A complete solution for the Regional Mass Transit

As gasoline prices continue to float, large regional systems increasingly as an alternative to car commuting daily. But as these systems to improve the application, often in a dilemma more and more often. Much of the best technology available today in Europe and Asia, but most systems are regional public entities, to comply with the "Buy American" mandates to modernize their infrastructure. Fortunately, both requirements are not always require less than an optimal solution. Chicago Metra train is an example. Metra offers 500 kilometers of lines and 230 stations in six districts. As part of a plan to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction, Metra line replaced Aging Alta cars with new cars, with the final stages of the transit of technology worldwide. Cars are a Japanese company Nippon Shary created by Toshiba and engines, but the final players a role of great value is the component of Voith Turbo of York, Pa The disks are assembled and tested in Pennsylvania, with gears, bearings, seals and joints for the transmission from the U.S. suppliers. "These organizations help Nippon satisfy 60% American content for new cars, without a victim, both in terms of quality and technology," said Voith-Sales Engineer Michael Klug. The motors are characterized by an advanced design, helps to prevent oil spills, new vehicles for the environment than replacing them. Are compact and robust, that comfort by increasing the reliability of the machine, and operational efficiencies, reducing maintenance. The first 16 cars were already with Metra Highliner. Voith has a final total of 116 units for the duration of the program. "We hope that such partnerships are likely to inspire many other regional transportation systems in the United States," said Smart. "The marriage of global and local production and services is very difficult to beat."