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Alstom to supply NJ TRANSIT with additional rail cars and locomotives
Part of Alstom’s Adessia commuter rail portfolio, the multilevel cars can run between 75-125 mph (120-200 km/h) on electrified as well as non-electrified networks.
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MultiLevel III for NJ TRANSIT, USA. Credit: ALSTOM SA 2023, Advanced & Creative Design
Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, announced that NJ TRANSIT has exercised options to purchase an additional 200 Multilevel III commuter cars and 12 ALP-45 dual-powered locomotives.
The purchase of additional rolling stock is part of NJ TRANSIT’s continuing efforts to create a more modern, efficient and reliable fleet to serve passengers traveling within the state and commuting to New York City and Philadelphia. The Multilevel III cars will replace 40-year-old single-level cars with a model that can travel between 10 and 20 times further between critical repairs. The new cars will also increase capacity by more than 12%.
More reliable, comfortable and environmentally friendly
Passenger amenities for the Multilevel III cars include USB charging ports, digital screens and automated audio announcements with route and station information.
The new order comes on top of 174 Multilevel III vehicles that NJ TRANSIT previously ordered from Alstom. Approximately a third of the total order are multilevel power cars (MLPCs), meaning that they are equipped with a power system that eliminates the need for a locomotive. A 12-car trainset will typically travel with four MLPCs, providing redundancy and improving reliability if one of the power cars malfunctions.
The additional 12 ALP 45 dual-power locomotives will replace some of NJ TRANSIT’s older, diesel-only engines. The ALP 45's can take advantage of overhead catenary wires for cleaner electric power where available. On parts of NJ TRANSIT’s network that are not electrified, the ALP 45's will switch to diesel engines that meet Tier IV emission requirements from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. With this new purchase, NJ TRANSIT will own a total of 72 ALP 45 dual-power locomotives.
The Multilevel cars for NJ TRANSIT are part of Alstom’s Adessia commuter rail portfolio. The backbone of urban life, Adessia commuter trains are one of the most sustainable means to travel across cities and suburbs. The wide range of high-floor multiple units and coaches is available in single- or double-deck configurations and are suitable for all climatic conditions. They can run between 75-125 mph (120-200 km/h) on electrified as well as non-electrified networks. As the leading manufacturer of commuter trains with over 60 years of experience, Alstom is committed to enhancing sustainable operations and passenger experience even further. The strong presence of more than 40,000 rail cars sold in over 60 commuter systems in over 15 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, Americas and Australia enables over 20 million passengers comfortable, safe and reliable travels on Adessia commuter trains, every day.
The ALP 45 dual-power locomotive is part of Alstom’s portfolio of state-of-the-art Traxx Passenger multi-system and multi-power locomotives designed to support operators in providing comfortable, borderless passenger operations. This portfolio includes locomotive types that operate under diverse standards and operational requirements – such as multi-country, push-pull and catenary-free operation and environmental prerequisites. Alstom has sold more than 1,000 passenger locomotives in the 21st century on three continents, namely North America, Europe and Central Asia.
www.alstom.com
Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, announced that NJ TRANSIT has exercised options to purchase an additional 200 Multilevel III commuter cars and 12 ALP-45 dual-powered locomotives.
The purchase of additional rolling stock is part of NJ TRANSIT’s continuing efforts to create a more modern, efficient and reliable fleet to serve passengers traveling within the state and commuting to New York City and Philadelphia. The Multilevel III cars will replace 40-year-old single-level cars with a model that can travel between 10 and 20 times further between critical repairs. The new cars will also increase capacity by more than 12%.
More reliable, comfortable and environmentally friendly
Passenger amenities for the Multilevel III cars include USB charging ports, digital screens and automated audio announcements with route and station information.
The new order comes on top of 174 Multilevel III vehicles that NJ TRANSIT previously ordered from Alstom. Approximately a third of the total order are multilevel power cars (MLPCs), meaning that they are equipped with a power system that eliminates the need for a locomotive. A 12-car trainset will typically travel with four MLPCs, providing redundancy and improving reliability if one of the power cars malfunctions.
The additional 12 ALP 45 dual-power locomotives will replace some of NJ TRANSIT’s older, diesel-only engines. The ALP 45's can take advantage of overhead catenary wires for cleaner electric power where available. On parts of NJ TRANSIT’s network that are not electrified, the ALP 45's will switch to diesel engines that meet Tier IV emission requirements from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. With this new purchase, NJ TRANSIT will own a total of 72 ALP 45 dual-power locomotives.
The Multilevel cars for NJ TRANSIT are part of Alstom’s Adessia commuter rail portfolio. The backbone of urban life, Adessia commuter trains are one of the most sustainable means to travel across cities and suburbs. The wide range of high-floor multiple units and coaches is available in single- or double-deck configurations and are suitable for all climatic conditions. They can run between 75-125 mph (120-200 km/h) on electrified as well as non-electrified networks. As the leading manufacturer of commuter trains with over 60 years of experience, Alstom is committed to enhancing sustainable operations and passenger experience even further. The strong presence of more than 40,000 rail cars sold in over 60 commuter systems in over 15 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, Americas and Australia enables over 20 million passengers comfortable, safe and reliable travels on Adessia commuter trains, every day.
The ALP 45 dual-power locomotive is part of Alstom’s portfolio of state-of-the-art Traxx Passenger multi-system and multi-power locomotives designed to support operators in providing comfortable, borderless passenger operations. This portfolio includes locomotive types that operate under diverse standards and operational requirements – such as multi-country, push-pull and catenary-free operation and environmental prerequisites. Alstom has sold more than 1,000 passenger locomotives in the 21st century on three continents, namely North America, Europe and Central Asia.
www.alstom.com
