Siemens
Siemens announced May 4 that it has reached $1 billion in domestic manufacturing investments to support American industry, infrastructure and transportation over the past five years.
These projects, coming online throughout 2026 and spanning industries and communities across the U.S., “strengthen domestic manufacturing for local demand, bolster American supply chains and create well-paying manufacturing jobs,” Siemens noted.
Siemens’ expanding footprint supports key growth markets including data centers and AI factories, healthcare, passenger rail, semiconductors and utilities, among others. Key investments include:
- Electrical equipment manufacturing in North and South Carolina: Siemens invested $165 million to expand two existing Siemens facilities and introduce three new sites across the Carolinas to support America’s rapidly accelerating AI and data center markets.
- Data Center infrastructure manufacturing in Fort Worth, Texas: $190 million invested in a new 500,000-square-foot facility to scale American production of critical electrical infrastructure, such as low-voltage switchboards.
- New passenger rail manufacturing hub in Lexington, North Carolina: The $220 million greenfield manufacturing facility is building passenger rail coaches for the U.S.
- Expanded electrical infrastructure manufacturing in Pomona, California: The $95 million investment in both a new greenfield manufacturing site and existing facility upgrades create a combined 146,000-square-foot campus for vital low-voltage electrical equipment production.
Together, these investments are expected to introduce a total of more than 2,200 jobs by 2028, according to Siemens. The new roles span jobs in advanced manufacturing, skilled trades, engineering and logistics, among others, and contribute to long-term workforce and economic development in communities across the country.
“Siemens has been helping to build and support America’s industrial backbone as long as we’ve been a company, more than 175 years,” said Ann Fairchild, president and CEO of Siemens USA. “These investments—and those we anticipate in the years ahead—reflect our commitment to serving U.S. customers, the continued growth we see in the U.S. market, and our pride in supporting a strong, innovative domestic manufacturing base that is essential to America’s long-term competitiveness and resilience.”
Bohr Electronics
Bohr Electronics, a manufacturer of onboard electronic systems and components for the rail industry, on April 28 announced the introduction of its Bohr-built locomotive speed indicator.
The device is engineered to produce “precise, real-time speed indication in demanding freight and passenger rail operating environments,” according to the company. The speed indicator processes axle-derived speed signals to provide an accurate, stable speed display. The unit is designed to be a drop-in replacement for a popular digital speed indicator in the market and supports reliable operation across a wide range of locomotive platforms and environmental conditions.
As a standalone device, the Bohr speed indicator is designed to be compatible with existing 20- and 60-pole passive axle generator inputs, “enabling straightforward integration across mixed locomotive fleets.”
“Rail operators need solutions that perform reliably within the systems they already have in place,” said Dillon Steen, Engineering Manager of Bohr Electronics. “Our speed indicator is designed to integrate cleanly into existing platforms while also supporting a more comprehensive onboard system approach.”
Beyond standalone deployment, the Bohr speed indicator works within a complete Bohr-engineered onboard speed and data system. The integrated solution includes the Bohr-built speed indicator, axle generator, and custom Bohr-manufactured speed-signal harnesses, along with onboard event recording via Bohr’s Locomotive Event and Alarm Monitor (LEAM) and crash-hardened memory module (CHMM). Together, these components provide a coordinated architecture for speed indication, signal reliability, and onboard data capture.
Burns Engineering
Burns Engineering, Inc. (Burns) on May 5 announced the acquisition of PRE, a California‑based rail and light rail signaling design and engineering firm.
Founded in 1994, PRE is a provider of specialized rail signaling and systems engineering services for major public rail authorities across Southern California. The firm brings deep expertise in signal system design, application programming, interoperable electronic train management systems (I‑ETMS), and construction support for complex passenger and freight rail programs.
The acquisition of PRE, Burns says, reflects the company’s “continued focus on expanding its Railroad and Transit capabilities through strong, aligned partnerships. PRE is a highly complementary addition to Burns’ service offerings, enhancing the firm’s technical expertise in signal system design, and train control.”
PRE’s integrated team also supports greater responsiveness, and efficient delivery of large, complex rail programs. Burns and PRE have an established, collaborative working relationship, having successfully partnered on multiple rail and transit programs for clients including the Metropolitan Transit System, Sound Transit, and Caltrain, creating a strong foundation for seamless integration and continued joint success.
“This acquisition is a strategic milestone for Burns and our Railroad & Transit practice,” said Matt Burns, President and CEO of Burns. “PRE is a known and trusted partner with a long track record of delivering high‑quality signal design and systems engineering. Bringing their team into Burns strengthens our technical capabilities, expands our West Coast footprint, and position us to deliver more integrated, innovative solutions that support safer, more reliable, and higher‑performing rail systems.”
“We are proud to join Burns and become part of a firm that shares our commitment to technical excellence, collaboration, and long‑standing client relationships,” said Jennifer Seccombe, former CEO of Pacific Railway Enterprises. “Burns’ national scale, complementary railroad and transit expertise, and strong culture create exciting opportunities for our team and our clients. Together, we are well positioned to support the next generation of rail and transit projects across Southern California and beyond.”
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