Siemens traffic control for key Chinese city

Siemens is to supply, install and configure traffic signal controllers in the County of Maigaiti in Kashi City, Xinjiang, in north-western China. In the first phase, Siemens traffic control systems will control up to 44 intersections in Maigaiti, with more intersections expected to be added to the system over the coming years. Project implementation is expected to be completed by mid 2014. Kashi is an important transportation hub in southern Xinjiang. The China-Pakistan highway runs through the city,
January 27, 2014 Read time: 1 min
189 Siemens is to supply, install and configure traffic signal controllers in the County of Maigaiti in Kashi City, Xinjiang, in north-western China.

In the first phase, Siemens traffic control systems will control up to 44 intersections in Maigaiti, with more intersections expected to be added to the system over the coming years. Project implementation is expected to be completed by mid 2014.

Kashi is an important transportation hub in southern Xinjiang. The China-Pakistan highway runs through the city, and highways connect it with major cities in Xinjiang.
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