In a pilot project, masking material is being used in lieu of repainting the exterior of one of the fleet’s cars, to refresh the appearance and protect the vehicle.
The contract, including the 20 trains, spare parts, and tools is approximately $100 million.
The company will provide design, construction, and commissioning oversight services to ensure the successful delivery of the project from groundbreaking to ribbon cutting.
Frequently replace lower-carbon options — such as public transit, walking, or biking — that consumers might have used otherwise.
This includes a rise of 5.46% for heavy rail, 4.38% for commuter rail systems, and 0.59% for all bus systems.
A growing focus on train travel comes exactly as railways become increasingly modernized by adopting connected technologies.
The segment’s opening will follow the 2023 opening of light rail between Downtown Seattle and Redmond’s Overlake area.
Mobilinx, which includes Transdev, will design, build, finance, operate, and maintain the system for a 30-year term.
The 37-mile River LINE right-of-way includes 21 station areas across 15 municipalities.
The total project cost is $192.4 million, including a request of $75 million in federal transit infrastructure grants.