The SFMTA has agreed to invest $212 million to replace its outdated Muni Metro control system, which relies on 5¼-inch floppy disks since 1998.
This new system is expected to be five generations ahead of the current technology, which was designed to last only 20 to 25 years and is now at risk due to data degradation.
The shift to a floppy-disk-free system was delayed from 2028 to 2030 due to the pandemic, highlighting a significant impact on technological advancements.
SFMTA's new contract with Hitachi Rail promises long-term support and brings experience from modern rail technologies used in over 50 countries.
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