CONFIDENCE MOVES THE WORLD

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1 CONFIDENCE MOVES THE WORLD

2 OVERVIEW SYSTRA OVERVIEW SYSTRA is a specialist in planning, engineering, design, program management, and construction management for transportation systems and associated facilities. With approximately 3,800 employees, SYSTRA benefits from more than 50 years of international experience and more than 25 years of North American experience. Many of our professionals have acquired their knowledge as employees of operating railroads, where minimizing operational impacts is the highest priority. SYSTRA s planners, designers, and engineers are seasoned experts in rail transit and bus system operations. This allows us to establish and tailor systems that meet operational needs while ensuring the long-term reliability and maintainability necessary for optimal system performance. SYSTRA s reputation for quality and client attention, combined with its access to international resources and expertise makes us the premier provider of public and rail transportation solutions. As a planning and full service engineering consultancy, SYSTRA leads the way in new transit and rail technology, while consistently delivering innovative and tailored services and products based on our clients specific needs. The SYSTRA Group is proud to be the number one international design firm in mass transit and rail, according to the Engineering News Record (ENR) ranking. SYSTRA offers expert services for the following modes of transportation: Light Rail/Streetcar High Speed Rail Commuter Rail Intercity Passenger Rail Freight Bus/BRT Subway/Metro Automated Guideway Transit

3 OVERVIEW SYSTRA EXPERTISE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING Signals & Train Control Communications Security Systems TRACTION POWER & ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Planning & Analytical Studies Substation & Power Distribution Design Overhead Contact Systems (OCS) INFRASTRUCTURE Architecture Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Track and Right-of-Way OPERATIONS ANALYSIS & SIMULATIONS Operating Plan Development & Optimization Capacity Improvements Simulation-Based Design Tools Rolling Stock Performance PLANNING Alternatives Analysis & Environmental Studies Feasibility Studies & Extensions Service & Operations Planning Strategic Business & Master Planning Urban Design & Station Development CONSTRUCTION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT Resident Engineering Value Engineering Construction Inspection Change Order Processing Constructability Review Design Review Project Controls SYSTRA New York, NY Phone: Fax: SYSTRA Overview

4 PLANNING SYSTRA Planning Specializations: Environmental Studies (NEPA, SEQR, CEQR) Alternatives Analysis Feasibility Studies & Extensions Service & Operations Planning Master Planning Urban Design & Station Development Public Outreach & Engagement Historic Preservation P L A N N I N G SYSTRA s expert planners take a holistic approach to each planning project using a wide array of premier resources. From transportation and environmental planning to alternatives analyses and environmental impact statements, SYSTRA creates opportunities and provides solutions for clients to develop transit solutions throughout North America. Our dedicated planning staff relies on a multidisciplinary approach and an analytical perspective to deliver sustainable transit solutions that maximize social and economic value while reducing environmental impacts. Our planners work seamlessly with SYSTRA s other disciplines, including infrastructure and operations/simulations to add value to any project. Whether a project s scope requires architectural services or operational timetables, SYSTRA planners augment these efforts by focusing on objectives, thorough analysis and interpretation of data. These efforts provide a clear picture of system/facility usage, while developing subsequent recommendations that meet client objectives. SYSTRA s dynamic planning team has worked with a wide variety of agencies, stakeholders, and transportation modes throughout North America with additional technical resources from our European partners. Our planners draw on this breadth of experience to provide unparalleled insights into community/agency needs as well as strategies for optimal efficiency.

5 OPERATIONS ANALYSIS & SIMULATIONS OPERATIONS ANALYSIS & SIMULATIONS SYSTRA is a leader in the application of rail operations simulation for planning and engineering challenges. Our operations analysts perform a wide range of ridership, capacity, travel time improvement, passenger flow, and electrical network analyses using the company s proprietary RAILSIM Simulation Software Suite. Operations analysis capabilities at SYSTRA run the gamut from conceptual sketch planning of physical improvements to comprehensive Major Investment Studies and Alternatives Analysis to detailed engineering. Unique in the field of operations analysis, SYSTRA s analytical tools have the capability of seamlessly moving from planning to final design and biddable documents using the same software packages. SYSTRA s operations analysts have extensive experience with detailed engineering design and construction staging efforts. Our powerful software interactively facilitates the design and optimization processes for wayside, ATC/ATO train control, and railroad ATC layouts, and provides direct interface to the AutoCAD and Microstation CAD systems used by the SYSTRA signaling and train control group. SYSTRA s professionals have performed rail simulation and operations analyses for many of the major commuter rail and freight operators in North America, including Amtrak, CSX, Georgia DOT, MBTA, Metra, Metro-North Railroad (MNR), NJ TRANSIT, Norfolk Southern, and SEPTA. Our Operations Analysts offer a wide range of transportation analysis and software development services, including: Service Planning Timetable/Operating Plan Development Run Time Projections Evaluation of Alternative Motive Power/Rolling Stock GIS Development & Rail Physical Plant Inventories GPS Data Collection & GIS Database Integration Simulation Based Design Tools Software, Performance Analysis & Procurement Customized Analytical Software Development Railroad Grade Crossing Congestion Analysis/Evaluation Rail System Power Consumption Studies Power Requirement Analysis Rail Freight Operations Economic Feasibility Studies Capacity Improvements Real-Time Monitoring & Control System Software Development (RTU & SCADA Interfaces)

