The contract, valued at over $285 million, includes the design, manufacturing and commissioning of the trains.
As part of the contract awarded to Kawasaki Rail, the new subway cars will be built in New York and Nebraska.
The company is the first Chinese railcar builder to enter into the U.S. rail car manufacturing market.
Acquisition of new heavy rail vehicles and associated equipment that will play a key part in Metro’s systemwide rail expansion over the next decade.
Features include carpeting on both levels, a state-of-the-art passenger information system and powerful air-conditioning,
The new cars will come outfitted with security cameras and positive train control equipment when they are delivered to the railroad.
The binding part of the order includes the delivery of 30 metros for an amount of $152 million dollars.
The Miami-Dade Metro contract amounts to about $300 million dollars representing a total quantity of 68 trains (136 cars).
The contract is valued at approximately $156 million, with Bombardier's share amounting to approximately $109 million.
The trains, equipped with Wi-Fi, LED lighting and real-time passenger information systems, provide access for a quick passenger flow.
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