The step marks progress toward the company’s long-range goal of eliminating emissions used to power Amtrak’s trains.
The order builds on the previous order of 36, bringing the total number of trains ordered to 45. SacRT’s contract with Siemens is for the purchase of up to 76 new low-floor light rail vehicles.
Taking place Oct. 8 to 11 in Orlando, Fla., this year's installment featured a large attendee base and a focus on vehicles and the latest technologies available to the public transit industry.
Siemens charging stations and infrastructure will be installed at Curiosity Lab leveraging T-Mobile’s 5G network.
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The new low-floor vehicles will provide easier access at every doorway, a spacious seating design, and large windows for better light and views.
The board approval initiates the process of awarding a contract to Siemens for the purchase of 24 S200 railcars, with the option to purchase up to a total of 60 in the future.
The reasoning behind the decision was detailed by MARTA’s Deputy Chief Mechanical Officer Daniel Hecht during a board meeting.
The project marks an expansion of the relationship with Icomera and Amtrak, which began in 2015, as one of the first North American customers to host the industry-leading, mobile connectivity platform on board a moving vehicle.
The Siemens charging infrastructure is supporting new electric bus fleets across North Carolina.
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