by davinp
5 of VRE's locomotive failed this month stranding passengers for over an hour.
Roeber said VRE will closely look at what caused Monday’s delays.
“If it was a mechanical part that broke, such as a non-working piston, then that is something our mechanics could have not foreseen,” Roeber said. “If it was something like a hose that was not connected properly, and it was something that could have been prevented, we’ll make that determination and address the problem with our riders.”
VRE has purchased nine new locomotives in an attempt to update its equipment and minimize delays.
They are expected to roll into service in 2010.
Roeber said the engines, which cost about $34 million, were paid for in part by federal stimulus money and by local and state tax dollars.
Roeber said the agency needs a total of 20 new engines to keep up with demand.
“We’re looking into ways to get an earmark of some sorts to purchase the remaining engines and put them into service sooner than later,” said Roeber.
http://www.insidenova.com/isn/news/loca ... ays/32830/
Roeber said VRE will closely look at what caused Monday’s delays.
“If it was a mechanical part that broke, such as a non-working piston, then that is something our mechanics could have not foreseen,” Roeber said. “If it was something like a hose that was not connected properly, and it was something that could have been prevented, we’ll make that determination and address the problem with our riders.”
VRE has purchased nine new locomotives in an attempt to update its equipment and minimize delays.
They are expected to roll into service in 2010.
Roeber said the engines, which cost about $34 million, were paid for in part by federal stimulus money and by local and state tax dollars.
Roeber said the agency needs a total of 20 new engines to keep up with demand.
“We’re looking into ways to get an earmark of some sorts to purchase the remaining engines and put them into service sooner than later,” said Roeber.
http://www.insidenova.com/isn/news/loca ... ays/32830/
