The R211 cars are a critical part of the MTA's ongoing modernization efforts and feature 58-inch-wide door openings that are eight inches wider than standard door openings on existing cars
As a preliminary estimate, it will take up to 36 months at a cost of approximately $55 million to repress all 7K wheels.
The popular 7000-series trains will first appear on the Green and Yellow Lines.
The 25 additional cars will include five multilevel cab cars, 17 multilevel trailer cars, and three multilevel trailer cars with restrooms.
During the 90-day period, Metro will increase efforts to restore 6000-series railcars to increase the availability of newer cars in the fleet.
Officials concluded in an abundance of caution that moving to a nightly inspection of 7000-series railcars is the prudent course of action.
Amsted Rail will provide complete, assembled bogie systems, plus couplers, draft gears, and crash energy management systems.
The long-term contract includes braking systems for up to 254 railcars with an option for an additional 100 railcars.
The Metra board recently approved the issuance of an RFP that will ask manufacturers to propose solutions to convert three of Metra’s older F40PH-3 diesel locomotives to zero-emission battery power.
The move follows Metra’s board approval in January 2021 to award Alstom a vehicle procurement contract for up to 500 railcars.
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