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ABC delivers 4 Van Hool CX45s to Northfield Lines
The 56 passenger coaches come with Van Hool's standard safety features including Kidde fire suppression, Smartwave tire monitoring, automatic traction control, lane departure warning and a backup camera.
August 4, 2015
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Eagan, Minn.-based Northfield Lines recently added taken delivery of four ADA-compliant 2015 Van Hool CX45’s from ABC Companies, Van Hool's exclusive North American distributor.
Reflecting Northfield's commitment to passenger comfort, the coaches are equipped with woodgrain floors, 110-volt outlets, Wi-Fi, enclosed parcel racks and REI elite entertainment systems with six large video monitors, magazine nets, cup holders, Alcoa Dura Bright aluminum wheels, window shades and Van Hool's unique rear passenger windows.
The 56 passenger coaches come with Van Hool's standard safety features including Kidde fire suppression, Smartwave tire monitoring, automatic traction control, lane departure warning, backup camera and are UN ECE-RU66 rollover certified. They are powered by Detroit DD13 engines coupled to Allison B500G5 transmissions.
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