Harmon Industries Completes Work on CTA's Lake Street Train Control System

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (April 1, 1996) -- Harmon Industries Inc., a leading supplier of signal and control equipment for railroad and mass transit systems throughout North America and the world, today announced that it completed the installation of train control systems on the Lake Street Branch of Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) Green Line.

"The completion of this project represents an important milestone for Harmon Industries as we reinforce Harmon's ability to provide on-time, on-budget solutions to transit authorities," said Björn Olsson, president and chief executive officer.

In just fourteen months, Harmon designed and installed train control and signaling equipment while ensuring its compatibility with the line's existing systems as part of the CTA's Green Line rehabilitation program.

Harmon Industries, Inc. is a leading supplier of signal and train control products to freight and transit systems throughout North America and the world. The company is traded in the over-the-counter market and is quoted on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol HRMN. For further information, please contact Charles M. Foudree, Executive Vice President-Finance, Harmon Industries Inc., 1300 Jefferson Court, Blue Springs, MO 64015. The telephone number is (816) 229-3345.

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