction schedule is not prepared yet. There will be an 800 number with updates in 2 

week increments once the project begins. 

Q: When will we know? 

 A: Construction is planned to begin the summer of 2015. 

Q: Do you expect that the new Paoli station will be completed first? 

A: We do not know. Both projects are being designed to be compatible with the other project 

regardless of which one comes in first. 

Q: Will this project address any of the ADA concerns at stations? 

 A: The project will have no effect on service or ADA arrangements. 

Q: What is the impact of the new power lines on the adjacent bird sanctuary? 

A: All wildlife resources were reviewed as part of the Categorical Exclusion process. There were no 

indications of threatened or endangered species in the project area. Also all refuge resources 

were inventoried, including Sharpe Park. 

Q: What is the adverse impact on the railroad? 

A: The existing structures are a contributing feature to the historic railroad. Removal of the 

structures is the adverse impact. 

Q: Will any of the structures be preserved, say at the Strasburg Railroad Museum of PA? 

A: We will be saving the signal bridges. Additional mitigation will be submitted to the FRA. Public 

meetings like this one are part of that process. 

Q: When will the construction hours be determined and how will we be notified? 

A: The final design is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2014. However, the winning 

contractor will be responsible for establishing the construction details. So we do not know those 

details until construction bids are reviewed. 

Q: About how long will it take to complete each new structure? 
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A: About 3 days to do the foundation, 1 day to set the structure, 1 day to set the connections on the poles, 

and another day to pull the cables. Again, the sequence at any given location will be set by the 

contractor. 

Q: How long to take down the old poles? 

 A: Probably between 5 and 10 poles can be removed in a day. 

Q: Will there be an impact from the power lines on adjacent properties use of radios and cell phones? 

 A: There will be no radio or cell phone interference. 

Q: What is the risk associated with falling wires? 

 A: There is risk associated with all power lines. 

Q: What is the degree of risk? 

A: Pretty rare. Especially since the tree clearing has been completed already. The risk associated 

with these lines will be similar to that associated with the other power lines outside your homes. 

Q: Will the project impact train services? 

A: There may be some operational changes during construction to accommodate the construction 

during off peak times. Peak hour services will not be impacted. Ultimately the new power 

system will improve services since there will not be the same level of electric power delays. 

Q: How long will the project take? 

 A: Five years for construction. Service impacts should not be very noticeable. 

Q: When will the project go operational? 

A: Major segments will need to be completed before the shift can take place from the old power 

system to the new system. For some short period of time, both systems will need to be in place. 

Q: Because the new system will allow the trains to go faster, will there be additional mitigation to 

adjacent buildings due to the additional vibrations? 

A: The speeds will not change. There are maximum authorized speeds permitted on the line. Those 

authorized speeds will not be changing. 

Statement from public: When I purchased my house adjacent to the corridor in 1978, there were freight 

trains also on this line and there was no welded track, so the noise and vibrations were much greater 

then. 

Q: Will there be an alternative design in the historic districts to run the power lines underground? 

 A: Not at the present time. 

Q: What color will the poles be? 

 A: Grey. 

Q: Currently the poles outside my house are a soft green. Can the new poles be painted green? 

A: Painting of the poles creates a significant maintenance issue since paint will not adhere well to 

these poles. The paint will become very flaky. However, these new poles will not turn the rust 

color like much of the existing system. 
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Q: Is the additional height of the poles to get the power lines above the trees? 

 A: The heights are needed to address the clearance requirements between electric lines. 

Q: So the new poles will be visible above the trees? 

 A: Unknown at this time – depends on the height of the trees. 

Q: Will any new right-of-way be required? 

 A: No, all work and new equipment will be within the existing right-of-way. 

Statement from public: this project seems like a fate accompli. There are concerns about property 

values, among others. Amtrak will do this project as efficiently as possible but I hope they do it with 

concern for the adjacent residents. 

Q: Are studies done to track property values after a project like this – the new taller poles? 

A: There is an alternative to this project – discontinue rail service entirely. These communities grew 

up around the railroad, so it is critical to maintain service. 

Statement from public: A re-greening project would help mitigate the property value impacts. 

Q: Will there be any restrictions on what people can do outside of the right-of-way? 

 A: No restrictions or concerns. 

Q: What are the OSHA requirements? 

 A: Maintain 15 feet clearance from the wire. 

The official question and answer period ended about 8:30 PM, followed by more conversations between 

the public and the project design team. All parties left by 9:00 PM. 

The above information is a summary of the general public meeting and not a verbatim record. 

Should you or anyone copied on these minutes have any questions, comments, or suggested 

revisions to these minutes, please contact me via email at aheist@stellee.com or at 610-286-0100 

within seven (7) days of receipt; otherwise these minutes will be considered final and an accurate 

representation of the meetings.

Minutes prepared by, 

Crystal Gilchrist 

Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc. 

Assistant Project Manager 

cc: Project Team Attendees 








Consulting Parties Meeting

6/6/13
Federal 8(a)

PennDOT DBE

PA DGS WBE

25 East Main Street • Elverson, PA 19520 www.stellee.com Phone 610-286-0100 • Fax 610-286-0110

Date:

RE: Section 106 Consultation

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project

Chester, Delaware, Montgomery & Philadelphia Counties

Dear xxx,

As part of the Philadelphia Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project, Amtrak plans to 

upgrade the existing overhead electrification system along a 20-mile segment of the Keystone 

Corridor between the Philadelphia Zoo and the Paoli substations. The current electrification 

infrastructure, which is over 100 years old, will not support the proposed high voltage system. Plans 

include the construction of new transmission/catenary structures, as well as individual electrification 

structures to facilitate the complete or partial removal of existing electrification structures along the 

right-of-way. 

Paoli substation will require upgrades to tie into the existing 138,000-volt transmission network. The 

Bryn Mawr substation will be expanded to include a new substation to help support the catenary 

voltage between Zoo and Paoli substations. The Bryn Mawr expansion will also include two gantries, 

approximately 85 feet high and 90 feet long, constructed of galvanized lattice steel columns and 

beams, to support the new 138kV transmission switches. This construction is typical for other 

substations on the Keystone Corridor, but will be new to Bryn Mawr.

The existing catenary towers are approximately 40-50 feet in height and are rust brown in color 

(please see attached photographs). The proposed new towers would be approximately 60-75 feet high, 

with a few towers reaching 100 feet high at overhead bridges. The new structures will be galvanized 

steel and will be grey in color (please see attached rendering). All of the proposed new towers will be 

located in the railroad right-of-way and will be spaced about 150 to 300 feet apart, depending on the 

track curvature. Detailed construction plans for the towers and associated structures are currently 

being developed for the project.

Much of the subject portion of the Keystone Corridor, as well as many of the immediately surrounding 

communities, have been subjected to historic resource surveys. The locations of many of these 

previously surveyed resources, including the National Register-eligible Amtrak corridor, are shown 

online at the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s (PHMC) Cultural Resources 

Geographic Information System (CRGIS) at (https://www.dot7.state.pa.us/ce/Application/ASP/ 

Security/Index.asp). 

In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act., Stell Environmental 

Enterprises, Inc. (SEE) is preparing a cultural resources investigation to identify significant 

architectural and archaeological resources that may be affected by the project. Section 106 requires 

sponsors of federally funded projects to take into account the potential project effects on historic 
properties. Section 106 entitles parties with a demonstrated interest in history or historic preservation 

to provide comments and suggest mitigation measures, if necessary, for the project.

If you would like to participate in the Section 106 process or can provide information regarding 

significant historic, architectural, or archaeological resources in the project area, please respond by 

mail or by fax at (610) 286-0110 on the enclosed Comment Sheet within 30 days of receipt of this 

letter. If the form is not returned by this date, it will be assumed that you or your organization do 

not/does not wish to become a consulting party in the Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line 

Project at this time. 

Enclosed for your use are maps showing the location of the project corridor, photographs of existing 

conditions, and diagrams of the proposed transmission/catenary towers. 

Should you have any questions or require additional information please feel free to contact our Project 

Manager, Mr. David J. Durofchalk, PMP, at (610) 286-0100 or ddurofchalk@stellee.com.

Sincerely,

Lauren C. Archibald, Ph.D.

Architectural Historian

Stell Environmental Enterprises 

25 East Main Street

Elverson, PA 19520

Enclosures: 

Project Location Maps 

Photographs and Renderings

Comment Sheet
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View showing typical 

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Description:

View of the “Paoli 

Tower” and tracks, with

substation in 

background.
SECTION 106 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Project Name:

Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project 

Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties, 

Pennsylvania

Photo No.

3

Description:

View west of Paoli 

showing what the 

proposed new structures 

will look like (signal 

structure foreground,

catenary/ transmission 

structure background). 

Note the new structures 

will be hot-dipgalvanized and will be 

grey.

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Description:

View of transmission 

lines and towers 

(observed in 

foreground) at the 40th 

Street area in 

Philadelphia near the 

Zoo substation.

SECTION 106 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION (FRA)

PHILADELPHIA ZOO TO PAOLI ELECTRIFICATION TRANSMISSION LINE 

PROJECT

CHESTER, DELAWARE, MONTGOMERY & PHILADELPHIA COUNTIES

Date: 

Name:

Organization/Affiliation:

Telephone/Cell Phone Number:

Email Address:

Please identify any properties in the project area of local importance or value:

Suggested means to enhance the project:

Other Comments/Suggestions:

Please Return to:

Project Manager, Mr. David J. Durofchalk, PMP

Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc.

25 East Main Street

Elverson, PA 19520

Federal 8(a)

PennDOT DBE

PA DGS WBE 

25 East Main Street • Elverson, PA 19520 www.stellee.com Phone 610-286-0100 • Fax 610-286-0110

May 10, 2013 

Name & Address: 

RE: Section 106 Consultation 

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) 

Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project 

Chester, Delaware, Montgomery & Philadelphia Counties 

Dear xxx, 

As part of the Philadelphia Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project, Amtrak plans to 

upgrade the existing overhead electrification system along a 20-mile segment of the Keystone 

Corridor between the Philadelphia Zoo and the Paoli substations. One of the goals of the project is to 

bring the electrical power transmission line back onto Amtrak-owned property from its present route, 

which currently runs far outside of Amtrak’s right-of-way. The current electrification infrastructure, 

which is over 100 years old, is seriously deteriorated and will not support the proposed higher voltage 

system. The section between the Zoo and Paoli is the only portion of the Harrisburg Line that has not 

had a power upgrade. A consequence of the existing 20-mile spacing is that the trains operated by 

Amtrak and SEPTA experience low-voltage conditions during periods of high train density and 

activity. 

The existing catenary towers are approximately 40-50 feet in height and are rust brown in color 

(please see attached photographs). The proposed new towers would be approximately 60-75 feet high, 

with a few towers reaching 100 feet high at overhead bridges. The new structures will be galvanized 

steel and will be grey in color (please see attached rendering). All of the proposed new towers will be 

located in the railroad right-of-way and will be spaced about 150 to 300 feet apart, depending on the 

track curvature. The Bryn Mawr substation will be demolished and replaced, and the site expanded to 

include a new substation to help support the catenary voltage between the Zoo and Paoli substations 

(see enclosed renderings). Detailed construction plans for the towers and associated structures are 

currently being developed for the project. 

Much of the subject portion of the Keystone Corridor, as well as many of the immediately surrounding 

communities, have been subjected to historic resource surveys. The locations of many of these 

previously surveyed resources, including the National Register-eligible Amtrak corridor, are shown 

online at the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s (PHMC) Cultural Resources 

Geographic Information System (CRGIS) at (https://www.dot7.state.pa.us/ce/Application/ASP/ 

Security/Index.asp). 

In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act., Stell Environmental 

Enterprises, Inc. (SEE) has completed cultural resources investigations to identify significant 

architectural and archaeological resources that may be affected by the project. Section 106 requires 

sponsors of federally funded projects to take into account the potential project effects on historic 
properties. Section 106 entitles parties with a demonstrated interest in history or historic preservation 

to provide comments and suggest mitigation measures, if necessary, for the project. 

