All Aboard Florida has selected Siemens as the full maintenance provider for its passenger-rail trainsets connecting Orlando and Miami, starting in 2017. Under a 30-year contract agreement, Siemens will maintain and service all aspects of All Aboard Florida’s passenger-rail vehicles, including inspections, corrective and preventative maintenance, and provisioning of parts and labor.
All maintenance-and-service operations will be housed at a new facility located south of Orlando International Airport and a new smaller complex to be built in West Palm Beach, creating full-time employment for approximately 70 Siemens and 40 All Aboard Florida employees. As previously announced, Siemens is also building trainsets for the project.
"We are committed to making it easier for Orlando residents to get around and All Aboard Florida will enhance our transportation infrastructure," said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. "We are pleased that Siemens has been selected to maintain and service the All Aboard Florida trains as it will create jobs for Orlando residents at a new facility near the Orlando International Airport."
“Siemens is extremely proud to expand our relationship with All Aboard Florida as a key technology and service partner for this important passenger-rail project,” said Chris Maynard, vice president of customer services for Siemens Mobility. “Service is an essential component to ensure that rail lines run efficiently, on time and safely for passengers and operators. By combining our globally-inspired, modern service methodology and experience with our own technology, we are confident that the All Aboard Florida service will be among the best in the nation.”
“Siemens shares All Aboard Florida’s commitment to meeting the highest standards of trainset safety and reliability in the industry,” said Mike Reininger, president of All Aboard Florida. “We are pleased that, in working closely with Siemens on state-of-the-art train design and engineering, our partnership with the company has grown even stronger.”
