Project Management, Nait Lrt Project - 1855 Words

Abstract The purpose of this research paper is to critically analyse the issues of delay in the NAIT LRT project. This project was initiated on September 6, 2015, which was supposed to be in 2014. The key objective of this research paper is to identify steps and activities that must be managed to avoid delays, development problems due to unexpected risks and even monitoring the project. This study will provide a brief analysis of the issues incurred in the failure of NAIT LRT project. This study undertakes the information available on the journal articles, newspaper articles, online material, City of Edmonton website and other news channel websites to explore the history and current position of the project. Keywords: Project†¦show more content†¦It is formally known as the Metro Line. (Objective) The 3.3km division line was planned to run from Churchill Square to NAIT linking MacEwan University, the Royal Alexandra Hospital, the new arena and Kingsway Mall to the main LRT system. It was expected to add 13,200-weekday riders to the city’s LRT network. The objective of this project is to get the line open, subject to it being safe, as described by city manager Simon Farbrother in an interview in Edmonton Journal. The construction and designing of this extended Meto Line were predicted to cost (baseline cost) of $755 million. This cost estimation includes the purchasing property and new LRVs. Sponsors of the NAIT LRT project were the Government of Alberta, the Government of Canada and City of Edmonton. The baseline schedule and milestones of this project are mentioned in the appendix of this paper. Thales Computer –Based Train Control system are responsible for operating the NAIT LRT. While construction on the $665 million (expected cost was $755 million) project was completed on schedule, there have been issues incorporating the new Communication-Based Train Control system with the current LRT signalling system. Mario Peloquin, Vice President, Tha les Rail Signalling Solutions Inc. says he appreciates everyone’s patience as crews work to complete the work. The current signalling system is one of the reasons for the delay of this project. The communication lines include the