Siemens Breaks Its Own Record for Largest Light Rail Vehicle OrderSalt Lake City Orders 77 S70 LRVs Valued at Over $277M
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens Transportation Systems Inc. (STS) received notice to proceed from Salt Lake City's Utah Transit Authority (UTA) to build and deliver 77 S70 light rail vehicles over a four-year period. The $277M contract surpasses the order volume from Siemens' most recent win in Denver for 55 light rail vehicles. This is UTA's fourth order with Siemens, bringing the total number of Siemens vehicles for Salt Lake City to 117. "Utah is the fifth fastest growing state in the U.S. and the expansion of our rail system brings us closer to creating a more sustainable and less congested metro area for us and the next generation," said John Inglish, UTA General Manager. The UTA chose the S70 model similar to those operating in San Diego, CA and Charlotte, NC but their version will be a shorter vehicle at 81.37 ft.-long. This modification will enable UTA to maximize the use of their passenger platforms and operate 4-car train consists. UTA's FrontLines ambitious rail expansion to build 70 miles of rail in seven years includes four new light rail lines, and vehicles will be delivered in time for the start of revenue service on each line. All vehicles are scheduled to be ready for service by 2012 and the new contract includes an option for up to an additional 180 cars. "Winning the Salt Lake City UTA contract demonstrates the confidence our customers have in Siemens and our products well into the future and further enables us to reinforce our long-term commitment to the riding public," said Oliver Hauck, president and CEO of Siemens Transportation Systems Inc. Siemens light rail manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA, will build the S70 low floor vehicles from start to finish. Contrary to recent economic trends, which have manufacturing jobs on the decline, the Sacramento STS facility workforce has steadily grown by 30 percent since completing its car shell manufacturing expansion two years ago. About Siemens Transportation Systems Inc. (U.S.) Siemens Transportation Systems Inc. (STSI), headquartered in Sacramento, CA, is the number one manufacturer of light rail vehicles in North America having sold more than 1,000 light rail vehicles over the past 20 years. STS supplies rail vehicles, systems and services to public transit agencies and Class 1 Railroads to help move people and goods efficiently and timely. As a leader in delivering complete mobility solutions, STS also offers innovative rail technologies like energy storage management systems that can help cut greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 175 tons annually. Its product portfolio includes traction electrification, propulsion systems, rail automation, rolling stock and integrated services for light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail and locomotives. For more information, please visit: www.mobility.siemens.com/usa . About Siemens Siemens AG is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, and operates in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors. For more than 160 years, Siemens has built a reputation for leading-edge innovation and the quality of its products, services and solutions. With nearly 400,000 employees in 190 countries, Siemens reported worldwide sales of $96.6 billion in fiscal 2007. With its U.S. corporate headquarters in New York City, Siemens in the USA reported sales of $19.8 billion and employs approximately 70,000 people throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. For more information on Siemens in the United States, visit www.usa.siemens.com .
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