Meeting_Body
OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
JANUARY 15, 2026
Subject
SUBJECT: P2000, P2550 LIGHT RAIL VEHICLE and HR4000 HEAVY RAIL VEHICLE INTEGRATED DATA AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (IDCS)
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
EXECUTE Contract Modification No. 6, to Contract No. TS83056-2000, a firm fixed fee contract with Siemens Mobility, Inc. to exercise Options 2, 3 & 4 for installation and commissioning of the Integrated Data and Communication System (IDCS) on P2000, P2550 Light Rail Vehicles, and HR4000 Heavy Rail Vehicles, increasing the Not-To-Exceed (NTE) amount by $15,608,842 from $23,319,884 to $38,928,726. This action does not change the Board-approved Life-of-Project (LOP) for this project of $44,436,129.
Issue
ISSUE
The IDCS will provide real-time access to information and video on the train, reducing operations and maintenance response and diagnostics time. Further, the IDCS will improve real-time arrival predictions by tracking the vehicle location using the Global Positioning System (GPS) and calculating the vehicle location when GPS is unavailable, such as in tunnels. The system will also allow for more automatic retrieval of historical maintenance data and CCTV video. In addition, the IDCS provides live viewing of the CCTV system, enabling security personnel to respond faster to incidents. Finally, this System will employ the latest cybersecurity technology to prevent disruption from external and internal threats while providing our passengers with Wi-Fi access.
Background
BACKGROUND
Option 2 (P2000 Light Rail Vehicles), Option 3 (P2550 Light Rail Vehicles), and Option 4 (HR4000 Heavy Rail Vehicles) are the last three of four Options under this Contract. The project was initially divided into Options for each fleet type to facilitate phased budgeting and implementation. The sequence of the Options was determined based on multiple factors. The A650 was selected as the Base Contract because it was considered a higher priority due to the need for improved location tracking in the tunnels. The P3010 was selected as the first option because it is the largest and fully available fleet. The P2000 and P2550 were selected as Option 2 and Option 3, respectively, because they are undergoing modernization. The HR4000 was selected as Option 4 because the vehicles are still in production and acceptance stages. Fifteen of the seventeen milestones have been completed for the A650 base contract. Production for the A650 base contract was completed in March 2025, except for 7 married pairs that are currently undergoing refurbishment/modernization. Production for the P3010 Option 1 is complete, with 235 of 235 cars complete. The base and Option 1 contracts account for over 60% of the fleet and have been executed without issue. Due to the success and performance of the IDCS and Contractor on the base and Option 1 contracts, the Project recommends exercising the three remaining options at one time to more efficiently complete the project.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Metro is seeking to acquire the IDCS to provide rail connectivity and real-time access to information on the train, which will reduce operations, maintenance, and security response and diagnostics time through the following:
• Train arrival prediction information
• Maintenance response times to vehicle health monitoring
• Security and safety response times, as well as evidence collection
The IDCS is comprised of the physical device onboard (e.g., hardware) and the data management system (e.g., software). The onboard device will monitor the train’s equipment to retrieve and store data on the Contractor’s cloud-based server, but will not be able to control any other onboard system.
The IDCS will improve real-time arrival predictions by tracking the vehicle locations using the Global Positioning System (GPS) and calculating the vehicle locations when GPS is unavailable (e.g., tunnels). Additionally, the IDCS will enable remote, live viewing of the CCTV system, enabling security personnel to respond more quickly to incidents. The IDCS data will also be accessible via a secure web portal interface.
Lastly, the IDCS will employ the latest cybersecurity technology to prevent disruption from external and internal threats while providing our passengers with Wi-Fi. Metro trains do not currently have free public Wi-Fi, and having this access is an amenity that many customers expect whenever they occupy a building or vehicle.
Due to the successful implementation, testing, and results on the A650 Base Contract and P3010 Option 1, the IDCS Project team is confident in proceeding with options 2, 3, & 4 on the P2000, P2550 & HR4000 fleet.
