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.
The innovative technology delivers enhanced performance, strengthened cybersecurity, and optimized operational efficiency, meeting the evolving demands of transit operators worldwide.
This contract award is an extension of the successful partnership that Alstom has built with Metrolink, dating back to the delivery of the first Bilevel coaches for Metrolink more than 30 years ago.
Caltrain, which currently shares a headquarters with SamTrans in San Carlos, will continue to co-locate with SamTrans at their new headquarters at Gateway at Millbrae Station.
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