Invensys Rail is part of successful PATH consortium
01 Feb 2010
A consortium of Invensys Rail, Siemens Mobility and D/A Builders, LLC, will install Automatic Train Control (ATC) utilising advanced Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) technology plus a back-up conventional signalling system on the entire Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) mainline network including all central office, wayside and train borne equipment locations.
Invensys will perform design services and provide a new vital-processor based interlocking system utilising digital track circuits to replace the existing relay based signal system and track circuits. This system will be integrated with the new ATC system provided by Siemens Mobility and installed by D/A Builders, LLC.
Kevin Riddett, President of Invensys Rail in North America, highlighted the importance of the contract to the company, saying: "This is a significant project in the US and is yet another success for our North American operations. We are delighted to be given the opportunity to work on such a high-profile project in one of the world?s most exciting regions."
"Modernizing the PATH rail system has been one of the Port Authority's top priorities in recent years to help bolster our region's economic future,'' said Anthony Coscia, the Port Authority's chairman. "Replacing PATH's century-old signal system with 21st Century technology will enhance passenger safety, boost capacity and improve reliability."
The $321 million ATC/CBTC signal system project, approved by the Board of the Port Authority of NY & NJ in October 2009, will enable PATH to increase system capacity and improve reliability and efficiency; thus, sustaining a high level of service for PATH?s 250,000 daily passengers. In addition, the ATC/CBTC system ensures PATH compliance with new Federal Positive Train Control regulations that take effect December 31, 2015.