![]() ![]() “We are proud that these locomotives got here on time and in great working condition, and we are excited to work with SEPTA to improve availability so more Philadelphians can get to their destinations safely and on time.” “This locomotive is not only powerful, but also efficient and reliable” said Michael Cahill, president of Siemens Rolling Stock in the U.S. ![]() The engineers cab and amenities on the ACS-64 have been designed with the assistance of the Brotherhood of Engineers Cab Committee. With a wide-body, double-cab design, the locomotive also features an integrated Crash Energy Management System, is equipped with regenerative braking and an onboard Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System control unit including train radio, automatic train control and positive train control. The ACS-64 electric locomotive is equipped with a Fast Brake New York Air Brake System and electronically controlled pneumatic brake system that is suited for push-pull operation without turning. “The addition of these new Siemens ACS-64 locomotives is critical for SEPTA to expand capacity and meet the needs of our riders.” ![]() “SEPTA’s Regional Rail Ridership has grown by more than 50 percent over the last 15 years,” said SEPTA General Manager Jeffrey D. As part of an ongoing effort to increase capacity, the Siemens locomotives will be in service with SEPTA’s existing rail coach cars and eventually will be paired with a new fleet of multi-level coaches that have been ordered from CRRC MA Corp. SEPTA is purchasing a total of 15 ACS-64 electric locomotives from Siemens.īuilt at Siemens’ Sacramento, California rail manufacturing hub, the 15 new ACS-64 electric locomotives will allow SEPTA to expand its fleet while replacing eight aging locomotives, including the last remaining AEM-7 locomotives still running in the country. “These are the types of projects that keep people, goods and services moving and are critical to the growth and economic vitality of the region and the state.” “Without Act 89, long-needed fleet upgrades like this simply would not be possible,” said SEPTA Board Chairman Pasquale T. The new vehicles are designed for improved reliability and increased service availability. The purchase of the new locomotives was made possible by Act 89, Pennsylvania’s comprehensive funding transportation bill. On Wednesday, July 11, 2018, SEPTA executives gathered with Siemens representatives, elected officials, and other dignitaries to celebrate the arrival and inaugural revenue service operation of the new ACS-64 locomotives. The IMC provided additional continuous improvement coaching as well.SEPTA is taking a major step forward in its overall effort to enhance Regional Rail service with the introduction of the Siemens ACS-64 electric locomotives. ORX was able to identify and implement corrective action for nonconformances and successfully pass the AAR audit of their system. IMC and its third party consultant conducted a two-day internal audit of ORX’s quality management system to verify compliance with stated requirements. The Quality Assurance System Evaluation Checklist provided by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) was used to conduct this audit. Afterwards, a written report was prepared with any non-conformances identified and the findings reviewed with the company. The company was able to use the audit process and results to develop an action plan to strengthen their processes and make the entire system more efficient and effective. ORX was required to carry out internal quality audits to verify compliance with the Association of American Railroads, Specification M-1003, and their own current quality assurance practices. IMC, a NIST MEP affiliate, was contacted to perform the audit. IMC contracted with a third-party consultant and former employee who performed previous audits in order to help with the latest one. The tracks for ORX’s success were set by nearly a century of experience, dedication, and innovation which still drives the company today. The roots of ORX are buried deeply in the railroad industry, planted over a century ago by co-founder and president Glenn Brandimarte’s grandfather – an Italian immigrant who found employment quickly on the tracks and dedicated his life to his work.
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