Rail Cars
| Project Overview |
VRE has purchased 8 additional Gallery-styled cars from Nippon Sharyo. Rail car specifics include:
- bathroom styled cars with 132 seats;
- bike/wheelchair space with additional seating;
- in-cabin hand holds;
- luggage racks;
- armrests and cup holders;
- coat hangers; and
- automated announcement communication system.
The new rail cars will replace some of the older Gallery-styled cars that we currently have in service. |
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| Funding |
VRE obtained funding for the 8 additional rail cars through federal and state grants.
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Expected Date Into VRE Service
The rail cars are expected to enter service by March of
2014.
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