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NewsFebruary 11, 2022

NJ TRANSIT to Add More Multilevel Railcars

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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NewsJanuary 14, 2022

D.C. Metro to Focus On Technology Solutions Before 7000-Series Railcars Return

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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NewsDecember 27, 2021

D.C. Metro Pauses 7000-Series Railcar Ramp Up

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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NewsSeptember 24, 2021

Amsted Rail, Alstom Partner to Supply 200 Commuter Railcars

Amsted Rail will provide complete, assembled bogie systems, plus couplers, draft gears, and crash energy management systems.

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NewsApril 23, 2021

Stadler Taps Knorr-Bremse for MARTA Railcar Brake Systems

The long-term contract includes braking systems for up to 254 railcars with an option for an additional 100 railcars.

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NewsApril 21, 2021

Metra Challenges Industry to Prototype Zero-Emission Locomotives

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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NewsMarch 18, 2021

Alstom to Supply 200 Metra Multilevel Railcars

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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NewsDecember 18, 2020

TransLink to Overhaul Fleet with Bombardier Contract

The agency will deploy 205 new SkyTrain cars for its Expo and Millennium Lines.

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NewsSeptember 16, 2020

Alstom Signs Definitive Agreement for Sale of Bombardier’s Transportation Business

Following positive progress on antitrust regulation process, the closing of the transaction is now expected for Q1 2021, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, with an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting to be held in October.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2020

NJ TRANSIT Adding 8 More Bombardier Locomotives

The new dual-power locomotives will meet current EPA Tier IV requirements, reducing emissions when operating in diesel mode and running emission-free when operating in electric mode.

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