Rail automation technologies: here is why Siemens Rail Automation will upgrade train control systems in New York.
Here we talk about:
- Positive Train Control (PTC) technologies to be installed on MTA Metro-North Railroad and MTA Long Island Rail Road in New York ,
- Improvements that will increase efficiency on 700 miles of track that serve around 80 million passengers per year.
This means clearly, Siemens Rail Automation, in a consortium with
Bombardier Transportation, will upgrade train control systems on the two
largest commuter lines in the U.S. these companies will develop, test and
commission a new Positive Train Control (PTC) system, a technology solution
that helps monitors and control train movement, for the MTA Metro-North
Railroad and MTA Long Island Rail Road
(LIRR) commuter lines.
Connectikpeople can observe that:
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The project will be delivered
in phases on approximately 1100 km (700 miles) of track and 1500 vehicles
across the two railroads,
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Siemens work scope for this project includes
development, modification, design, delivery, provisioning, and supervision of
testing and commissioning of the new Positive Train Control (PTC) carborne
system.
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It also includes modifications
and revision to existing railroads’ wayside signal in order to upgrade and add
ACSES II-related hardware for the two complete PTC systems, one configured for
Metro-North Railroad and one configured for Long Island Rail Road.
The act captured by Connectikpeople mandates widespread installation of PTC
systems by December 2015.
Connectikpeople may recall that, this is the first major signaling contract
for Siemens Rail Automation in the U.S. since its acquisition of Invensys Rail, which expanded the company’s presence in the North American rail
automation market.
For those who unfamiliar, the Siemens
Infrastructure & Cities Sector,
focuses on sustainable technologies for metropolitan areas and their
infrastructures. Its offering includes products, systems and solutions for
intelligent traffic management, rail-bound transportation, smart grids, energy
efficient buildings, and safety and security. http://www.siemens.com/infrastructure-cities.
regaerding the Siemens Mobility and Logistics Division provide solutions to customers to optimize passenger and freight transport. For more information, visit www.usa.siemens.com/mobility.
