NJ Transit Continues Modernizing Rail Fleet with the Purchase of 36 Additional Altrom Multilevel Cars
Manufactured in Plattsburgh, NY
New Jersey Transit News Release – Last week, the NJ TRANSIT’s Board of Directors approved the purchase of 36 additional Multilevel III rail cars that offer increased seating capacity, mechanical reliability, and improved customer amenities. The purchase continues to advance NJ TRANSIT’s plan to phase out the oldest single-level rail cars from the fleet.
“This significant investment brings the total of new multilevel rail cars we’ve purchased since 2018 to 174,” said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin S. Corbett. “These new cars will substantially reduce the overall age of the rail fleet, improving reliability, capacity and customer comfort.”
Multilevel III cars will offer a range of benefits over the older single-level cars they will replace. The vehicle’s maximum speed will increase to 110 miles per hour. The cars will comply with the latest federal regulations, including Positive Train Control. Other customer amenities will include USB charging ports for customers and new onboard information displays.
Posted: August 1st, 2024 under Business News, City News, General News, Northern NY News.