The Bombardier ALP-45A locomotives will replace some of the older PL-42AC series diesel locomotives in the agency’s fleet.
With the purchase of these railcars, NCTD will be able to significantly increase service frequencies to 30-minute headways and begin state of good repair replacement of current legacy COASTER coaches and cab cars over the coming years.
The two contracts represent a combination of eight cab cars and 20 coaches and include options for 33 additional railcars.
The MTA is also launching the Essential Plan Night Service marking a robust increase in overnight bus service — substantially increasing the number of bus trips by 1,168 or more than 76%,
The agreement would create the world's No. 2 train manufacturer and better take on China's CCRC Corp.
Board approved the $1.4 billion contract award of 535 R211 cars to Kawasaki Rail Car Inc. in 2018.
The agency reports that customer-focused improvements implemented last year contributed to the increase in rail ridership.
The agency expects it will take an average of three minutes for users to complete the report.
The procurement is the single largest for either organization and aimed at more efficient performance and enhanced customer experience for MARTA and its customers.
The contract, valued at over $285 million, includes the design, manufacturing and commissioning of the trains.