The trains will go into service in 2024, and until then, will be tested to ensure they and the infrastructure they will rely upon are in good working order.
All three Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) vehicles are scheduled to undergo extensive testing on SBCTA’s infrastructure upon arrival in San Bernardino County.
The long-term contract includes braking systems for up to 254 railcars with an option for an additional 100 railcars.
The nine-year, fixed-price agreement is the company’s second maintenance contract in the U.S.
This is the first maintenance contract for the company in the U.S.
The procurement is the single largest for either organization and aimed at more efficient performance and enhanced customer experience for MARTA and its customers.
They anticipate passenger service for the end of 2022 after securing $119 million contract with DART.
All operations were transferred from the leased Warm Springs site to the new site last month.
Officials are worried, however, the the federal government shutdown will keep train from a full launch this weekend.
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