A draft Determination of Effects report has been prepared to assess the potential impacts from the 

project on historic resources along the Zoo to Paoli corridor, the executive summary of which is 

enclosed. A Phase IA archaeological report has also been prepared and submitted to the Pennsylvania 

Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), which has concurred with the finding that the project is 

located in a low probability setting and no further archaeological investigation of the project area is 

recommended (executive summary enclosed). 

A meeting of consulting parties is scheduled for June 6, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at Villanova University’s 

Connelly Center Cinema, 800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085, to present the findings of 

the cultural resources investigations, discuss mitigation options to address adverse impacts, and to 

receive comments from the consulting parties. A general public meeting with displayed plans will be 

held immediately following the consulting parties meeting to provide an update to the project design, 

schedule, and the results of preliminary research on environmental and cultural resources within the 

corridor. 

 

Also enclosed for your use are maps showing the location of the project corridor, photographs of 

existing conditions, and diagrams of the proposed transmission/catenary poles. 

 

Should you have any questions or require additional information please feel free to contact me at (610) 

286-0100 or aheist@stellee.com. 

Sincerely, 

Allen G. Heist, Project Manager 

Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc. 

Enclosures: 

Project Location Maps 

Photo Log 

Renderings 

Comment Sheet 

Executive Summary – Determination of Effects Report 

Executive Summary – Phase IA Archaeology Report 

Cc: Daniel Tasker, Amtrak (via email only) 

 Daren Petroski, Burns Engineering, Inc. (via email only) 

 Bert Wescott, Burns Engineering, Inc. (via email only) 

 Barbara Frederick, PHMC (via email only) 

 Michelle Fishburne, FRA (via email & express mail) 
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Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties, 

Pennsylvania

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View of the Bryn Mawr 

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SECTION 106 PUBLIC CONSULTATION 

Project Name: Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project 

Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties, 

Pennsylvania

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Description: 

View west of Paoli 

showing what the 

proposed new structures 

will look like (signal 

structure foreground, 

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FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION (FRA)

PHILADELPHIA ZOO TO PAOLI ELECTRIFICATION TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

CHESTER, DELAWARE, MONTGOMERY & PHILADELPHIA COUNTIES

Date: 

Name:

Organization/Affiliation:

Telephone/Cell Phone Number:

Email Address:

Please identify any properties in the project area of local historic importance or value that you 

feel will experience an adverse effect from the proposed project:

Suggested means to enhance or mitigate the adverse effects of the project:

Other Comments/Suggestions:

Please Return to:

Project Manager, Allen G. Heist

Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc.

25 East Main Street

Elverson, PA 19520

aheist@stellee.com
Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc. ES-1 Determination of Effects Report 

 Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo to Paoli Electrification 

 Transmission Line Project 

 5/6/13 

DETERMINATION OF EFFECTS REPORT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

This report presents the results of a Determination of Effects assessment undertaken as part of 

the proposed Amtrak Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project. The proposed 

project is a modernization project that includes the addition of poles and catenary lines within the 

right-of-way of a section of the Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line, located between the 

Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia and the station at Paoli, through portions of Chester, Delaware, 

Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, Pennsylvania. The railroad section included in the 

project is physically within the historic district entitled Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line 

(Philadelphia to Harrisburg), which was determined to be eligible for listing in the National 

Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on September 14, 1995, and again on November 16, 2007. 

The cultural resources work for this project was conducted in the Spring and Summer of 2012, 

and in the Spring of 2013, for Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation), using federal 

funds provided by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and in compliance with Section 

106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. 

Utilizing 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 800.5 and 36 CFR 800.6, the Definition of 

Effect and Criteria of Adverse Effect was applied to this undertaking. In addition to this portion 

of the Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line (Philadelphia to Harrisburg), there are 23 other 

previously identified NRHP-listed or -eligible historic resources in the Area of Potential Effect 

(APE). The study demonstrated that the proposed undertaking would have No Adverse Effect on 

nine (9) of the historic properties and No Effect on 14 of these historic properties. Also as a 

result of this effects assessment, it was determined that the proposed undertaking would have an 

Adverse Effect on the Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line (Philadelphia to Harrisburg). A 

mitigation plan to address the adverse effects to the railroad will be forthcoming. 

A Phase IA geomorphological and archaeological reconnaissance survey was completed for the 

project and no areas suitable for subsurface testing were found within the project APE for 

archaeology. Therefore, the project, as currently designed, will not impact any known NRHPeligible archaeological properties. 
Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc. ES-1 Amtrak – Zoo to Paoli Project 

 12/3/13

PHASE IA ARCHAEOLOGY REPORT 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) is proposing to replace existing catenary 

structures along a section of existing railroad right-of-way between Paoli Substation, Chester 

County and Zoo Substation, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. The majority of the project area 

is within the Piedmont Upland section of the Piedmont Physiographic Province, with the eastern 

end located in the Lowland and Intermediate Upland section of the Atlantic Coastal Plain 

Physiographic Province (Sevon 2000) in southeastern Pennsylvania. The proposed project is 

approximately 32.2 kilometers (km) (20.0 miles [mi]) long and extends west from the 

Philadelphia Zoo Substation to the Paoli Substation through various townships and 

municipalities in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. The project area 

follows an existing Amtrak railroad corridor generally east to west between the two substations. 

The project area crosses two major watersheds (F and G) in Subbasin 3, the Lower Delaware 

River drainage. 

The proposed project will involve the replacement of catenary poles within a project corridor that 

varies in width. In addition, the Bryn Mawr Substation building will be removed and the 

existing location will be expanded to accommodate the electric upgrade of equipment. The 

project Area of Potential Effect (APE) for archaeology is approximately 148.3 hectare (ha) 

(366.4 acre [ac]) in size, of which 100 percent is located in low probability settings. The low 

probability settings include steep slopes of natural landscapes, previously disturbed areas of fill 

beds and cuts through the landscape to create a level grade railroad bed, and paved parking lots. 

Visible disturbances to the project archaeology APE include cut and fill events related to the 

construction and maintenance of the existing railroad bed and associated facilities. The proposed 

Bryn Mawr Substation expansion will be located in adjacent areas of a paved parking lot to the 

west and a disturbed open area to the east. 

Phase IA survey investigations completed for the proposed project included background research 

and a geomorphology/archaeology reconnaissance survey. The rail corridor is part of the 

Keystone Corridor and is considered eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic 

Places. The historic resources are discussed in a separate Determination of Effects report. No 

previously recorded archaeological sites are located within the project archaeology APE, but one 

site is close enough to the project APE to be of concern. The mapped location of one site, the 

Hardings Run Dump site (36DE0027), is adjacent to the rail corridor near the center of the 

project. 

Of the 32.2 km (20.0 mi) of right-of-way, no testable areas were identified throughout the project 

APE that contained soils suitable for subsurface testing to determine the potential for intact 

archaeological remains. Because the project APE (148.3 ha, or 366.4 ac) is totally located in low 

probability settings exhibiting previous disturbance, cuts through sloped terrain, deep fill beds, 

and steep slopes (>15%), no further investigation of the project area, as currently designed, is 

recommended.

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Amtrak Zoo to Paoli Re-Electrification Project 

Consulting Parties Meeting June 6, 2013, 5:00 PM 

Meeting Notes 

Project Team Attendees: Bert Wescott, Burns Engineering; Daren Patroski, Burns Engineering; Allen 

Heist, Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc. (SEE); Crystal Gilchrist, SEE; Pat Baker, SEE; Lauren 

Archibald, SEE; Tamra Dunn, Michael Baker, Inc.; Dan Tasker, Amtrak. 

The meeting began at 5:05 PM with introductions of the project team and the background presentation 

about the project. 

Questions & Answers: 

Q: Who owns the remote right-of-way? What will happen to the poles that are along that route? 

A: Currently Amtrak owns the poles, but there are others who use some of them as well as Amtrak. 

PECO uses a good portion of that line for transmission. These poles which are used exclusively 

by Amtrak will be abandoned in place, while those used by others will continue to be used. 

Amtrak does not own the actual right-of-way. 

Q: Does abandonment eventually lead to removal of the poles? 

A. We do not know what will happen to these poles at a later date; they are not part of the current 

project. 

Q: Are there other locations where poles have been abandoned in place? 

 A: Yes. 

Comment from CP: A thought about mitigation – there is potential to honor these poles with some sort of 

art installation or art competition. 

A: There is a good section where that could be effective near where the lines cross the Schuylkill 

River Trail. 

Q: Are there other historic resources along the remote ROW? 

 A: Yes, a substation. 

Q: Is the remote line National Register eligible? 

A: That was not included in the research for this project since there is no plan to affect that area. 

Mitigation of the impact to historic resources will be focused on the main line. 

Q: I live near the line at West Beech Tree. Why must the towers be so tall? Can’t you run them 

underground? Will the project include any extra tracks? 

A: All rail service will remain the same; there are no plans to add more tracks in this right-of-way. 

Regarding the power lines – The power lines need to go over the bridges and cannot run under the 

bridges with the catenary lines due to the requirements for separation distances between the lines. 

Q: Will we be able to see a plan that shows the pole locations with the anticipated heights near our 

homes? 
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A: The draft Determination of Effects (DoE) report includes a map of pole locations and anticipated 

heights. 

Q: Will the new Bryn Mawr Substation be like the one at Paoli? Are there others like it in the system? 

A: Yes, there are 27 to 30 similar substations in the system between Washington DC and New York 

and Philadelphia to Harrisburg. 

Q: Will the new structures be in the same locations as the old ones? 

 A: Within about 10 – 15 feet. 

Q: What about the effects of the electro-magnetic fields on wildlife? 

A: (Baker) Whether you are discussing impacts to wildlife or humans, the concerns are the same. 

(Burns) Studies for this project indicate that there will be a negligible difference from what is out 

there now. The World Health Organization has published standards for further study and this 

project is 20 to 30 times less than the threshold established for further study. The current 

conditions emit 24 milligauss; the new system will emit 65 milligauss. The WHO notes that 

anything less than 2000 milligauss does not need to be evaluated. 

Comment from Consulting Party: The Earth emits greater electromagnetic radiation than the new power 

lines will. 

Q: Where are the funds coming from for this project? 

A: Currently funding is anticipated from the federal government and from Amtrak. There are no 

state or local funds included at this time. 

Q: Since the new poles will require ground disturbance for the construction, are there any concerns about 

the impacts of vibrations on the nearby historic structures? What if something is found during 

construction? 

A: Construction vibrations will be monitored very carefully, not only with regards to adjacent 

properties but because of the effects of vibrations on the rail tracks. 

A: There will also be an Unanticipated Discoveries Plan that will be attached to the Memorandum of 

Agreement regarding any archaeological resources encountered during the construction. 

Q: How close to the existing towers can the new ones go? 

A: Within about 10 feet. The old poles will be removed from the main line corridor once the new 

poles are installed. 

Q: Why do some of the poles have to be up to 100 feet tall and will any of the 100 foot tall poles be in 

the eligible historic districts? 

A: The taller poles are necessary to span over bridges that cross the rail line. The power lines cannot 

run under the bridges due to the clearance requirements. Some of the taller poles may be within 

historic districts. 

Q: Have these areas been mapped? 

 A: Yes, the DoE report has a map of the new locations relative to the historic districts. 

Q: Where the new transmission system is in place elsewhere along Amtrak’s service area, are the 100 

foot tall towers typical? 
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 A: Yes 

Q: How many poles will be replaced; what structures can be saved? 

A: The existing signal bridges or towers will be retained. Regarding the poles, there are currently 

360 sets of poles (720 individual poles) that are being replaced. 

Q: Will any trees be impacted? 

 A: There may need to be some clearance of trees or limbs that extend into the power lines. 

Q: Will there be any removal of trees? 

A: Cannot answer that yet; however, the previous right-of-way clearing that was done a few years 

ago, should have addressed most of the interference issues. 

Statement: There is a concern for the loss of trees as a buffer between homes and the railroad. 

Q: Is there an anticipated strategy for mitigation? 

A: Not yet. This meeting is the beginning of that process. Coordination with Amtrak will continue 

on this issue. Just a note – historic pavilions have been used elsewhere. 

Comment from the SHPO: It may be a good idea to coordinate with the Railroad Museum of 

Pennsylvania at Strasburg, PA regarding the mitigation efforts. They are looking for more ways to 

expand their efforts. 