6 PROGRAM & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SYSTRA has been providing construction management and program management services for a multitude of clients within the transportation industry. We have worked on every major transit system in North America as well as several prominent systems abroad. SYSTRA has been instrumental in successfully delivering some of the world s leading public and freight transport systems throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We pride ourselves on our long standing relationships with major transit agencies and construction contractors around the world, and the support we have provided in helping them successfully deliver their strategic visions and objectives. Our projects range in size from station rehabilitations to multimillion dollar transportation capital improvement programs that encompass multiple sites and assignments. These include high-speed rail, light rail, freight railways, multi-modal bus, transit and security facilities, maintenance yards, railroad bridges, elevated guide-way structures, cut-and-cover tunnels, rail traction power and overhead catenary systems, track, signals and communications, and support structures. SYSTRA s mission is to provide quality, professional service through a staff of dedicated and experienced employees committed to state-of-the-art procedures and programs. This begins with fostering an atmosphere of trust and support for our clients beginning at project inception and continuing through project completion. Our comprehensive construction management services include: Pre-Construction Services Resident Engineering Constructability Review Construction Inspection Value Engineering Community Relations & Public Outreach Utility & Agency Coordination Project Staff Training Contract Administration Claims Avoidance, Assistance & Analysis Traffic Controls Progress Payments Safety Plans & Controls Procurement Administration & Controls Project Controls Design Review Systems Testing & Integration Data Management Project Progress Reporting Project Commissioning & Acceptance Quality Assurance & Quality Control SSI Document Controls

7 INFRASTRUCTURE INFRASTRUCTURE From station design to trackwork, SYSTRA s Infrastructure Group provides a wide variety of integrated expert services. Our architects and engineers are industry leaders with an unparalleled depth of experience with conventional commuter rail, light rail, freight rail, and high-speed rail systems. We offer clients a dynamic approach to any project s design and implementation through our unique ability to draw on multidisciplinary resources. Each of our infrastructure disciplines work in tandem to seamlessly integrate complete design solutions that exceed client expectations. IndUSTRIAl Engineering SYSTRA s Industrial Engineers are experts in design and construction of maintenance facilities for rail, bus, and other heavy vehicle facilities. Our staff has extensive experience with space planning as well as the development of functional requirements to meet particular vehicle and client needs. SYSTRA is intimately familiar with all specialized lifting and machine tools used in rail maintenance facilities, including infloor and portable car lifting systems and wheel truing machines. MEChanical Engineering SYSTRA s Mechanical Engineers are well versed in the design of HVAC, utility piping, plumbing, and fire protection systems for offices, maintenance shops and locomotive facilities as well as rail tunnels, passenger stations, and bus repair depots. Our mechanical engineers use the latest design software to provide state-of-the-art solutions for any project. Civil Engineering SYSTRA s Civil Engineering Group provides a variety of services in support of rail and bus facilities, and works closely with all inhouse disciplines. Group tasks typically include flood proofing/ mitigation, stormwater design, compliance with water quality regulations, permitting, utility service accommodations, roadwayvehicular access, parking layout, and all other appurtenant tasks to support project goals. ARChITECTURE SYSTRA s Architectural Group provides complete design services, and brings in-depth knowledge of all phases of architectural design from space programming to construction management. SYSTRA architects work closely with all of our engineering disciplines to ensure efficient execution of project goals. Structural Engineering SYSTRA s Structural Engineers provide complete design and inspection services for a variety of rail facilities. These include rail stations, foundations, central instrument location (CIL) buildings, and bridges with commuter, freight, and high speed rail capacity. Track and Right-of-Way SYSTRA s Track Engineers have extensive experience in concept development, final design, construction support, and designbuild services. Our team can support challenging configurations of alignment and special trackwork integration as well as yards and complex shop facilities.

