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http://bera.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-bera-applauds-local-manufacturer-siemens-usa-in-win-for-a-multi Rep. Bera applauds local manufacturer, Siemens USA, in win for a multi-state contract to build new locomotives, creating jobs in Sacramento 2013-12-23 2013 2013-12 Democrat House CA Ami Bera B001287 bera.house.gov     legacy Sacramento – The Siemens USA's facility in Sacramento has won a contract from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to build and assemble approximately 35 new electronic locomotives for several Midwestern and West Coast states, the company announced Friday. The high-performance, 125 mile per hour, diesel-electric locomotives will be built using funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. visited Siemens in July during the Congress at your Company tour and advocated for the project with the U.S. Department of Transportation. “This is a huge win for Sacramento County and exactly the kind of project that both creates jobs, and improves our infrastructure safety for the American people," said Bera. "It will bring jobs to our region, and help spur our local economy. As we continue to rebuild an economy that works for middle class families, we must work to attract high-tech jobs to the region,  improve our infrastructure, and invest in education that prepares our children for the jobs of the 21st century economy." Michael Cahill, president of Siemens Rail Systems in the U.S., said "We are extremely proud to have been selected as a rolling stock partner to help bring the next era of passenger rail service to Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, California and Washington State. Leveraging Siemens’ proven rail expertise and technology, we look forward to building the most energy-efficient, advanced technology, diesel-electric locomotives in North America at our solar-powered transportation manufacturing facility in Sacramento, California.” Siemens Rail Systems is bringing one of the most modern and efficient passenger rail, diesel electric locomotives in the world to the U.S. marketplace.  Cummins' QSK95 diesel engines will be used in Siemens' diesel electric locomotives in the U.S., resulting in one of the most energy-efficient, lightweight, smart, diesel electric locomotives available today in North America. Leveraging Siemens proven rail technology, these locomotives will be designed and built specifically for today's new train passenger, providing a smoother, more reliable and more energy-efficient riding experience.  The state-of-the-art locomotives will also deploy a new engine after treatment system that will deliver a cleaner ride with better air quality and reduced emission rates.  Importantly, these smarter, lighter trains are being developed with passenger and crew safety top-of-mind. Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. represents Sacramento County. Born and raised in California, Bera is a physician and the only Indian American currently serving in Congress. He’s fighting to rebuild an economy that works for middle class families and to reduce our country’s debt in a responsible way. One of Bera’s first acts in Congress was to help lead the effort to pass the No Budget No Pay Act, which says if members of Congress don’t pass a budget, they don’t get paid. As a co-chair of No Labels' Problem Solvers, he’s working with people from both parties to find bipartisan solutions to our nation’s challenges. He and his wife Janine live in Elk Grove with their daughter Sydra. For more updates on Rep. Bera follow @RepBera on Twitter, like Congressman Bera on Facebook, or visit https://www.bera.house.gov. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z