See how ingenuity from Siemens keeps cities in motion.

From coast to coast, intelligent transportation systems are helping neighborhoods to thrive and businesses to prosper.

Best of the West As city populations grow, transportation infrastucture must get smarter. We can help.

Siemens installed the 1st regenerative energy storage unit on a Portland light rail line.

Ingenuity for Responsible Growth

From coffee shops in Seattle to the music scene in Portland, the bustle of the metropolis is muted by the majestic backdrop of nature, and is supported by a well-conceived transportation system.

Growth and environmental responsibility are purposefully managed by transportation planners in the region, balancing the need for economic efficiency with the desire to improve quality of life for its citizens.

Siemens helps Portland embrace responsbile growth through

An innovative and strategic partnership that focuses on efficiency and accessiblity
Advanced regenerative braking and storage technology which reduces carbon emissions
Customized light rail design to enhance passenger comfort
Signaling and control technologies for safe operation

Seattle in Sync

Siemens will integrate traffic management systems across Seattle’s urban areas, enhancing real time traffic alert and control. Seattle will also serve as a center of excellence for Siemens intelligent traffic solutions.

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Portland’s Passenger Priority

Transportation is viewed as a public good in Portland, where input on rail car design has resulted in better accessibility and a more comfortable commute. That’s only part of Portland’s successful light rail expansion.

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Ingenious Energy Swap

On the Orange Line, energy is transferred from the braking system to a super capacitor for use by other trains as needed. This innovative system helps Portland save 500,000 kilowatt hours per year.

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Corridors of Opportunity

The Northeast Corridor carries passengers through some of the most historic and economically vital U.S. cities. Serving passengers via a maze of underground metro systems, intercity railways and city thoroughfares is an enormous responsibility for transportation operators - who are focused on providing safe, reliable and efficient commutes on a large scale.

Siemens helps the Northeast Corridor connect its people, culture and commerce through:

· Locomotives made in the USA, that improve reliability for millions of riders

· Regenerative braking systems that save huge amounts of energy

· Positive train control systems for safety and on-time operation

· Communications-based signaling that increases capacity on existing lines

The city that never sleeps, never stops.

By 2040, there will be two million more people living in and around New York City

Positive Train Control will increase efficiency and safety on 700 miles of track that serve 80 million passengers per year

According to the USDOT, Connected Vehicle technology could reduce unimpaired vehicle accidents by 80%

CBTC helps increase ridership on 7th largest metro line in the world

Regenerative braking could save over 3 billion kilowatt hours of energy and $300 million over 20 years

Examples of Our Work Siemens works with transportation companies from all over the world to modernize their infrastructure - above, on and below ground. Each project brings unique engineering challenges that must respond to spatial, logistical, mechanical and informational realities. Our work and partnerships in the Northeastern U.S. are a great privilege and opportunity to use ingenuity, and strengthen infrastructure for millions of people who rely on it to work safely every day.

The Case to Modernize NYC Subway

Regional Planning Association advocates increasing the pace of investment in communications based train control (CBTC)
Carnarsie line experience, along with lessons from cities such as Paris provide strong evidence of efficiency gains
Full system implementation will require station enhancements, fleet upgrades and changes to track segments

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Connected Vehicles for Safer Roads

U.S. Department of Transportation initiative to connect roadside and vehicle sensor data
Potential to create innovation ecosystem that is software and intelligence driven
Siemens roadside equipment and emergency messaging software meet with prevailing standards

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Locomotive Upgrades Boost Economy

Seventy ACS-64 locomotives from Siemens are helping Amtrak upgrade service
Assembled in Sacramento, and made from components that exceed Amtrak's "Buy American" standards
New sensors provide early detection of maintenance requirements