The commuter operator NJ Transit is expanding its fleet with the acquisition of 36 Alstom MultiLevel III double-decker cars, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

NJ Transit Orders 36 New Alstom MultiLevel III Double-Decker Cars
Photo: Alstom MultiLevel III

The first units are expected to arrive in New Jersey by the end of this year.

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These cars will be equipped with both power units and control cabins.

This variety of configurations will allow the formation of electric trains of different lengths and functionalities.

The $170 million purchase is an optional addition to a contract signed in 2018 with Bombardier Transportation.

The agreement includes the delivery of up to 749 cars.

Following Bombardier Transportation’s acquisition by Alstom in 2021, the contract execution has transitioned to Alstom.

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