Q: Would mitigation include resources investigation of adjacent resources? 

 A: SHPO – maybe. 

Recommendation from Consulting Party: A systematic inventory of the other substations might be in 

order since they are critical elements of the historic electric railroads. 

Q: How will the new structures be treated visually? 

A: The new poles that will carry the power lines will be I-beam with a galvanized gray surface. 

Q: Will this project ultimately lead to high-speed rail service? 

A: That is not the intention of this project. In fact, to go to high speed rail service there are a number 

of other upgrades that would be required to track curvature, to the catenary, etc. 

The above information is a summary of the consulting parties’ meeting and not a verbatim 

record. Should you or anyone copied on these minutes have any questions, comments, or 

suggested revisions to these minutes, please contact me via email at aheist@stellee.com or at 

610-286-0100 within seven (7) days of receipt; otherwise these minutes will be considered final 

and an accurate representation of the meetings.

Minutes prepared by, 

Crystal Gilchrist 

Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc. 

Assistant Project Manager 

cc: Project Team Attendees 
 

Delaware Valley Association of Rail Passengers

1601 Walnut St., Suite 1129 Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-RAILWAY www.dvarp.org

 Twitter: @PhillyDVARP Facebook: /PhillyDVARP

May 18, 2013

Allen G. Heist

Stell Environmental Enterprises

25 East Main St.

Elverson, PA 19520

Dear Mr. Heist;

Thank you for your letter of May 10 and enclosed draft Determination of Effects Report and 

Archaeology report. The Delaware Valley Association of Rail Passengers supports the proposed 

Zoo-Paoli transmission line project. Our statement on the project is enclosed. 

The draft reports are satisfactory from our perspective, and we find no adverse effects from the 

proposed project. We believe that the highest historic value of the Pennsylvania Railroad Main 

Line is in the train service itself, and that this project will enhance the capacity and reliability of 

the service for generations to come.

We urge you and other project planners to make sure that the North Wayne Protective 

Association and other residents’ groups along the Main Line are made aware of the upcoming 

public meetings and given the opportunity to comment on your draft reports. If you would like 

help in getting contact information for these people, please e-mail mail@dvarp.org or call us at 

215-RAILWAY.

Yours sincerely, 

Matthew D. Mitchell

President

cc: Daniel Tasker, Amtrak

Michelle Fishburne, Frderal Railroad Administration
Delaware Valley Association of Rail Passengers, Inc.

1601 Walnut St., Ste. 1129 Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-RAILWAY www.dvarp.org

 Twitter: @PhillyDVARP Facebook: /PhillyDVARP

Statement on Proposed Paoli-Zoo Transmission Line 

May 18, 2013

The Delaware Valley Association of Rail Passengers supports relocation of Amtrak 

power transmission lines from their present rights of way onto new structures erected 

over the Harrisburg Line between Paoli and Zoo interlockings.

These transmission lines supply green electricity from the Safe Harbor generating 

station to power Amtrak and SEPTA trains on the Keystone Corridor and portions of the 

NEC. Relocating the lines will put them on a shorter and more efficient route and 

eliminate Amtrak’s reliance on rights of way over routes now owned by others. The 

project will also improve the reliability of SEPTA and Amtrak service on the Main Line 

by modernizing the catenary structures and replacing the antiquated substation at Bryn 

Mawr. 

Fast, frequent, and reliable passenger train service was the foundation on which the 

Main Line communities were built, and remains a critical element of their continuing 

attractiveness as places to live, work, and do business. Maintaining and improving the 

Amtrak/SEPTA infrastructure is itself an important historic preservation project for the 

Main Line.

We recognize that the new electrification structures will be taller than the existing 

structures. While some Main Line residents are concerned about the visual appearance 

of the larger structures, they are necessary for the safety and reliability of the system. 

We urge the designers to try and make them as unobtrusive as possible. We also urge 

project planners to listen to the concerns of those residents and stay in communication 

with them.
From: Stacey Mattox

To: Allen Heist

Cc: Pat Baker; Lauren Archibald

Subject: Zoo to Paoli Electrification Project

Date: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 11:21:30 AM

Attachments: STELL.pdf

Allen,

Attached, please the Haverford Township Historical Commission's response to the

aforementioned project.

Thank you again for contacting the Historical Commission, and I apologize for my delay in

not forwarding our response to you sooner. Wishing you success with your project.

Sincerely,

Stacey

Stacey B. Mattox

Chair, Haverford Township Historical Commission

From: "Allen Heist" <AHeist@stellee.com>

To: "Stacey Mattox" <anastasia426@comcast.net>

Cc: "Pat Baker" <PBaker@stellee.com>, "Lauren Archibald" <LArchibald@stellee.com>

Sent: Thursday, June 6, 2013 8:14:01 AM

Subject: RE: Zoo to Paoli Electrification Project - Consulting Parties' Meeting 6/6

Stacey,

Yes, please provide us comments or feedback regardless of your group’s discussion on 6/17.  And I

will get back to you as soon as I determine what the comment process is for the DOE report, MOA,

& mitigation plan.  I will be taking to our cultural resources specialist and the FRA representative

prior to the meeting this evening, at which time I will find out what the process is to comment on

the upcoming report submittals.

Allen G. Heist

Project Manager

Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc. • 25 East Main Street • Elverson, PA 19520

Phone 610-286-0100 • Fax 610-286-0110 • Cell 484-885-3394

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Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 10:55 PM

To: Allen Heist

Cc: Pat Baker; Lauren Archibald

Subject: Re: Zoo to Paoli Electrification Project - Consulting Parties' Meeting 6/6

Allen,

Thank you very much for the information, and for all of the attachments. It sounds

like the letter was sent to the Township Building, but it was never forwarded to me - I

will look into it. Unfortunately, since I am learning of this meeting at this late juncture,

my group will not have an opportunity to discuss before your meeting tomorrow night.

However, I will forward the information to each of them and I will include as an

agenda item at our next meeting, which is scheduled for June 17th. Should I get back

to you regardless of whether we have comments pertaining to the above project?

Thank you again very much for being in touch, and if you would get back to me about

the comment form and also the information you are researching below it would be

very helpful.

Sincerely,

Stacey

From: "Allen Heist" <AHeist@stellee.com>

To: "Stacey Mattox" <anastasia426@comcast.net>

Cc: "Pat Baker" <PBaker@stellee.com>, "Lauren Archibald"

<LArchibald@stellee.com>

Sent: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 12:43:23 PM

Subject: RE: Zoo to Paoli Electrification Project - Consulting Parties' Meeting 6/6

Stacey,

Copies of last year’s project information and this year’s consulting parties 6/6 meeting invitation

packet were mailed to the Haverford Township Historical Commission (2325 Darby Road,

Havertown, PA 19083 – the only address that we could find). The cover letter that I attached to my

email from yesterday was just the template that we used to mail this year’s information packet on

5/10, it was not the actual letter that you should have received since we took that template &

mailed merged the addresses of the consulting parties, including the Haverford Township Historical

Commission, into it. Now that I have your email address (my preferred form of communications

since snail mail doesn’t always seem to work these days), I have attached the enclosures that

accompanied the mail version of the meeting invitation.  The 6/6 meeting is not the only

opportunity for commenting, the attachments contain a comment form that you can complete &
return to us at any time during the project (but of course, the sooner that you do, the sooner that

we can take your comments into account). I also believe that there will be other opportunities to

comment as the draft Determination of Effects Report, Memorandum of Agreement, and

Mitigation Plan are submitted to the Federal Railroad Administration for review & approval, but

since I’m not familiar with their process, compared to other agencies, I’m not completely sure of

the exact procedures. I will research those processes & follow-up with you ASAP. I hope this

helps, but if you have any other questions or need additional information, please let me know.

Allen G. Heist

Project Manager

Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc. • 25 East Main Street • Elverson, PA 19520

Phone 610-286-0100 • Fax 610-286-0110 • Cell 484-885-3394

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From: Stacey Mattox [mailto:anastasia426@comcast.net] 

Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 12:24 AM

To: Allen Heist

Subject: Re: Zoo to Paoli Electrification Project - Consulting Parties' Meeting 6/6

Allen,

Thank you for contacting me. Unfortunately, this is the first I am hearing of a meeting

this Thursday evening, and per your attached letter it does not appear that the

Haverford Township Historical Commission was copied on your correspondence. Is

the meeting June 6th the only opportunity we will have to provide input on

this matter? Also, are you able to forward me the list of attachments referenced in

your letter?

I believe some time ago the Historical Commission may have briefly discussed this

project, which was brought to our attention by one of our members who is also a

member of the Haverford Township Historical Society; however, it would be very

helpful to have whatever information you are able to provide so we can adequately

review and have an opportunity to address any concerns we may have.

Thank you again for contacting me, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Stacey

Stacey B. Mattox

Chair, Haverford Township Historical Commission

From: "Allen Heist" <AHeist@stellee.com>

To: "Anastasia426@comcast.net" <Anastasia426@comcast.net>

Sent: Monday, June 3, 2013 4:45:40 PM

Subject: FW: Zoo to Paoli Electrification Project - Consulting Parties' Meeting 6/6

Stacey,

I’m contacting you to determine whether anyone from the Haverford Township Historical

Commission will be attending the June 6 Section 106 consulting parties’ coordination meeting to

discuss the above referenced project.  Information packets regarding the meeting were mailed to

35 consulting parties, including the your organization, on May 10. I have attached the invitation

letter in case you did not receive it in the mail.  If you have any questions or need additional

information, please let me know.

Allen G. Heist

Project Manager

Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc. • 25 East Main Street • Elverson, PA 19520

Phone 610-286-0100 • Fax 610-286-0110 • Cell 484-885-3394

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From: Bert Wescott

To: Michelle W. Fishburne (michelle.fishburne@dot.gov)

Cc: Daren Petroski; Tasker, Daniel; Stern, Michael; Allen Heist; 2011-059

Subject: Amtrak Zoo - Paoli Electrification: response to Haverford Station Historic District Letter

Date: Friday, August 23, 2013 3:05:42 PM

Attachments: Response to Haverford Station Historic District Neighborhood Coalition 20130823.docx

Michelle:

Attached is draft text for a letter in response to the letter from the Haverford Station Historic

District (HSHD). We are working on finalizing the attachments, which will take another day. In

the meantime, I didn’t want to delay your review of the proposed response letter.

One thing that I purposely did not specifically respond to was HSHD’s request for “independent

confirmation through some other appropriate and reputable means” that there will be:

1. No cell phone or WiFi interference due to the new transmission lines.

2. That there is no danger to adjacent properties from falling high tension lines.

3. That there are no alternate design possibilities (like running the power lines underground).

4. That there are no restrictions on activities in their own back yards due to the proximity of

the new power lines.

5. That there will be no impact to the birds in the bird sanctuary.

6. That there will be no adverse impact to the health of people whose homes are adjacent to

the Right-of-Way.

This is intentional on my part because providing “independent” opinions regarding the above is

beyond the scope of services that Burns is responsible for. So I’m deferring to you on how to

handle this request.

I will be on vacation next week. That being said, if you have any questions, I would certainly take

your call. I can be reached on my mobile at 215-495-5014.

Thanks,

Bert

______________________________________________________

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Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 12:05 PM

To: Bert Wescott

Cc: whitney.phend@dot.gov; david.valenstein@dot.gov; adam.denton@dot.gov

Subject: Paoli to the Zoo Electrification

Bert,

Pease review and prepare a draft response to the attached letter from the Haverford Station

Historic District Neighborhood Coalition. Their written comments are similar to the
comments they made at the Public Meeting, but the comments also include more details for

the types of information they would like to see for the CE.

Please provide the draft response letter back to us by July 30th so we can review internally

and respond back to them prior to submitting the APE and eligibility information to SHPO.

Thank you,

Michelle

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Response to Haverford Station Historic District Neighborhood Coalition (HSHDNC)

Dear Ms. James:

We appreciate your letter, your attendance at the recent public meetings and your interest in the 

project. The first part of our response letter is a narrative that summarizes some of the existing and 

proposed catenary structure conditions. The narrative is supplemented by a detailed description of 

each of the structure locations, which is included as Appendix A. Following the background information, 

we have addressed the specific issues you raised in your letter, many of which you asked and were 

answered at the public meetings

Location specific background

On the north side of the Right-of-Way, between Booth Circle and Haverford Station, Haverford Station 

Historic District (HSHD) is about 0.35 mile long. On the south side of the Right-of-Way between Barrett 

Avenue and Haverford Station, HSHD is about 0.6 mile long. Between Barrett Avenue and Haverford 

Station, the project proposes to replace 11 catenary structures.

