
The new low-floor vehicles will provide easier access at every doorway, a spacious seating design, and large windows for better light and views.
The new low-floor vehicles will provide easier access at every doorway, a spacious seating design, and large windows for better light and views.
The board approval initiates the process of awarding a contract to Siemens for the purchase of 24 S200 railcars, with the option to purchase up to a total of 60 in the future.
The reasoning behind the decision was detailed by MARTA’s Deputy Chief Mechanical Officer Daniel Hecht during a board meeting.
The project marks an expansion of the relationship with Icomera and Amtrak, which began in 2015, as one of the first North American customers to host the industry-leading, mobile connectivity platform on board a moving vehicle.
The Siemens charging infrastructure is supporting new electric bus fleets across North Carolina.
The new fleet will offer modern rail amenities that better serve Amtrak customers.
In all, more than 450 railcars will be refreshed over the next three years at an investment of $28 million, extending the useful life and modernizing cars that were delivered in the 1980s and 1990s.
Pantographs, propulsion systems, bogies, brakes, and onboard power supplies are just some of the offerings included in the company's MoComp portfolio.
Valley Metro previously ordered 11 light rail trains from Siemens Mobility in 2017.
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