Neutral Host Cellular DAS & WiFi-6 WLAN at Long Island Railroad Pennsylvania Station

Introba provided professional engineering design services for a state-of-the-art WiFi-6 WLAN Commercial Cellular DAS and WiFi-6 System throughout the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York’s Pennsylvania Station LIRR Concourse and Platform areas. As part of the $414 million renovation of Pennsylvania Station’s Long Island Railroad (LIRR) Concourse, the new DAS provides 5G commercial cellular and Wifi-6 enhancing the commuting experience for the 600,000 passengers that utilize LIRR’s 33rd Street corridor and platforms daily.

Project Phases

Phase 1: Construction Document Package (Signed/Stamped Design Drawings and Specifications)
Phase 2: Construction Administration

Phase 1 Design Tasks: Construction Document Package

Developed an integrated coaxial cable distribution system supporting the DAS throughout the venue
Developed a hybrid copper/fiber cable infrastructure to power remotely (via digital electricity) and provide fiber backhaul communications in the same raceway
Identified physical infrastructure including telecommunications rooms, conduits, raceways, and other pathway systems
Developed equipment room/part plan layouts
Developed Rack Elevations and equipment elevation/section views
Developed Block/Riser diagrams
Developed device mounting details
Developed Fiber termination/splice details
Developed electrical design and distribution of telecom rooms to provide power for active DAS/ Wi-Fi equipment
Developed equipment, antenna, and cable schedules
Coordinated and Developed RCPs with base building Architect
Developed MEP/A drawings for the complete fit out of 2000 sq ft DAS POI Head-End Room including Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Alarm, Fire Protection, and Architectural Finishes
Developed Specifications documents