Determination_Of_Safety_Impact
DETERMINATION OF SAFETY IMPACT
The approval of exercising Options 2,3 & 4 to the Contract for the P2000, P2550 & HR4000 fleet will enhance system safety, service quality, system reliability, maintainability, and overall customer satisfaction. The IDCS project will permit Metro to embrace technological enhancements to improve maintenance capabilities, train arrival prediction algorithms, and provide access to real-time CCTV video.
Financial_Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The LOP for project 214004 includes funds for the IDCS equipment/installation, software services for one year, spare parts, workforce labor, and contingency reserves, totaling $44,436,129. Currently, $4,500,000 is budgeted in the FY26 budget in Cost Center 3940 under CP-214004, IDCS project. Since this is a multi-year contract, the cost center manager will be responsible for dispersing the cost for subsequent years.
Impact to Budget
The current source of funds for this action is TDA Article 4. This funding is eligible for Capital and Operating Projects. Staff is also pursuing additional Federal, State, and Local funding sources as they become available.
Equity_Platform
EQUITY PLATFORM
This procurement maintains the availability of all the Rail Fleets in LA Metro, including those servicing Equity Focus Communities. Approval of Options 2,3 & 4 for the P2000, P2550 & HR4000 fleet ensures that all customers on Metro’s light rail lines and heavy rail lines can access up-to-date technology. Additionally, this procurement supports Metro’s revised Code of Conduct, a Bias-Free Policing Policy, and a Public Safety Analytics Policy by providing enhanced access to vehicle CCTV systems.
Vehicle_Miles_Traveled _Outcome
VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED OUTCOME
VMT and VMT per capita in Los Angeles County are lower than national averages, the lowest in the SCAG region, and on the lower end of VMT per capita statewide, with these declining VMT trends due in part to Metro’s significant investment in rail and bus transit.* Metro’s Board-adopted VMT reduction targets align with California’s statewide climate goals, including achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. To ensure continued progress, all Board items are assessed for their potential impact on VMT.
As part of these ongoing efforts, this item is expected to contribute to further reductions in VMT. This item supports Metro’s systemwide strategy to reduce VMT through these rail vehicle equipment purchase activities that will improve rail safety, reliability, and customer experience, further encouraging transit ridership. Metro’s Board-adopted VMT reduction targets were designed to build on the success of existing investments, and this item aligns with those objectives.
*Based on population estimates from the United States Census and VMT estimates from Caltrans’ Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) data between 2001-2019.
Implementation_of_Strategic_Plan_Goals
IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
The recommendation supports Metro’s Strategic Plan Goal 5) Provide responsive, accountable, and trustworthy governance within the Metro organization. The completion and rollout of the IDCS project will provide state-of-the-art assets that will provide train location, passenger WIFI, real-time CCTV viewing, and vehicle health monitoring for all Metro trains.
Alternatives_Considered
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
Staff considered using in-house Metro resources to perform this work. This approach is not recommended as Metro does not have sufficient resources and subject matter experts available to perform this work.
The Board may choose not to authorize the Options award for this project; however, this alternative is not recommended by Metro staff because this IDCS project is new to all the rail fleets in Metro. Delay in exercising the Options will cause a delay in providing these improved services to the remaining Metro rail fleets.
Next_Steps
NEXT STEPS
Upon Board approval, the Integrated Data and Communication System (IDCS) Options 2,3, & 4 for the P2000, P2550 LRV Fleet and HR4000 HRV Fleet will move forward.
Attachments
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Procurement Summary
Attachment B - Contract Modification Log
Attachment C - DEOD Summary
Prepared_by
Prepared by: Chandrani Kahanda, Senior Engineer, Transit Vehicle Engineering (213)-617 6221
Aaron Disman, Senior Director, Transit Vehicle Engineering (213) 617-6280
Bob Spadafora, Senior Executive Officer, Rail Fleet Services (213) 922-3144
Nick Madanat, Deputy Executive Officer, Transit Vehicle Engineering, (213) 617.6281
Matt Dake, Deputy Chief Operations Officer, (213) 922-4061
Debra Avila, Deputy Chief, Vendor/Contract Management Officer, (213) 418-3051
Reviewed_by
Reviewed by: Conan Cheung, Chief Operations Officer, (213) 418-3034
