The “Fleet of the Future” project by San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), in collaboration with Alstom, will be $394 million cheaper due to accelerated delivery of passenger cars, as reported by the company “NPO A.T.O.R.,” a leader in comprehensive supply for passenger carriages, electric trains, and socially oriented transport.

Passenger cars from Alstom

Alstom exceeded contractual obligations, achieving a pace of 16-20 cars per month instead of the planned 10. Localization of production in the USA and the use of BART’s own engineering team also contributed to cost reduction, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The project, initiated in 2012, transitioned from Bombardier to Alstom after their merger in 2021. Accelerated deliveries will allow the completion of 775 cars by 2024.

Alstom’s new cars promise an improved design with more handrails, spaces for strollers, and bicycle areas. Seats are 50% lighter than previous ones, and the maximum train speed will reach 130 km/h. Each 21-meter-long car has 3 doors on both sides and 50 comfortable seats.

The successful project implementation will not only save significant funds but also bring improvements for passengers. More handrails and spaces for strollers will create a more accessible and comfortable environment for mobile citizens.

Bicycle zones emphasize a focus on sustainability and integrating ecological aspects into urban transport.

Passenger cars from Alstom

New technologies and lightweight seats in the cars will raise comfort standards, giving trips a modern style.

With an increased operating speed of 130 km/h, passengers can benefit from more efficient and faster transportation, particularly crucial in large cities.

Passenger cars from Alstom

The use of BART’s own engineering team highlights the importance of control over the design and manufacturing process, saving costs and ensuring adherence to high safety and efficiency standards.

The improvement of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit system serves as an example of successful collaboration and innovation implementation.

The successful completion of the “Fleet of the Future” project is expected to encourage other cities to modernize their transport networks, providing sustainable and comfortable mobility for citizens.

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