The contract is for a term of four years during which Alstom will maintain 26 Alstom-made Metropolis trains, as well as traction substations and signaling systems.
The R211 features security cameras in every car, more accessible seating, brighter lights, clearer signage and 58-inch-wide door openings, which are eight inches wider than standard door openings on existing cars.
The enhanced collaboration reinforces the future of electric rail transport in California, helping to ensure seamless, reliable service for riders as the region transitions toward more sustainable transit solutions.