G4S Technology wins $13.6 million project from Metrolink

G4S Technology LLC, a systems integrator and project management company for communication networks and electronic security systems, has been selected by Metrolink to install and integrate an updated, enhanced communications network, electronic equipment and microwave towers to support train control, station services and business applications. The $13.6M project began in February and is projected to be completed within eighteen months. G4S Technology will perform the work within a 40-mile geographic area throughout Orange County, Calif. There are nine passenger stations, 21 wayside locations and two endpoints involved. G4S Technology will install a new fiber-optic backbone, communications shelters, electronic communications equipment and new microwave towers within this geographic area. They will also integrate and ensure communications back to Metrolink's Operations Center. Once completed, the expansion will increase passenger service within Orange County from 64 trains per day to approximately 80 trains per day. The new fiber backbone will integrate the train control data, and be available to support additional services such as CCTV, ticket vending machines, public address, variable message signs, voice radio and some elements of Positive Train Control. Bob Sommerfeld, president of G4S Technology said, "We are happy to be able to help them expand on their concept of improving the passenger travel experience with the enhanced technology these upgrades will provide. We are also happy to help the state of California further their preservation of the environment."