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Mitsubishi Electric Qualified as CBTC Supplier by New York City Transit

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Networks, Public transport, Technology, Other Manufacturing, Trucking, Rail, Maritime, Air, Transport, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply chain management, Train protection systems, Communications-based train control, Telematics, L, CBTC, New York City Transit Authority, Transportation in New York state), Signaling of the New York City Subway, Rapid transit, New York City

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has been officially qualified as a supplier of communications-based train control (CBTC) systems by the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys (MTA) New York City Transit (NYCT) after successfully testing and verifying the interoperability of the companys solution with NYCTs existing CBTC systems.

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  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has been officially qualified as a supplier of communications-based train control (CBTC) systems by the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys (MTA) New York City Transit (NYCT) after successfully testing and verifying the interoperability of the companys solution with NYCTs existing CBTC systems.
  • NYCT plans to install CBTC systems on subway lines by collaborating with multiple CBTC suppliers.
  • Mitsubishi Electric is the third CBTC supplier qualified by NYCT to participate in the modernization of the NYCTs signaling system.
  • To be qualified, Mitsubishi Electric had to verify that its solution meets all of NYCTs requirements for functionality and safety.

$110 Million Verdict for Cyclist Paralyzed by Falling Railroad Tie

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York City Transit Authority, Transportation in New York City, Trestle bridge, 42nd Street Shuttle, 9

9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --A cyclist paralyzed by a falling piece of railroad tie received justice today, as a Brooklyn jury awarded him a $110,174,972.38 verdict, nearly three years after the tragic accident.

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  • 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --A cyclist paralyzed by a falling piece of railroad tie received justice today, as a Brooklyn jury awarded him a $110,174,972.38 verdict, nearly three years after the tragic accident.
  • It was a busy two-way street with storefronts, apartments, and an elevated train trestle overhead.
  • The NYCTA had not assigned a worker to the area to warn pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists to stay away.
  • On that day, the NYCTA supervisor had two workers drag a 10-foot railroad tie to the edge of the girder and drop it into a hole.

Astronics Test Systems Awarded Approximately $30 Million Contract to Support Kawasaki Rail Cars, Inc. for New York City Transit New Subway Cars

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Transport, Rail, Public transport, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York City Transit Authority, Transportation in New York City, 42nd Street Shuttle

The contract is valued at approximately $30 million with additional options for a total potential value of approximately $50 million.

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  • The contract is valued at approximately $30 million with additional options for a total potential value of approximately $50 million.
  • The test system will supply post-delivery maintenance support for new generation subway cars being delivered by KRC to the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys New York City Transit (NYCT).
  • We are proud to be part of this large program, providing innovative consolidated test solutions that support mission-critical equipment, commented Peter J. Gundermann, President and CEO of Astronics Corporation.
  • This program is a logical application of our skills and capabilities, leveraging our successful Aerospace and Defense test experiences.