Electronic Security Systems for Amtrak
Enhancing the Safety of Travelers with Upgraded Security
Amtrak is the United States intercity passenger rail operator. Amtrak connects America in safer, greener and healthier ways. With 21,000 route miles in 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian provinces, Amtrak operates more than 300 trains each day-at speeds up to 150 mph-to more than 500 destinations.
Amtrak is part of the nation’s ground-based transportation system, interconnected at thousands of points across 21,000 route miles. Unlike the airlines, with single points of staffed access, rail systems have multiple points of access. Like most rail systems worldwide, Amtrak shares facilities with commuter rail operations and city transit systems handling millions of daily passengers at hundreds of stations. Therefore, safety and security is the highest priority.
G4S Technology (formerly Adesta) has entered into multiple contracts with Jacobs Engineering to design, build and maintain electronic security systems for Amtrak: America’s leading intercity passenger rail operator.
The projects totaling $25.5M will take place in select locations and are scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2011. With an average of over 78,000 passengers riding over 300 trains per day nationwide, Amtrak terminals are constantly congested with commuters. G4S Technology has maintained an aggressive deployment schedule working around the busiest track times, while adhering to strict safety regulations.
“G4S Technology is honored to be a part of upgrading security for Amtrak, a company with an impressive footprint and reputation.” said Bob Sommerfeld, President of G4S Technology. “Our proven experience maintaining vigorous deployment schedules without affecting commuter flow and operations, along with our dedication to safety and security helps Amtrak operate normally during implementation; securing their passengers today while leaving room for future technology growth.”
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