Based on copies of the original 1914 structural erection diagrams by Gibbs & Hill, the existing catenary 

structure heights along this section of railroad are typically about 40 feet. Under our project, the design 

calls for proposed structure heights that vary between 60 feet and 75 feet. Therefore, within HSHD, the 

proposed catenary structures will be between 20 feet and 35 feet higher than the existing structures.

The typical proposed structure height is 60 feet. The westernmost structure adjacent to HSHD is 

proposed to have a height of 72 feet, 12 feet higher than the typical structure, because the proposed 

structure is at the east end of a downward transmission wire transition from a section of transmission 

wire that will be elevated to pass above Pennswood Road Bridge.

There are two areas adjacent to the HSHD where the proposed structures transition from the typical, 

60-foot height to a double-stack, 75-foot height. Transmission wires are proposed to be double-stacked 

at locations where Amtrak’s Right-of-Way is narrow, to keep the transmission wire above Amtrak 

property. On the south side, there is a proposed transition to a double-stack configuration at new pole 

location 504+10, 200 feet west of the Booth Lane underpass. On the north side, there is a proposed 

transition to a double-stack configuration at new pole locations 498+10 and 495+19, 400 feet and 690 

feet, respectively, east of Booth Lane underpass.

From west to east, the railroad starts in an earthwork cut section and then transitions to an 

embankment fill section. The transition from cut to fill is near new pole location 507+09. The 4 

structures to the west of this location are in a cut and the 6 structures to the east are on embankment. 

This is relevant because the structures in the cut section are at a lower elevation than the surrounding 

topography and are therefore less visible. The converse is true for the structures on embankment, 

which are at a higher elevation than the surrounding topography and are therefore more visible.

Details on existing conditions and proposed structures for each of the 11 structure locations are 

provided in Appendix A.
Tree trimming and tree removal

The existing catenary structures have a typical overall width of 63 feet between the ends of the 

crossarms at the top of the structure. To provide electrical clearance, currently, Amtrak trims branches 

and trees back an additional 10 feet or so, on each side, roughly along a line the follows the back-guy 

foundations on the ground. Evidence of the tree trimming can be seen in the photographs in Appendix 

A. The existing overall width that is currently kept free of tree limbs and vegetation is 83 feet.

The proposed structures have a typical overall width of 88 feet from tip of crossarm to tip of crossarm. 

The proposed structures are a total of 15 feet wider for two reasons: 1) current Amtrak track clearances 

require additional space between the centerline of track and the face of the catenary structure and 2) 

the crossarms have to be wider due to the increase from 44 kV to 138 kV transmission lines. The 

corresponding width that will need to be tree- and vegetation-free will be approximately 108 feet. 

Therefore, for the construction of the new catenary structures, a 10-foot wide strip of tree trimming or 

tree removal will be required along each side of the tracks. Trees will not be clear cut as suggested in 

your letter. Only those trees which are within the 10-foot wide strip will be removed. Trees outside the 

10-foot wide strip that have branches that extend into the 10-foot strip will be trimmed. Tree cutting 

and tree trimming activities will not involve the use of herbicides.

The trees that will be removed are on Amtrak’s property. Amtrak does not intend to plant replacement 

trees on its property or on adjacent properties.

Safety Impact

As requested, we have enclosed maps (Appendix B) which show Amtrak’s Right-of-Way and the adjacent 

properties and buildings within the HSHD. 

As mentioned in the public meeting, the Project has studied both the existing and proposed levels of 

electric and magnetic fields that will be created by the new 138 kV transmission lines. 

The existing level of magnetic field (at 25 Hz) had measured values that ranged between 12 and 51.1 mG 

(mG=milligauss) on the passenger platforms 1 meter above the ground. The field strength dropped 

significantly below these levels a few feet away from the railroad. Based on our models, the magnetic 

field anticipated in the final, installed condition are less than 70 mG directly under the transmission lines 

(e.g. on the station platform) and fall off significantly away from the platform. 

The measured level of power frequency electric fields (at 25 Hz) had measured values that ranged 

between 155.6 and 868 V/m. Based on our models, the power frequency electrical field for the final, 

installed configuration is below 900 V/m.

The proposed field levels are small when compared to those associated with utility transmission lines. 

Within utility transmission line rights-of-way, typical magnetic fields are one order of magnitude larger 

and the electric fields are two orders of magnitude larger than what is anticipated adjacent the 

Harrisburg Line between Zoo and Paoli. 
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires transmission lines to be built in accordance with the 

requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), which cites no restrictions for electric or 

magnetic field; the Federal government also has no national standard in this regard.

Physical proximity to the transmission lines would be based on clearance requirements. NESC (Rule 234) 

puts the horizontal clearance to 138 kV line at 11.5 feet. Amtrak’s requirement for vertical clearance for 

a 138 kV line is 15 feet above any structure.

Vibrations during construction will be minimal. The proposed caisson foundations will be excavated by 

augerring (drilling) 4.5-foot diameter holes into the ground to a depth of 20 feet. There will be no 

hammering, pile driving or similar activities of a type that cause vibrations. The foundations will be 

poured-in-place concrete and the new structures will be set with cranes. The vibrations associated with 

these activities are not anticipated to have a negative impact on HSHD.

Vibrations associated with train traffic: this project is not being done to increase train speeds. Train 

speeds will not increase as a result of this project. Therefore the assertion that there will be vibrations 

associated with higher speed train traffic is moot.

Flooding Impact

Within HSHD, the railroad is on a downward gradient, from west to east, of 0.79%. This means that 

stormwater runoff in the cut section of the Right-of-Way (the west part of HSHD) flows in ditches 

adjacent to the tracks eastward and then leaves the Right-of-Way near Booth Lane and enters the 

municipal storm sewer. Runoff in the embankment fill section (the east part of HSHD) is simply flowing 

off the embankment and onto adjacent property. Tree trimming and tree cutting will alter the tree 

canopy coverage but will not change the underlying characteristics at ground level. In other words, the 

perviousness of the land cover is not being changed in the way a paving project would, for example. 

Therefore, stormwater runoff is not anticipated to be significantly altered. Amtrak does not plan to 

construct new stormwater infrastructure for the new catenary structures. Existing stormwater 

infrastructure will be maintained.

Aesthetic Considerations

The existing catenary structures are pale grayish green. The proposed catenary structures will be 

galvanized with zinc, which is a dull gray color. They will not be bronze, as stated in your letter. In 

answer to your questions:

1. The existing catenary structures are painted a grayish green color. The color is not embedded 

into the steel from which they are made.

2. The new catenary structures will be standard, rolled steel wide-flange shapes and will be 

galvanized with zinc. We are not aware of a process by which steel can be “embedded” with 

color.

3. As stated at the meeting, the existing and new structures will exist, side by side, for a duration 

that cannot be accurately estimated at this time. The actual length of time will largely depend 
on the Contractor’s means and methods, and Amtrak’s train dispatching and operations. We 

understand that having the two catenary structures being visible side-by-side is not desirable

from HSHD’s perspective. However we would ask HSHD to understand that this will be a 

temporary condition. The existing structures will not be allowed to remain indefinitely after the 

new structures are installed and the catenary wires are transferred.

Construction Times

We understand HSHD’s concerns about construction times and, in particular, construction occurring at 

night and on weekends. However, due to the work taking place on an active passenger railroad, it is 

simply not possible to honor this request. Nights and weekends are the only times available to do 

construction work adjacent to tracks that will not disrupt train schedules.

Amtrak will honor your request that notices to each home adjacent to the railroad Right-of-Way be 

provided prior to construction. As it has done on other recent construction projects, Amtrak will provide 

a toll-free number to call for information, to share concerns and bring issues to Amtrak’s attention.

In summary, we believe that the project will be satisfactorily investigated at the level of NEPA 

Categorical Exclusion. We do not plan on further investigations or specific mitigation measures 

specifically for HSHDNC. However we welcome further dialogue with you and your group. If you have 

further questions or concerns, please contact me.

Sincerely yours,

FRA

Michelle Fishburne, P.E.

Appendices:

A: Photographs (Needs 1 revision)

B: Plans ET-0118 and ET-0119, pre-60% submission, showing adjacent properties. (To be added when 

complete)

C: SEDS (To be added)
Appendix A
1. The proposed structure at station 519+09 will be 10 feet west of existing structure P-87. The 

proposed structure’s north and south columns are to be 72 feet high. The proposed structure is higher 

than the typical, 60-foot height, because the proposed structure is at the east end of a downward 

transmission wire transition from a section of transmission wire that will be elevated to pass above 

Pennswood Road Bridge. As shown below in the photograph of existing structure P-87, the railroad is in 

an earthwork cut that is between 15 and 20 feet deep. Due to its location in a cut, the railroad and a 

significant portion of the existing and proposed structures are not, and will not be, visible from adjacent 

properties.

Photograph 1: Harrisburg Line, milepost 9.73, west of Haverford, looking west at existing structure P-87. 

Pennswood Road Bridge is in the background. HSHD is on the left, the south side of the railroad. 

Photograph taken 12/5/2012.
2. The proposed structure at station 516+08 will be 9 feet west of existing structure P-86. The proposed 

structure’s north and south columns are to be typical configuration and 60 feet high. As shown below 

in the photograph of existing structure P-86, the railroad is in an earthwork cut that is between 12 and 

15 feet deep. Due to its location in a cut, the railroad and a significant portion of the existing and 

proposed structures are not, and will not be, visible from adjacent properties.

Photograph 2: Harrisburg Line, milepost 9.67, west of Haverford, looking west at existing structure P-86. 

Pennswood Road Bridge is in the background. HSHD is on the left, the south side of the railroad.. 

Photograph taken 12/5/2012.
3. The proposed structure at station 513+09 will be 10 feet west of existing structure P-85. The 

proposed structure’s north and south columns are to be typical configuration and 60 feet high. As 

shown below in the photograph of existing structure P-85, the railroad is in an earthwork cut that is 

between 8 and 10 feet deep. Due to its location in a cut, the railroad and a portion of the existing and 

proposed structures are not, and will not be, visible from adjacent properties.

Photograph 3: Harrisburg Line, milepost 9.61, west of Haverford, looking west at existing structure P-85. 

Pennswood Road Bridge is in the background. HSHD is on the left, the south side of the railroad.. 

Photograph taken 12/5/2012.
4. The proposed structure at station 510+09 will be 10 feet west of existing structure P-84. The 

proposed structure’s north and south columns are to be typical configuration and 60 feet high. As 

shown below in the photograph of existing structure P-84, the railroad is in an earthwork cut that is 

between 5 and 8 feet deep. Due to its location in a cut, the railroad and a portion of the existing and 

proposed structures are not, and will not be, visible from adjacent properties.

Photograph 4: Harrisburg Line, milepost 9.56, west of Haverford, looking west at existing structure P-84. 

Pennswood Road Bridge is in the background. HSHD is on the left, the south side of the railroad.. 

Photograph taken 12/5/2012.
5. The proposed structure at station 507+09 will be 10 feet west of existing structure P-83. The 

proposed structure’s north column is to be 60 feet high and the south column is to be 68 feet high. The 

south column is higher than the typical, 60-foot height because the south transmission wire is in a 

transition between a typical 60-foot configuration at the previous structure to the west and a 75-foot 

double-stacked configuration at the next structure to the east. As shown below in the photograph of 

existing structure P-83, in addition to being at a transition from straight (tangent) track to a curve, the 

railroad is in a transition between earthwork cut and embankment fill.

Photograph 5: Harrisburg Line, milepost 9.50, west of Haverford, looking west at existing structure P-83. 

