If MBTA was to order from CRRC a Rotem "Clone",the feds will not allow funding for that build,CAF is somewhat streached thin with the Amtrak View II
order and various light rail builds.
Nipoin-Sharyo "lost face" on the test failure and bailed out of the US market.
Siemens is loaded down with the Caltrain/Midwest state owned fleet order and Amtrak's LD Charger Orders.
Rotem bailed out of Philly,and Kawaski has a full order book with WaMTA 7000's, ConnDOT's M-8 second run, PATH's order,and
the 2 M-9 runs for LIRR.
Alstrom is gearing up for the Acela II order,has barely finished the MBTA K car overhaul contract,and has various light Rail builds in progress.
BBD has ongoing QC issues and 2 stopped deliverlys to deal with.
For now MBTA is stuck on the sidelines for now.
order and various light rail builds.
Nipoin-Sharyo "lost face" on the test failure and bailed out of the US market.
Siemens is loaded down with the Caltrain/Midwest state owned fleet order and Amtrak's LD Charger Orders.
Rotem bailed out of Philly,and Kawaski has a full order book with WaMTA 7000's, ConnDOT's M-8 second run, PATH's order,and
the 2 M-9 runs for LIRR.
Alstrom is gearing up for the Acela II order,has barely finished the MBTA K car overhaul contract,and has various light Rail builds in progress.
BBD has ongoing QC issues and 2 stopped deliverlys to deal with.
For now MBTA is stuck on the sidelines for now.
The Land of Enchantment is not Flyover country!