8 TRACTION POWER & ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TRACTION POWER & ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS From high-voltage switchgear and substations, to frequency converters, rectifiers, and distribution equipment, the electric traction power system is a critical element of every rail transportation system. A well-designed traction power system reduces installation costs, increases system performance/ reliability, and can significantly reduce annual maintenance and system operating costs. SYSTRA s Traction Power and Electrical Systems group has successfully modeled, analyzed, designed, tested, and provided construction support services for many types of traction power systems, including 60 Hz autotransformer systems, 25 Hz single-phase systems, and 750 V dc systems. Our traction power team includes licensed professional engineers and design professionals from the railroad and utility industries. Our practical design knowledge and hands-on experience allow us to uniquely develop solutions for every project. SYSTRA s engineers use the latest software programs such as RAILSIM, PSS/E, EMTP-RV, and SKM Power Tools to simulate, plan, design, and optimize traction power and electrical systems. SYSTRA offers capabilities in simulations and analytical studies, electrical testing, substation and power distribution design, and overhead contact systems (OCS). SUBSTATION AND POWER DISTRIBUTION DESIGN SYSTRA has extensive experience with substation layouts, equipment, and methods to minimize their impact on surrounding communities. Projects have ranged from 750 V dc to 230 kv ac systems. SYSTRA also offers complete architectural, civil, structural, environmental, and MEP design capabilities to support the design, siting, permitting, and construction process for traction power and passenger substations. Typical studies prepared by SYSTRA s electrical engineers include: Traction Power System ac/dc Voltage Drop & Load Flow Simulations System-wide Energy Usage & Capacity Studies Short-Circuit Availability & Arc-Flash Analysis Protective Relaying Coordination Harmonic Analysis Transient Voltage Recovery (TRV) & Transient Stability Studies Ground Grid, Stray Current Mitigation & Lightning/ Shielding/Surge Protection Studies Auxiliary Distribution System Sizing & Lighting Calculations SIMULATIONS AND ANALYTICAL STUDIES Using state-of-the-art computer software, SYSTRA can model and simulate traction power systems, building distribution systems, and other types of specialized electrical networks. SYSTRA, the developer of RAILSIM X, uses the software to model train characteristics and the electrical systems that support their operation in both normal and contingency conditions. SYSTRA also specializes in preparing protective relaying studies. OVERHEAD CONTACT SYSTEMS (OCS) Our engineers are experts in the design and construction oversight of all types of OCS used for electrified transportation systems. Designs range from simple single-wire trolley systems to three-wire compound catenary systems for both fixed termination and autotensioned configurations.

9 SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SYSTRA is a pioneer in the application of systems engineering (SE) practices in the rail transportation industry. Our Systems Team is comprised of dedicated industry leaders in the introduction and application of SE tools, processes, and practices to all project life-cycle phases. SYSTRA has developed and refined a comprehensive, documented, and repeatable SE methodology that is consistent with the international standard ISO/IEC 15288:2008(E), SE System Life Cycle Processes, the latest industry standard IEEE Std , IEEE Standard for Application and Management of the SE Process, and the International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE) recommended practices. To develop complex systems, SYSTRA melds diverse technical disciplines. Our engineers apply their knowledge and direct experience with the latest industry system assurance specifications and technologies. SYSTRA team members have been part of the development of pertinent industry standards, and are experts in implementing 49CFR236 Subpart H and Subpart I guidelines. Our experience includes assessment of levels of safety, availability, and reliability achieved in safety critical systems. Additionally, in compliance with the Rail Safety Act and Positive Train Control (PTC) Regulations, we support railroad implementation of PTC systems and Communications- Based Train Control (CBTC). SYSTRA understands that the most important responsibility in developing any system is to fully and completely understand customer needs, and ensure system requirements meet those needs. Our process requires close coordination with clients to define and refine the required functionality and system boundaries early in the acquisition cycle. SYSTRA s SE capabilities have been successfully applied to both front end SYSTRA s systems engineering discipline encompasses the following practices: Concept of Operations Requirements Engineering Systems Integration & Interface Management System Assurance including Reliability, Availability, Maintainability & Safety System Safety Certification & Independent Safety Assessor Verification & Validation Testing & Commissioning Human Factors Communication Systems and construction phases of systems acquisition. Our SE process is an iterative, top down approach that closely correlates to the six life-cycle stages defined under ISO/IEC Following initial definition, our SE team breaks down those needs into a set of functions and system requirements. Using an analysis of clients existing technology, staffing, budget, operations, environmental factors, and other areas of impact, our team documents options and subsequent significant decisions. Our systems integration and interface management activities ensure that all systems work interdependently and meet relevant standards, constraints, and design criteria. Using our systems integration management methodology, we track and mitigate issues that affect seamless operation across different elements starting with preliminary engineering and ending at the commissioning stage.