HSHD is on the left, the south side of the railroad.. Photograph taken 12/5/2012.
6. The proposed structure at station 504+10 will be 10 feet west of existing structure P-82. The 

proposed structure’s north column is to be 60 feet high and the south column is to be 75 feet high. The 

south column is higher than the typical, 60-foot height because the south transmission wire is in a 

double-stacked configuration at this structure. As shown below in the photograph of existing structure 

P-82, the railroad is on embankment fill that is between 8 and 10 feet high. Due to its location on 

existing embankment fill, the railroad and the existing and proposed structures are, and will be, fully

visible from adjacent properties.

Photograph 6: Harrisburg Line, milepost 9.45, west of Haverford, looking west at existing structure P-82. 

HSHD is on both sides, north (right) and south (left) of the railroad. Photograph taken 12/5/2012.
7. The proposed structure at station 501+09 will be 10 feet west of existing structure P-81. The 

proposed structure’s north and south columns are to be 68 feet high. The south column is higher than 

the typical 60-foot height because the south transmission wire is in a transition between a 75-foot

double-stacked configuration at the previous structure to the west and a typical 60-foot configuration at 

the next structure to the east. The northth column is higher than the typical 60-foot height because the 

north transmission wire is in a transition between a typical 60-foot configuration at the previous 

structure to the west and a 75-foot double-stacked configuration at the next structure to the east. As 

shown below in the photograph of existing structure P-81, the railroad is on embankment fill that is 

between 10 and 12 feet high. Due to its location on existing embankment fill, the railroad and the 

existing and proposed structures are, and will be, fully visible from adjacent properties.

Photograph 7: Harrisburg Line, milepost 9.39, west of Haverford, looking west at existing structure P-81. 

Booth Lane passes under the railroad between this structure and the next one in the distance. HSHD is 

on both sides, north (right) and south (left) of the railroad. Photograph taken 12/5/2012.
8. The proposed structure at station 498+10 will be 10 feet west of existing structure P-80. The 

proposed structure’s north column is to be 75 feet high and the south column is to be 60 feet high. The 

north column is higher than the typical, 60-foot height because the north transmission wire is in a 

double-stacked configuration at this structure. As shown below in the photograph of existing structure 

P-80, the railroad is on embankment fill that is between 12 and 15 feet high. Due to its location on 

existing embankment fill, the railroad and the existing and proposed structures are, and will be, fully 

visible from adjacent properties.

Photograph 8: Harrisburg Line, milepost 9.33, west of Haverford, looking west at existing structure P-80. 

HSHD is on both sides, north (right) and south (left) of the railroad. Photograph taken 12/5/2012.
9. The proposed structure at station 495+19 will be 20 feet west of existing structure P-79. The 

proposed structure’s north column is to be 75 feet high and the south column is to be 60 feet high. The 

north column is higher than the typical, 60-foot height because the north transmission wire is in a 

double-stacked configuration at this structure. As shown below in the photograph of existing structure 

P-79, the railroad is on embankment fill that is between 5 and 8 feet high. Due to its location on existing 

embankment fill, the railroad and the existing and proposed structures are, and will be, fully visible from 

adjacent properties.

Photograph 9: Harrisburg Line, milepost 9.28, west of Haverford, looking west at existing structure P-79. 

HSHD is on both sides, north (right) and south (left) of the railroad. Photograph taken 12/5/2012.
10. The proposed structure at station 492+19 will be 10 feet west of existing structure P-78. The 

proposed structure’s north column is to be 68 feet high and the south column is to be 60 feet high. The 

north column is higher than the typical, 60-foot height because the north transmission wire is in a 

transition between a 75-foot double-stacked configuration at the previous structure to the west and a 

typical 60-foot configuration at the next structure to the east. As shown below in the photograph of 

existing structure P-78, the railroad is on embankment fill that is between 8 and 10 feet high. Due to its 

location on existing embankment fill, the railroad and the existing and proposed structures are, and will 

be, fully visible from adjacent properties.

Photograph 10: Harrisburg Line, milepost 9.22, west of Haverford, looking west at existing structure P78. HSHD is on both sides, north (right) and south (left) of the railroad. Photograph taken 12/5/2012.
11. The proposed structure at station 489+29 will be 10 feet west [revise before sending – no impact to 

existing historic canopy]of existing structure P-77 and will require new penetrations through the existing 

historic canopies. The proposed structure’s north and south columns are to be typical configuration and 

60 feet high. As shown below in the photograph of existing structure P-77, this location is within 

Haverford Station. Due to its location in the open area of the station, the existing and proposed 

structures are, and will be, fully visible from adjacent properties.

Photograph 11: Harrisburg Line, milepost 9.16, west of Haverford, looking west at existing structure P77. Haverford Station Road passes under the railroad between this structure and the next one in the 

distance. HSHD is on both sides, north (right) and south (left) of the railroad. Photograph taken 

12/5/2012.
Consulting Parties Meeting

9/15/14
MEETING NOTICE

TO: Consulting Parties

FROM: Federal Railroad Administration and Amtrak

DATE: August 4, 2014

RE: Section 106 Consultation - Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line 

Project

As you may be aware, Amtrak plans to upgrade the existing overhead electrification system along a 20-

mile segment of the Keystone Corridor between the Philadelphia Zoo substation and the Paoli substation 

as part of the Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project. The existing catenary poles, 

approximately 40-50 feet in height, will be replaced with new poles, approximately 60-75 feet high with a 

few poles reaching 100 feet high at overhead bridges. All of the proposed new poles will be located in the 

existing railroad right-of-way and in close proximity to the existing poles. The Bryn Mawr substation will 

be demolished and replaced, and the site expanded to include a new substation to help support the catenary 

voltage between the Zoo and Paoli substations. 

A meeting of Section 106 consulting parties was previously held in June 2013 to present the findings of the 

cultural resources investigations completed at that time, discuss possible mitigation options to address any 

adverse impacts, and to receive comments from the consulting parties. As a follow-up to that meeting and 

in response to comments received from the consulting parties, including the Pennsylvania Historical and

Museum Commission (PHMC), another meeting of consulting parties is scheduled for September 15, 2014 

at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Lower Merion Township, 75 E. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003

to present the revised Area of Potential Effect (APE) map and to discuss the eligibility and potential effects 

of historic resources within the APE. 

Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act requires sponsors of federally funded projects to take 

into account the potential project effects on historic properties. Section 106 entitles parties with a 

demonstrated interest in history or historic preservation to provide comments and suggest mitigation 

measures, if necessary, for the project.

An agenda of the meeting is enclosed, along with a copy of the APE & Historic Resources (Eligibility) 

Study explaining the project, the development of the APE, and additional properties surveyed; and maps of 

the expanded APE. Should you have any questions or require additional information please feel free to 

contact Allen Heist @ 610-286-0100 or aheist@stellee.com.


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Amtrak Zoo to Paoli Re-Electrification Project

Consulting Parties Meeting September 15, 2014

Meeting Notes

Amtrak fielded questions from the Consulting Parties, focusing at length on the proposed 

towers and their construction. Amtrak provided a power point presentation previously 

shown, which showed a drawing (Typical ET-1022) of a cross section of the track, with 

both current and proposed towers and catenary configuration. One person asked that the 

drawing be sent to him. The drawing showing tower locations also will be included in 

the Environmental Assessment (EA). 

Amtrak presented the following facts concerning the towers: 

 The new proposed height of the towers is 65 feet high on average (the 

current height is 45-55 feet high). The towers were previously proposed at 

75-100 feet high but were reduced because of a design modification due to 

the impending removal of Philadelphia Electric Company (PECO) power 

from the line. 

 The towers will be installed within 10-12 feet of the nearest existing tower 

(90% of the time) and will be placed 4 feet out from the existing tower 

(closer to the edge of the ROW). 

 800 towers will be installed 

 The towers will either be placed to the east or the west of the existing 

locations. 

 Distances of towers and wires are determined by the National Electric 

Safety Code. 

 The towers are still proposed to have a galvanized zinc coating on them, 

which will be a light gray in color.

 Signal Towers will remain.

 Current catenary wires will remain, but new hangers and hardware are 

being installed. 

Amtrak discussed details of the construction project, including the following: 

 The project will take 5 years to complete. Each pole structure will take 3-4 

days to erect.

 Construction will commence at Paoli and gradually move eastward. 

 Tower equipment will be brought in by train; towers will be dropped off at 

their respective locations for staging. 

 Construction will not interfere with train traffic because of the 3 other 

tracks on the 4-track system.

 Work will be completed during both day and night, but mostly during the 

day. 

 The funding agency is FRA. 
The Consulting Parties voiced their concerns in no particular order, and different 

members from Stell, FRA, or Amtrak replied. Following are their concerns: 

 Tree cutting – This continues to be a large concern because of the loss of 

screening at the rear of properties adjacent to the train ROW and the 

alteration of the greenscape. FRA and Amtrak explained that they would 

be trimming trees only as necessary. Tree cutting locations will be further 

shown in the forthcoming Environmental Assessment (EA) document, 

which has been upgraded from a categorical exclusion (CE) document. 

One person suggested that if entire trees are taken down on a property that 

they be replaced one for one to help retain screening. 

 Substation – Stell and a Consulting Party discussed whether the Substation 

removal is an Adverse Effect or not. Stell explained its view that the 

substation will not be adversely affected because it is being replaced in 

kind. Amtrak showed a slide of the site of the proposed Substation 

Building and explained the design of the new building. The Consulting 

Party disagreed, saying that its removal is definitely an adverse effect. He 

stressed the need for mitigation of its removal. Another person voiced 

their concern over losing parking spaces to the construction within the 

larger footprint and requested that the footprint be reduced as much as 

possible. 

 Color of tower – one of the Consulting Parties suggested they be painted a 

dark green to blend in with surrounding trees. 

 Communication – Consulting Parties requested that a contact person be 

available at Amtrak for questions and concerns. They also requested 

advanced notification of the advancement of construction to their area. 

One person asked if a website for the project was available. Amtrak 

explained that it is not, but that the project material could be put on the 

Consulting Party’s website. A Lower Merion Township representative 

stated that the information could be posted on their website. 

 Existing towers – Someone asked if the existing Signal Towers could be 

painted due to their rusted condition. Amtrak explained that they are not a 

part of this maintenance project. 

 Effect of construction work on surrounding communities -Several people 

were concerned about the effect of the construction work on train 

schedules, adjacent properties, etc. 

 The Consulting Parties inquired about specific properties designed by 

Frank Furness – the Merion Cricket Club and the Baldwin School. Stell 

offered its view about the properties – that it believed that there will be no 

visual effects to them because of their distance from the tracks. When

asked about the property, Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, Stell 
explained that the church is within the Area of Potential Effects (APE) but 

that effects to the property have not been assessed yet. One Consulting 

Party (PHMC) suggested that perhaps the visual effect of the towers on the 

properties could be provided. 

 The Consulting Parties asked if the properties, including the church and 

Harcum College (which is also in the APE), have been notified about this 

project, to which FRA responded that they had not been. FRA said that it 

will send out notifications to the properties that lie within the APE. 

 The topic of Contributing Resources was brought up and Stell gave a 

definition of the term, pointing them to the guidelines published by the 

PHMC. 

 Residents of the North Haverford Historic District are still concerned 

about the effect of the project on their district. It was again explained to 

them by SHPO that the district has been determined to be ineligible for 

listing in the National Register of Historic Places, and it is not subject to 

Section 106 review for this project. They understand the need for the 

project and accept its necessity but are nevertheless concerned about the 

effects of the project on their properties, particularly on the vegetation and 

screening. 
Consulting Parties Meeting

6/1/15
MEETING NOTICE

TO: Consulting Parties

FROM: Federal Railroad Administration and Amtrak

DATE: May 11, 2015

RE: Section 106 Consultation - Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line 

Project

As you are aware, Amtrak plans to upgrade the existing overhead electrification system along a 20-mile 

segment of the Keystone Corridor between the Philadelphia Zoo substation and the Paoli substation as part 

of the Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project. The existing catenary poles, approximately 

40-50 feet in height, will be replaced with new poles, approximately 60-75 feet high with a few poles

reaching 100 feet high at overhead bridges. All of the proposed new poles will be located in the existing 

railroad right-of-way and in close proximity to the existing poles. The Bryn Mawr substation will be 

demolished and replaced, and the site expanded to include a new substation to help support the catenary 

voltage between the Zoo and Paoli substations. 

