Transport by rail is changing. With advancement in locomotive technologies, railroad agencies are providing a more sustainable, safer and reliable way to transport people and goods. In Oceanside, California, EXP assisted the North County Transit – San Diego Railroad (NCTD) with the procurement of four new Siemens Charger locomotives.
The new diesel-electric locomotives enhance reliability, safety and passenger transit accessibility and reduce emissions. These new locomotives are now in revenue-service passenger trains, transporting approximately 2,400 people per day. In partnership with STV, EXP continues to support the project by helping to manage the warranty period.
In the procurement process, EXP provided the plan and oversight for testing and commissioning necessary for revenue service. The locomotives procured are high-performance diesel-electric locomotives with Tier 4 reduced emissions. Tier 4 locomotives meet high air quality standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency and have a 90% reduction in emissions compared to Tier 0 locomotives.
EXP contributed to the Quality Plan, Communications Plan and Risk Management Plan to ensure smooth implementation of the locomotives.
“The procurement of these locomotives is a big step for NCTD in its goal of providing green transportation. We have built a strong expertise and grown significantly in the rail and transit industry. We look forward to working with more transportation agencies to advance their rail operations,” said EXP Senior Project Manager, Rail Stephen Peck.
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