DutchRailnut wrote:Other than the Bagage and Bagage Dorm cars there was no CAFUSA Viewliner order.
Huh??? Did I miss something?
Boardman explained that the 130 single-level passenger rail cars are similar to the popular Viewliner model and includes 25 sleeping cars, 25 diners, 55 baggage cars and 25 baggage / dormitory cars for use primarily on long-distance trains. They will replace and supplement the existing fleet, improve financial and on-time performance, and foster a more modern, positive image of Amtrak. In addition, Amtrak can begin to retire some of its oldest cars still in service that date back to the 1940s and 1950s
Also this was qouted in our newest issue of our employee newsletter, The Amtrak Ink
The company has awarded contracts to Siemens, in Sacramento, Calif., to build 70 electric locomotives for Northeast Corridor services, and to CAF, USA, in Elmira, N.Y., to build 130 single-level passenger cars.
This is from the November issue of Amtrak Ink
The locomotive acquisition is the second major equipment purchase of the year. In July, Amtrak made a deal to buy 130 new long-distance rail cars from CAF USA. Both deals are part of the company’s 30-year plan
to completely renew its entire rolling stock fleet. Amtrak’s purchases are expected to lead to a combined 825 jobs in four states as manufacturers add staff to complete the work and help boost the national economy.