Meetings of Section 106 consulting parties were previously held in June 2013 and September 2014 to 

present the findings of the cultural resources investigations completed at that time and to receive comments 

from the consulting partiesregarding historic resources in the project area. As a follow-up to those meetings

and in response to comments received from the consulting parties, including the Pennsylvania Historical 

and Museum Commission (PHMC), another meeting of consulting parties is scheduled for June 1, 2015 at 

5:00 p.m. in the Benham Gateway Building, Bryn Mawr College, 801 Yarrow Street, Bryn Mawr, PA 

19010. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the current status of the project studies and review the 

potential effects of the project on National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)-eligible and -listed historic 

resources within the Area of Potential Effects (APE) for this project. 

Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act requires sponsors of federally funded projects to take 

into account the potential project effects on historic properties. Section 106 entitles parties with a 

demonstrated interest in history or historic preservation to provide comments and suggest mitigation 

measures, if necessary, for the project.

An agenda of the meeting is enclosed, along with a copy of the executive summary of the draft 

Determination of Effects Report. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please 

contact Allen Heist @ 610-286-0100 or aheist@stellee.com. Please RSVP to the above contact information 

so that we adequately accommodate all attendees.


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report presents the results of a Determination of Effects assessment undertaken for the 

proposed Amtrak Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project. The proposed 

modernization project includes the replacement of catenary structures and transmission lines and 

the upgrading of the switching facility at Bryn Mawr within the right-of-way (ROW) of a 20-

mile section of the Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line, located between the Philadelphia Zoo in 

Philadelphia and the station at Paoli, and traveling through portions of Philadelphia 

Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester Counties. 

The proposed project is funded by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and is subject to 

the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (NHPA) (16 U.S.C. 470) and the review 

process mandated by Section 106 in “Protection of Historic Properties” (36 CFR Part 800). 

Stell conducted the required cultural resources studies between 2011 and 2015 as a sub 

consultant to The Burns Group, on behalf of Amtrak and the FRA, utilizing guidance from the 

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) set forth in 36 Code of Federal Regulations 

(CFR) 800, as amended, and Executive Order 11593.

The project’s Area of Potential Effects (APE) was defined in consultation with the Pennsylvania 

Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and consulting parties. It was delineated to include all 

historic properties adjacent to and in the vicinity of the project for which there would be direct 

physical effects and indirect visual and audible effects. A total of 28 historic properties were 

included in the APE, including the subject railroad, Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line 

(Philadelphia to Harrisburg) (Key No. 105675), determined by the SHPO to be eligible for listing 

in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on September 14, 1993, and November 16, 

2007. The eligible property encompasses all Contributing Resources, including the catenary 

structures and the Bryn Mawr Substation building. The SHPO concurred with the identification 

of historic properties on March 16, 2015, and April 24, 2015. 

The subsequent effects analysis resulted in a finding of Adverse Effect because of the direct 

physical effects of the project to the Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line (Philadelphia to 

Harrisburg) with the removal and replacement of the catenary structures and the demolition of 

the Bryn Mawr Substation. An assessment of the project’s indirect visual effects on the 

individual properties and historic districts in the APE resulted in the finding that none of the 

visual effects will be adverse. The railroad infrastructure, including its catenary system, has 

historically been an integral component of the railroad and its physical setting. Further, the 

placement and construction of the historic properties were a direct result of the railroad’s 

presence and the properties have historically had the railroad and its accompanying infrastructure 

within their view. 

A Phase IA geomorphology and archaeology reconnaissance survey resulted in the finding that 

the project, as currently designed, will not impact any known NRHP-eligible archaeological 
properties. The SHPO concurred with the findings for archaeological properties on January 15, 

2013.

Mitigation measures to minimize the adverse effects of this project, such as recordation, 

developing educational material for public dissemination, and incorporating context sensitive 

solutions, will be identified in consultation with PA SHPO and the consulting parties. The 

mitigation measures proposed for the project will be included in a MOA between FRA, PA 

SHPO, and Amtrak. 
Merion Station - NRHP Listed (Key No. 097341) 

Height of existing structure to be removed = 50’-2” Height of new structure T-147 = 60’-2” – will be located 25’-0” north of the existing structure (railroad corridor is oriented 

direction here). 

Height of new catenary structure T-147 = 60’-2” 

Height of existing catenary structure to be removed = 50’-2” 

Merion Station (Key No. 097341) 

east side
Our Mother of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church - NRHP Eligible (Key No. 097325) 

Height of existing catenary structure to be removed = 50’-2” Height of new catenary structure T-226 = 78’-2” Distance of new structure is approx. 20’-0” east of existing structure. 

Height of new catenary structure T-226 = 78’-2” 

Height of existing catenary structure to be removed = 50’-2” 

Our Mother of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church (Key No. 097325) – on other side of tree line. 
Strafford Station - NRHP Listed (Key No. 079668) 

Height of existing catenary structure to be removed = 50’-2” Height of new catenary structure T-348 = 60’-2”

Distance of new catenary structure is approximately 10’-0” east of existing one. 

Height of new catenary structure = 60’-2” Height of existing catenary structure to be 

removed= 50’-2” 

Cramond NRHP-listed(Key No. 050893) 

Strafford Station-NRHP listed (Key No. 079668) 
North Wayne Historic District - NRHP Listed (Key No. 064497) 

Southern end of historic district. New structure T-330 will replace existing structure approximately 200’-0” west of overpa

on right-hand side of photo. 

New catenary structure will be located in this vicinity within ROW beyond southern end of historic district. 

Southern end of North Wayne Historic District. 
Meeting Notes 

Amtrak Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project 

Section 106 Consulting Parties’ Meeting 

5:00 p.m., June 1, 2015 

Benham Gateway Building Meeting Room 

Bryn Mawr College 

801 Yarrow Street, Bryn Mawr, PA 

Attendees: See attached sign-in sheets. 

Allen Heist, Project Manager, Stell Environmental, opened the meeting and requested that the 

attendees complete the sign-in sheet and introduce themselves. The purpose of this third 

Consulting Parties’ meeting was explained: 

 To provide an update of the Final Determination of Eligibility report,

 To discuss the draft Determination of Effects report, and

 To discuss potential mitigation options.

Project Description 

Because some attendees had not attended any of the previous Consulting Parties’ or public 

meetings, Burns provided a brief description of the project: 

 Move the current offline transmission power, which is difficult to access and a continuing

maintenance issue, to the actual rail line;

 Replace the existing deteriorating catenary structures, which have reached the end of

their useful life and are seriously deteriorated; and

 Replace the Bryn Mawr substation, which is currently used only has a switching station,

and return it to its original function as a substation.

The project will begin in Paoli and proceed eastward to the Zoo substation. Construction will 

take approximately 4 years to complete, with 4 to 5 catenary foundations completed per week 

and the earliest start date in 2017. Funding has not been acquired yet since Amtrak’s 

appropriation from Congress is on a yearly basis. 

Discussion 

The Consulting Parties raised questions and voiced concerns, and different team members from 

Stell, Burns, FRA, or Amtrak replied. Following is a summary of the questions, concerns, and 

general discussion, in no particular order: 

 Since the last Consulting Parties’ meeting, a Determination of Eligibility report was

prepared for five new potential historic resources identified within the Area of Potential

Effect (APE), and the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) has concurred with the

findings. A copy of the report was available at the meeting for review.

 The APE has been expanded to include “bump-outs” from the existing Amtrak right-ofway to include nearby potential historic resources and to assess visual effects where new
structures will be higher than average. A copy of the APE map with the proposed 

structure heights was available at the meeting for reference and review. 

 The typical proposed height of the catenary poles is 60 feet high (the current typical 

height is between 30 and 40 feet high). The height of the structures has been reduced 

from the initial design due to the removal of Philadelphia Electric Company (PECO) 

power from the line. The additional height above the existing height is due to electrical 

clearances required by Amtrak and the National Electric Safety Code. The structures will 

be installed within 10-12 feet of the nearest existing structure. 

 The catenary poles are proposed to have a galvanized zinc coating, which will be a light 

gray in color. Amtrak was asked if they would consider receiving input on the paint 

color from the local historical commissions and Historical and Architectural Review 

Boards (HARBs), which they indicated a willingness to do. It was mentioned that the 

new structures that were placed as part of the Atglen to Safe Harbor project were rust in 

color (CorTen steel) and blended with rural landscape in that project corridor. A joint 

meeting of the local historical commissions and HARBs was suggested for September or 

October to discuss the color of the structures. 

 An assessment of effects was conducted for twenty-eight National Register (NR) listed or 

eligible properties in the APE as part of the draft Determination of Effects report (a 

reference copy of which was available at the meeting for review), with the Pennsylvania 

Railroad Main Line: Philadelphia to Harrisburg recommended as being adversely 

affected because of the removal of the catenary structures and the demolition of the Bryn 

Mawr Substation. The project has been recommended as having no effect or no adverse 

effect on the remaining historic resources (see attached table). The project was reviewed 

for its direct and indirect (e.g. – visual) effects to these historic resources. (Example 

photo renderings of 4 pole locations near adjacent historic resources were referenced and 

displayed during the meeting). The Haverford Station Historic District is a local district 

and has been determined by SHPO to be ineligible for listing in the NR and is therefore 

not subject to Section 106 review for this project. 

 The trimming of trees to accommodate the increased height of the structures will only be 

conducted as necessary. Plans of tree trimming locations were available at the meeting 

for review. One attendee from Cricket Condominiums requested that trees at the rear of 

their property be trimmed more thoroughly by Amtrak to remove dead branches and the 

potential for property damage from falling limbs. 

 An attendee requested that Amtrak conduct ongoing maintenance and cleaning, 

particularly of drainage facilities, on a regular basis. It was expressed that this is not a 

Section 106 issue, but contact information was provided for follow-up. 

 The new Bryn Mawr substation is proposed to be a standard pre-fabricated building with 

corrugated metal cladding approximately 16 ft. by 30 ft., similar to the Paoli substation 

(the footprint and renderings of the existing and proposed building were referenced and 

displayed during the meeting). The existing 50 ft. to 60 ft. towers will be replaced by 70 

ft. towers and 5 to 6 existing parking spaces will be eliminated. (Subsequent to the 

meeting it was determined that 12 parking spaces will be eliminated). Since replacement 

of the existing building is an adverse effect given that the building is a contributing 

resource to the railroad, mitigation options were discussed. Options include the 

following: 
o Design and construct the building in a way that reflects the existing building with 

the use of similarly colored brick cladding and similar band of brick corbelling at 

the top of building. 

o Use of the original Bryn Mawr substation sign into the design of the new 

building. 

o Landscape screening. 

o Recordation of the existing building prior to demolition. 

Elevation drawings of the proposed building were requested for review by the Consulting 

Parties. By law, Amtrak is exempt from local land development review and approval. 

However, Amtrak may consult with the municipality on a voluntary basis. 

 Advance notification of the construction timing and phasing schedule were requested, 

along with the screening of lights and noise during any night-time construction. An 

attendee asked if a website for the project was available. Amtrak explained that it is not, 

but that the project material could be put on FRA’s website and the Lower Merion 

Township. FRA noted that a commitment for Amtrak to develop and implement a 

“Community Notification Plan” for construction will be included in the Environmental 

Assessment (EA). 

 Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania representatives indicated that they are in the process 

of renovating and updating their exhibits and displays, and would like to acquire some 

the removed equipment (except for the catenary structures due to height limitations) from 

the project to prepare an educational exhibit on the catenary structures and electrification 

process. Amtrak expressed the willingness to provide whatever equipment from the Bryn 

Mawr substation that the museum requests. 

 Attendees requested copies of the materials presented at the meeting. FRA will post the 

materials to that agency’s website. The following display boards and reference material 

from the meeting will be placed on FRA’s website: 

o Pole height cross-sections 

o APE map with proposed pole heights 

o Aerials with historic resources 

o Photo renderings of selected proposed pole heights adjacent to representative 

historic resources 

o Footprints and renderings of existing and proposed Bryn Mawr substation 

buildings 

The Consulting Parties will be notified of the website once the materials have been 

posted. The final Determination of Eligibility and Determination of Effects reports will 

be placed on the website upon completion. 

