Challenges
The advantages of innovative technologies are many, but they can also be a source of obsolescence on your projects. Once customized to your specific needs, your transit vehicles can be challenging to maintain and operate. Qualifying vehicles to your local standards and regulations is, and always will be, a critical yet complex endeavor. Your reputation is on the line; all your assets need to be dependable. Let us help.
Capabilities
Vehicle Design and Engineering
We’ve procured, overhauled, or evaluated more than 30,000 vehicles over the last 70 years, which speaks volumes about our experience, expertise, and reputation in the transit industry. We provide support across the rail car life cycle, from engineering and manufacturing through testing, in-service maintenance, and midlife overhaul. Our team can assist in the procurement, design, and engineering of a variety of vehicles in every mode. Our past experience and success can help you with your future plans and projects. Whatever your needs, we can help.
Maintenance and Operations
Many agencies have trusted us to optimize their maintenance and operations for many decades. We have extensive in-depth knowledge of vehicles and their respective operations. We help maximize your maintenance optimization by continually keeping abreast of upcoming changes to regulations and design, and we can train your employees on best practices.
Zero-Emissions Vehicles and Infrastructure
We are at the forefront of green and clean technology for buses and trains and can expertly help you transition to zero-emissions operations, systems, and vehicles. Our experts start by conducting a thorough analysis of your needs, using our best-in-class simulation software – Energy Modeling for Intelligent Transportation and Simulation (EMITS). They then assist in the planning and procurement, design, and maintenance of every type of vehicle, including battery-electric, hydrogen, alternative fuel, buses, locomotives, and multiple-unit commuter rail.
We also have the experience to help you design charging infrastructure for those vehicles. We’ve been designing transit power substations since 1935 so we have the knowledge and expertise to help you plan and optimize the necessary infrastructure for zero-emissions systems and vehicles.