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The new Bombardier cars are being delayed.
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I didn't expect to come across this, but CRRC is now testing equipment in the subway. There is some speculation that they may partner with Bombardier for the R211 contract. However, they decided to begin testing train monitoring, diagnostics, and LED signage on a small number of G trains. Here's the...

I was wondering how that project was going. I'd love to see any pictures or videos of the rebuilt LRV's but haven't been able to find anything as of yet.

I've been meaning to post about this too. The train operator his hitting their own announcement button to cut off the boarding announcement. So you hear "Doors opening, step back to---- bong--- This is a red line train to shady grove". I agree with Chris (it happens on occasion) :). But I...

CRRC is making inroads in the US. The Chinese based rail giant has won contracts in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and now in Philadelphia. Even more interesting is how far they undercut Rotem. Here's the article that talks about the 45 new cars on the way: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/trans...

Here are the vendors that have either bid or expressed interest in the project. The bid documentation is here: http://web.mta.info/nyct/procure/vendorlists/R34211phl.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - Alstom - Bombardier - CRRC - Hitachi Rail Italy (formerly AnsaldoBreda)...

lensovet wrote:all high floors? how is that going to work on street stops?

It's official. On 1/13/17, SMFTA will take delivery of the first Siemens LRV that is being built for their system. http://www.sfexaminer.com/first-new-muni-train-fleet-future-arrives-friday-13th/?utm_campaign=magnet&utm_source=article_page&utm_medium=related_articles&_mag_uid=4371514f-f1...

From what I understand from the article link, CRRC would be working with Bombardier on the project if they win it. IMO, my guess on how this would work out is that Bombardier would likely provide the technical direction and source components for the project and then CRRC would do the heavy construct...

CRRC, the Chinese owned company which has recently won contracts for subway cars in Boston and Chicago will likely build new subway cars for Los Angeles. The contract is not yet final due to protests from other companies. But, if finalized, it will be: - 64 car base order (replaces the original 30 B...

Here is something interesting that came out. CRRC, the Chinese state-owned transit company apparently has bid on the R211 project. Even more interesting is that they plan to potentially open a plant in Fort Edward, NY for the contract and collaborate with Bombardier as part of the contract if they w...

"Chris Brown" As far as the reliability of the 7k fleet goes.. they were "supposedly" designed for easier and cheaper maintenance. The use of A and B cars to reduce redundant equipment will probably help reliability too. The only redundancy not retained in the 7k cars from their...

When was the Chicago bid secured? Will the Chicago bid's fleet be similar to the MBTA's? Will they be assembled in Springfield, MA as well? The Chicago bid was secured in March 2016 and it was won by CSR, which of course was merged with CNR to become CRRC. The contract calls for over 800 railcars, ...

The systems CAF is using are not exactly unproven. CAF propulsion (Trainelec) has been used in many tram/LRV and heavy metro applications across the globe over the past 5-10 years. Same goes for the power electronics. Plus, CAF has been involved in many more tram/LRV projects than AnsaldoBreda (now ...

These new units are shaping up to be sharp looking, I may have to eat some MAJOR crow about CNR if they're built as good as they look. You won't be dining alone at McCrow's. I'll be there, and many others. Actually, I could live with that -- let it happen. CNR and CSR have now merged to form CRRC C...