 Barbara Frederick (PHMC) requested a summary of efforts to minimize the adverse 

effect of the project on historic resources. FRA identified the following minimization 

efforts: 

o Pole heights have been reduced. 

o Tree trimming plans have been developed. No clear cutting will occur. 

o New poles are typically within 10 feet of existing catenary structures. 

 Possible additional mitigation commitments/stipulations suggested for inclusion in a 

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), which will be reviewed by the consulting parties, 

include: 
o Design and construct Bryn Mawr substation in a way that respects the existing 

building in terms of design, use of brick cladding, design details, and use of 

original sign. 

o Install interpretative signs or kiosks at train stations, produce brochures, and/or 

create website to explain history of the railroad, electrification process, and 

catenary structures. 

o Install signs along railroad tracks or near stations identifying each historic 

community. 

o Use of color other than galvanized gray for structures. 

It was suggested that the draft MOA, along with paint samples or palette, be prepared and 

distributed prior to the joint historical commission/HARB meeting in September or 

October. Barbara Frederick, PHMC, reminded attendees that mitigation should be 

relevant to the resource being adversely affected and be in the public interest, and the cost 

and effort for mitigation should be commensurate with the effects. 

Next Steps 

 Attendees were requested to complete the comment form and their return them before 

leaving or send them to Allen Heist, Stell Environmental, after the meeting (comment 

forms received to date are attached). 

 A final Consulting Party meeting will be held in September to review the draft MOA and 

receive comments. This meeting will be scheduled to coincide with one of the local 

HARB or historical commission meetings. The Project Team will coordinate with the 

Lower Merion Township HARB to set the best date, location, and time to accommodate 

the most people for attendance. The draft MOA and other relevant materials will be 

mailed in advance of the meeting. 

The foregoing record of the 6/1/15 Consulting Parties’ meeting is considered an accurate 

summary of the meetings and related discussions. Please notify me of any exceptions or 

corrections to these notes within seven (7) days of receipt. If no notification is received, these 

notes will be considered a record of fact. 

Allen G. Heist, PMP 

Project Manager, Stell Environmental 
June 5, 2015

Dear Mr. Heist:

Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the consultation meeting on June 1, 2015, regarding 

Section 106 and the Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project. We would 

like to propose a couple of ideas for assisting the parties involved in preserving the heritage of the 20 

miles of existing catenary infrastructure between Philadelphia Zoo and Paoli substations, which will see 

some significant upgrades within the next few years.

We represent the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, which is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical 

and Museum Commission. The Railroad Museum itself is just two weeks away from beginning a major 

museum-wide Master Exhibits Project, and we will likely be starting the construction of a six-track 

locomotive roundhouse, both of which we hope to conclude in 2017 -- around the same time work on the 

Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project is set to begin. In a very real 

sense, this is perfect timing for us, as we will be seeking additional artifacts, archival documents and 

related support to complete these new exhibits, which will help us better tell the story of Pennsylvania's 

railroading heritage. The Railroad Museum attracts 100,000-120,000 visitors annually, and the resources 

of our library and archives are used internationally by hundreds of researchers a year, either onsite or 

through our online resources: http://www.rrmuseumpa.org/about/library/index.shtml.

Historically speaking, the Pennsylvania Railroad’s Philadelphia Zoo-to-Paoli corridor represented the first 

step in the electrification of the Northeast Corridor, between New York and Washington, and the Keystone 

Corridor, between Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Its impact was not only local, but also reached across 

state lines, affecting, directly or indirectly, the daily lives of millions of Americans for more than a century. 

Furthermore, the catenary structures in this region are of a different design than the later installations 

used, making them unique to the Philadelphia Zoo-to-Paoli corridor. 

For our part, when it comes to the Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line 

Project, we would like to propose four ideas:

1.) An educational exhibit using elements of the existing historic electrification infrastructure:

As a part of our Master Exhibits Project, we envision working with Amtrak to acquire objects from the 

existing electrification infrastructure that will be removed as a part of the upgrade program. By 

"objects," we are referring to sections of catenary poles, wire, insulators or other related hardware 
that make up these historic structures. We would like to incorporate these objects into a new exhibit 

that will educate the public about how electric trains work and about the history of electrification in 

the Commonwealth. Building and floor space severely limits our ability to recreate an entire section 

of a catenary system indoors, with its full-size poles, 30-40 feet in height. However, we may be able to 

create an exhibit on catenary systems on a smaller scale and with a smaller footprint that artistically 

incorporates bits and pieces of this hardware into a cohesive display, giving our visitors an impression 

of how these parts worked together to power electric trains, while at the same time preserving some 

original component parts of these historic structures. We would like to create an exhibit that will 

appeal to visitors of all ages, one that will have interactive features. For example, in addition to reading 

exhibit labels explaining how these catenary systems function and work together to run trains, our 

visitors will be able to "crank up" a small electric generator to power a scale model of an Amtrak electric 

locomotive down a segment of track. Another example might be a diorama of a section of 

electrification between substations, like the 20 miles between Philadelphia Zoo and Paoli, which would 

feature pushbuttons that “light up” specific features along the rail line, explaining their purpose and 

functions to our visitors. 

To accomplish this, our exhibit design team would work closely with Amtrak to identify relevant objects 

to set aside for preservation. Potential objects we would like to acquire and preserve might include 

some wire, hangers, insulators, a pantograph, and any existing utility signage relating to the 

electrification system. Other opportunities for artifact acquisition may exist at the Bryn Mawr 

Substation. We would also seek additional funding support from Amtrak to cover conservation 

treatments and fabrication. In addition to the reassembly of the historic hardware in its new museum 

environment as part of an exhibit, there will also be signage or panels that explain electrification, its 

function and its history. To accomplish this part of the project, our exhibit design team will 

undoubtedly be working with Amtrak's publicity and archival staff to acquire contemporary photos and 

other visual aids, to supplement what the Railroad Museum currently has, to help bring this exhibit to 

life. 

2.) Architectural documentation of the Bryn Mawr Substation as it currently exists:

Our staff would like to assist in documenting, photographing and sketching existing structures and 

related electrification infrastructure before it is torn down. We have experience in performing this 

kind of work on similar historic railroad structures. This process will help to preserve a written and 

photographic record of what existed prior to the removal of historic, and the installation of new, 

structures and related electrification infrastructure. This work, along with photographs and other 

archival information that the Railroad Museum may already possess on the subject, will give future 

generations detailed information about the historic architecture that existed in the region and how 

railroads operated there during the first century of electrification in the region. Furthermore, the 

stories told by the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania are about things like the substation itself but 

about the people who worked there. In the course of our documentation of these structures and 

infrastructure, our staff may find artifacts and ephemera that could help to better tell these "people" 

stories, and we would like to have the opportunity to see that such objects are preserved, if possible.
3.) Photographic and technical documentation of the existing catenary structure:

As with the architectural documentation of Bryn Mawr Substation, we would like the opportunity to 

assist in documenting, photographing and sketching the existing catenary systems and related 

electrification infrastructure before it is torn down. Again, this work will be performed by Railroad 

Museum staff and volunteers, who are knowledgeable in these fields.

4.) Job descriptions and/or oral histories with employees of the Electric Traction Department:

As they photograph and document structures and infrastructure along the 20 miles between the 

Philadelphia Zoo and Paoli substations, our staff may find artifacts, records and ephemera that may 

help to better tell the stories of workers, and we would like to have the opportunity to see that such 

objects are preserved, if possible. In some cases, this might involve making connections with personnel 

who might be able to recall different eras in which this equipment and these structures were in 

operation to help us better document the rail line and its history through oral-history interviews. 

Again, we have staff trained in conducting such interviews.

As the state’s official railroad museum, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s mission includes anything 

manufactured or used in the Commonwealth by railroads or railroad-related industries, from the earliest 

to the most modern rail lines. We are about to embark on a massive overhaul of our core exhibits, 

changing the way we present our artifacts and tell their stories. Our goal is to bring railroads to life, with 

exhibits that highlight the technical aspects of railroading, as well as stories of the men and women who 

worked on them. The artifacts, documentation and oral-history components will directly support this 

goal. The current expected conclusion for that project is sometime in mid-2017 (subject to revision). The 

other documentation items would be more archival in nature, catering to researchers and scholars who 

study electrification and its impacts on society.

Again, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for the invitation to be a part of is process. And we 

would like to offer any assistance in working with the parties involved to see that the important heritage 

of the 20-mile stretch of railroad infrastructure between Philadelphia Zoo and Paoli substations be 

preserved, in one form or another, for generations to come.

Sincerely,

Nicholas Zmijewski, Archives Manager

Dodie Robbins, Collections Manager

Patrick Morrison, Museum Educator

Troy Grubb, Museum Educator
Consulting Parties Meeting

9/2/15
MEETING NOTICE

TO: Consulting Parties

FROM: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Amtrak

DATE: August 14, 2015

RE: Section 106 Consultation - Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line 

Project

As you are aware, Amtrak plans to upgrade the existing overhead electrification system along a 20-mile 

segment of the Keystone Corridor between the Philadelphia Zoo substation and the Paoli substation as part 

of the Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project. The majority of the existing catenary poles

are approximately 50’0” feet in height and a majority of the proposed new catenary poles will be between 

60’-0” and 70’-0” high, with most poles measuring 60’-2”. A few poles reach 80 feet high at overhead 

bridges to achieve adequate clearance. All of the proposed new poles will be located in the existing railroad 

right-of-way and in close proximity to the existing poles. The Bryn Mawr substation will be demolished 

and replaced, and the site expanded to include a new substation to help support the catenary voltage between 

the Zoo and Paoli substations. 

Meetings of Section 106 consulting parties were previously held in June 2013, September 2014, and June 

2015 to present the findings of the cultural resources investigations completed at that time and to receive 

comments from the consulting parties regarding historic resources in the project area. As a follow-up to 

those meetings and in response to comments received from the consulting parties at the June 1, 2015 

meeting, the last meeting of consulting parties for this project is scheduled for the following date and 

location:

September 2, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.

Radnor Township Historic & Architectural Review Board (HARB)

Radnorshire Room

301 Iven Avenue

Wayne, PA 19087

The purpose of this meeting is to review and discuss the attached draft Memorandum of Agreement, 

including the proposed means to mitigate the project’s adverse effects on historic resources. Section 106 

of the National Historic Preservation Act requires sponsors of federally funded projects to take into account 

the potential project effects on historic properties. Section 106 entitles parties with a demonstrated interest 

in history or historic preservation to provide comments and suggest mitigation measures, if necessary, for 

the project.

The draft Determination of Effects report can be accessed and viewed at the following 

location: https://bgroup.sharefile.com/d-sb1d96461d9445b68. Additional project information is available 

on the FRA website at https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0810.

Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Allen Heist at 610-286-

0100 or aheist@stellee.com. 
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Project Limits

Existing Transmissio

Existing Amtrak Line, Zoo to Paoli 
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Project Needs and Benefits

• To provide additional power and eliminate low voltage conditions, improving reliability of train service.

• Construct new transmission lines to replace aging and inaccessible transmission lines not on Amtrak • To bring Amtrak’s line into a state of good repair and to help meet its mandate for cost effective maint
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Section 106 Process

• Identify Section

106 Consulting

Parties

• Identify Areas of

Potential Effect(APE)

• Identify known and

potential archaeology andhistoric resources withinthe APE

• Identify potential adverse

effects & assess effects ofproject on historicproperties

• Develop measures to

avoid, minimize or mitigateadverse effects

• Publish Draft

Memorandumof Agreement(MOA)

• Accept public

comments onthe Draft MOA
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Project Timeline

2012 2013 2014 2015 201

15% Design 30% Design 90% Design 100% Design Co

Phase 1A

Archaeology

Report

UnanticipatedDiscoveriesReport

APE

Determination of

Effects Report

Determination of

Eligibility Report &

PHRS Forms

MOA

Draft EnAssessm

Final N

Design & Construction

Section 106/NEPA
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Minimization Measures

• Limited extent of tree branch cutting within th

ROW to facilitate construction. A tree‐trimmingplan has been prepared.

• New structures will be placed near existing

structure locations.

• The proposed design of the catenary structure

was modified to lower the height of the catena

structures.
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Minimization – Reduced Pole Heights

Original Proposal Current Proposal
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Proposed Mitigation Measures

Documentation1. Amtrak would assist the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania (RMP) with the recordation of t

Bryn Mawr Substation and catenary system.

