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The R211 cars are a critical part of the MTA's ongoing modernization efforts and feature 58-inch-wide door openings that are eight inches wider than standard door openings on existing cars
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As a preliminary estimate, it will take up to 36 months at a cost of approximately $55 million to repress all 7K wheels.
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The popular 7000-series trains will first appear on the Green and Yellow Lines.
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The 25 additional cars will include five multilevel cab cars, 17 multilevel trailer cars, and three multilevel trailer cars with restrooms.
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During the 90-day period, Metro will increase efforts to restore 6000-series railcars to increase the availability of newer cars in the fleet.
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Officials concluded in an abundance of caution that moving to a nightly inspection of 7000-series railcars is the prudent course of action.
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Amsted Rail will provide complete, assembled bogie systems, plus couplers, draft gears, and crash energy management systems.
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The long-term contract includes braking systems for up to 254 railcars with an option for an additional 100 railcars.
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The Metra board recently approved the issuance of an RFP that will ask manufacturers to propose solutions to convert three of Metra’s older F40PH-3 diesel locomotives to zero-emission battery power.
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The move follows Metra’s board approval in January 2021 to award Alstom a vehicle procurement contract for up to 500 railcars.
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