San Francisco Will Pay $212 Million for Its Train System to Ditch Floppy Disks
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San Francisco's Muni Metro light rail system is upgrading from its floppy disk-based control system. The SFMTA board approved a $212 million contract with Hitachi Rail for a new train control system, part of a larger $700 million overhaul. This includes replacing the loop cable system with Wi-Fi and cellular signals for train tracking. The modernization, addressing concerns about data degradation and outdated technology, is expected to be completed by 2033/2034.
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