Interpretation2. Amtrak would provide an interpretive sign in the vicinity of Bryn Mawr station that focuses o

the Pennsylvania Railroad Company’s electrification of the route.

3. Amtrak would donate materials of the catenary system to the RMP for their interpretive use4. Amtrak would give an allowance for the conservation of donated material.5. Amtrak would provide to RMP contact information for the purpose of conducting oral histor

interviews with former employees about electric traction on the line.

Design6. Amtrak would design the new substation buildings to reflect the original building’s materials

color, and texture. 

7. Amtrak would incorporate the existing “BRYN MAWR SVBSTATION” sign within a landsca

feature on the site.

8. Amtrak would offer the bricks from the demolished Bryn Mawr Substation building to the pu

for salvage. 
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Existing Bryn Mawr Substation
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Next Steps – Section 106 Process

• SHPO concurrence on Determination of Effects rep• Accept comments from CPs on MOA (comments du

October 2).

• Approval and signing of Memorandum of Agreeme

Provide comments to:

Allen Heist, Stell Environmental, 610-286-0100 or aheist@stellee.com

Additional project information at FRA’s website:

https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0810
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Questions and 

Comments?
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Pole Finishes Considered

Existing pole

Unpainted galvanized steel

Painted Painted steel galvanized steel
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NEPA and Section 106 Process

NEPA

Early

Coordination

Efforts and Data

Collection

Prepare

Environmental

Assessment

Public Review of

Environmental

Assessment

Section 106

• Identify Section

106 Consulting

Parties

• Identify Areas

of PotentialEffect (APE)

• Identify known and

potential archaeology and

historic resources within

the APE

• Identify potential adverse

effects

• Develop measures to

avoid, minimize or

mitigate adverse effects

• Publish Draft

Memorandum of

Agreement(MOA)

• Accept public

comments onthe Draft MOA

Public Outreach

2-9-12 Consulting Party Request Letter

6-6-13, 9-15-14, 6-1-15 & 9-2-15 Consulting Parties Meetings

4-25-12, 4-30-12, 5-28-13 & 5-29-13 Public Officials Meetings

6-6-12 & 6-6-13 General Public Meetings

October/November 2015 General Public Meeting
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Existing vs. Proposed Bryn Mawr Substation 
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Previously Proposed Bryn Mawr Substation
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Section 106 Consulting Parties Coordination

2‐9‐12 ‐ Request to Become Consulting Party sent to 30 individuals, agencies, 

organizations6‐6‐13 – Consulting Parties’ Meeting @ Villanova University to review & discu

archaeology investigation, historic resources data collection, & mitigation opt

notice mailed to 37 CPs

9‐15‐14 – Consulting Parties’ Meeting @ Lower Merion Township to review & 

revised APE, eligibility, & potential effects; notice mailed to 39 CPs, with follo

emails to 7 CPs

6‐1‐15 – Consulting Parties’ Meeting @ Bryn Mawr College to review & discu

eligibility report, effects report, & mitigation options; notice mailed to 39 CPs

follow‐up emails to 7 CPs

9‐2‐15 – Consulting Parties’ Meeting @ Radnor Township Historic & Architect

Review Board (HARB) to review & discuss MOA, notice mailed to 41 CPs, with 

up emails to 12 CPs
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Other Public Outreach

4‐25‐12 – Public Officials’ Meeting @ Harcum College, invites to 130 public officials, 7 m

media (Daily Local News, Delaware County Daily Times, Main Line Media News, Philadel

Inquirer, & Times Herald)

4‐30‐12 – Public Officials’ Meeting @ Radnor Middle School, invites to 130 public officia

misc., & 5 media (Daily Local News, Delaware County Daily Times, Main Line Media New

Philadelphia Inquirer, & Times Herald)6‐6‐12 – General Public Meeting @ Villanova University, press release to 8 media outlet

Local News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Main Line Times, Radnor Patch, Ardmore Patch, TE Pa

Suburban, Bryn Mawr Patch)

5‐28‐13 – Public Officials’ Meeting @ Lower Merion Township, invites to 125 public offic

misc., & 5 media (Daily Local News, Delaware County Daily Times, Main Line Media New

Philadelphia Inquirer, & Times Herald)5‐29‐13 – Public Officials’ Meeting @ Lower Merion Township, invites to 125 public offic

misc., & 5 media (Daily Local News, Delaware County Daily Times, Main Line Media New

Philadelphia Inquirer, & Times Herald)6‐6‐13 – General Public Meeting @ Villanova University, press release to 8 media outlets 

Local News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Main Line Times, Radnor Patch, Ardmore Patch, TE Pa

Suburban, Bryn Mawr Patch) and flyers posted @ 16 train stations
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Next Steps – NEPA Process

• Completion & publication of draft EA.

• General Public Meeting.• Final environmental determination. Anticipate

to be a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI
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Minimization – Reduced Pole Heights
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Existing vs. Proposed Pole Heights
MEMORANDUM

TO: Consulting Parties

FROM: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Amtrak

DATE: September XX, 2015

RE: Follow-Up to September 2, 2015 Consulting Parties’ Meeting - Amtrak Philadelphia Zoo to Paoli 

Electrification Transmission Line Project

Thank you to those who attended and provided comments at the September 2, 2015 Consulting Parties’ 

meeting at the Radnor Township Historical & Architectural Review Board (HARB). The purpose of the 

meeting was to review and discuss the draft Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), including the proposed 

means to mitigate the project’s adverse effects on historic resources. As a result of comments received, the 

attached MOA has been revised to include the following:

• Restrictions on tree trimming, with the proposed tree trimming plan posted on FRA’s website 

(https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0810).

• Commitment that the old catenary structures will be removed.

• The existing historic train stations will not be affected by the project.

• The installation of an interpretative sign at the Bryn Mawr station, the location, ownership and 

maintenance for which is still being investigated.

• The preparation of annual reports on the schedule and progress of the project, which will be 

provided to participating Consulting Parties.

Please note that comments on the MOA will be received until October 2, 2015. 

As for the environmental clearance process, a public meeting to receive comments on the draft 

Environmental Assessment (EA) will be held after the EA is posted on FRA’s website, tentatively 

scheduled for early December 2015. Once the public meeting is formally scheduled, all stakeholders and 

Consulting Parties will receive notice of the meeting.

Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Allen Heist at 610-286-

0100 or aheist@stellee.com. 
 Appendix H

Flood Insurance Rate Maps


 Appendix I

Threatened and Endangered Species 

Correspondence
August 9, 2016 

Ms. Angela Welt 

Michael Baker International 

4431 North Front Street, 2nd Floor 

Harrisburg, PA 17110 

PNDI Manual Project Submission 

Re: Philadelphia Zoo to Paoli Transmission Line 

Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties, PA 

Dear Ms. Welt, 

Thank you for submitting the Philadelphia Zoo to Paoli Transmission Line project to the 

Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory (PNDI) for review. The Pennsylvania Game 

Commission (PGC) screened this project for potential impacts to species and resources of 

concern under PGC responsibility, which includes birds and mammals only. 

No Impact Anticipated 

PNDI records indicate species or resources of concern are located in the vicinity of the project. 

However, based on the information you submitted concerning the nature of the project, the 

immediate location, and our detailed resource information, the PGC has determined that no 

impact is likely. Therefore, no further coordination with the PGC will be necessary for this 

project at this time. 

This response represents the most up-to-date summary of the PNDI data files and is valid for two 

(2) years from the date of this letter. An absence of recorded information does not necessarily 

imply actual conditions on site. Should project plans change or additional information on listed 

or proposed species become available, this determination may be reconsidered. 

Should the proposed work continue beyond the period covered by this letter, please resubmit the 

project to this agency as an “Update” (including an updated PNDI receipt, project narrative and 

accurate map). If the proposed work has not changed and no additional information concerning 

listed species is found, the project will be cleared for PNDI requirements under this agency for 

two additional years. 

This finding applies to impacts to birds and mammals only. To complete your review of state 

and federally-listed threatened and endangered species and species of special concern, please be 

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Protection 

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Ms. Angela Welt -2- August 9, 2016 

sure that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the PA Department of Conservation and Natural 

Resources, and/or the PA Fish and Boat Commission have been contacted regarding this project 

as directed by the online PNDI ER Tool found at www.naturalheritage.state.pa.us. 

Sincerely, 

Tracey Librandi Mumma 

Division of Environmental Planning & Habitat Protection 

Bureau of Wildlife Habitat Management 

Phone: 717-787-4250, Extension 3614 

Fax: 717-787-6957 

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Date: August 18, 2016 PNDI Number: 610022

 

Angela Welt 

Michael Baker International 

4431 North Front Street, 2nd Floor 

Harrisburg, PA 17110 

Email: awelt@mbakerintl.com (hard copy will not follow) 

Re: Update - Philadelphia Zoo to Paoli Transmission Line Project 

County: Chester/Delaware/Montgomery/Philadelphia 

Dear Ms. Welt, 

Thank you for the submission of the Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory (PNDI) Environmental Review 

Receipt Number 610022 for review. PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources screened this project 

for potential impacts to species and resources under DCNR’s responsibility, which includes plants, terrestrial 

invertebrates, natural communities, and geologic features only. 

No Impact Anticipated 

PNDI records indicate species or resources under DCNR’s jurisdiction are located in the vicinity of the project. 

However, based on the information you submitted concerning the nature of the project, the immediate location, and 

our detailed resource information, DCNR has determined that no impact is likely. No further coordination with our 

agency is needed for this project. 

This response represents the most up-to-date review of the PNDI data files and is valid for two years only. If project 

plans change or more information on listed or proposed species becomes available, our determination may be 

reconsidered. For PNDI project updates, please see the PNHP website at www.naturalheritage.state.pa.us for 

guidance. As a reminder, this finding applies to potential impacts under DCNR’s jurisdiction only. Visit the PNHP 

website for directions on contacting the Commonwealth’s other resource agencies for environmental review. 

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Rich Shockey, Ecological Information Specialist, 

by phone (717-772-0263) or via email (c-rshockey@pa.gov). 

Sincerely, 

Greg Podniesinski, Section Chief 

Natural Heritage Section 

 
 Division of Environmental Services

 Natural Diversity Section

450 Robinson Lane

Bellefonte, PA 16823

 814-359-5237

August 25, 2016

IN REPLY REFER TO

SIR# 46544

Michael Baker International

Angela Welt

4431 N. Front Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110

RE: Species Impact Review (SIR) – Rare, Candidate, Threatened and Endangered Species

PNDI Search No.

Philadelphia Zoo to Paoli Transmission Line Project

CHESTER County: - DELAWARE County: - MONTGOMERY County: -

PHILADELPHIA County:

Dear Angela Welt:

This responds to your inquiry about a Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory (PNDI) Internet

Database search “potential conflict” or a threatened and endangered species impact review. These

projects are screened for potential conflicts with rare, candidate, threatened or endangered species under

Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission jurisdiction (fish, reptiles, amphibians, aquatic invertebrates only)

using the Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory (PNDI) database and our own files. These species of

special concern are listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the Wild Resource Conservation

Act, and the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Code (Chapter 75), or the Wildlife Code.

An element occurrence of a rare, candidate, threatened, or endangered species under our

jurisdiction is known from the vicinity of the proposed project. However, given the nature of the proposed

project, the immediate location, or the current status of the nearby element occurrence(s), no adverse

impacts are expected to the species of special concern.

This response represents the most up-to-date summary of the PNDI data and our files and is valid

for two (2) years from the date of this letter. An absence of recorded species information does not

necessarily imply species absence. Our data files and the PNDI system are continuously being updated

with species occurrence information. Should project plans change or additional information on listed or

proposed species become available, this determination may be reconsidered, and consultation shall be reinitiated.
SIR # 46544 Page 2 August 25, 2016

If you have any questions regarding this review, please contact Kathy Gipe at 814-359-5186

and refer to the SIR # 46544. Thank you for your cooperation and attention to this important matter of

species conservation and habitat protection.

Sincerely,

Christopher A. Urban, Chief

Natural Diversity Section

CAU/KDG/dn