Siemens has been chosen by Mid-Coast Transit Constructors to provide the San Diego Metropolitan Transportation System (SDMTS) with technologies that will automate and power the region’s Mid-Coast Corridor light rail extension project. The 10.9 mile new light rail commuter lines will provide riders with additional access into the city while reducing traffic congestion. The Mid-Coast Corridor line is projected to open in January 2021.
A Siemens overhead catenary system and track-side substations will power the new line while advanced rail automation technologies and signalling systems will ensure safe and efficient operation of the light rail vehicles. The overhead catenary system and substation technologies will convert AC power to DC in order to operate the light rail vehicles as efficiently as possible. In addition, Siemens rail automation technologies will provide SDMTS with insight on vehicle location and operation status in order to safely manage train movement along the expanded system.
“Siemens is thrilled to expand our partnership with MTS and San Diego, a region that has long-benefitted from both our rail infrastructure systems like electrification and automation, but also our Sacramento-built light rail vehicles that have been running for over 35 years,” said Marsha Smith, Country Division Controller, Siemens Mobility.
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