CHICAGO, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amsted Rail
Transit, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of complete bogie
systems and end-of-car components, is proud to partner with Alstom
to supply 200 new multilevel railcars for Metra, the commuter rail
system serving the Chicago
metropolitan area.
"We're proud to partner with Alstom and advance the future of U.S.
railroad infrastructure."
Under the terms of the agreement, Amsted Rail Transit will
provide complete, assembled bogie systems, plus couplers, draft
gears and crash energy management systems, which will then be
seamlessly integrated with Alstom's railcars at the Alstom
manufacturing facility in Hornell, New
York. The base order is for 200 railcars, with a possibility
to expand the offering.
"This program will make Amsted Rail the only U.S. provider of
cast steel bogie designs with the in-house capability to provide
the complete assembled bogie, fully validated with all product
static and dynamic testing – literally rolling the full system
under Alstom's newly designed state-of-the-art Metra cars," said
Matt Cook, Chief Operating Officer,
Amsted Rail Truck and End-of-Car Systems. "It's two industry
leaders optimizing efficiencies."
Amsted Rail is known worldwide for unmatched bogie stability and
reliability. By adding Amsted Rail bogies to the railcar, Alstom is
ensuring Metra can deliver a smoother, safer riding experience
while at the same time enhancing fleet operational performance.
"We're proud to partner with Alstom and advance the future of
U.S. railroad infrastructure, said Cook. "Together, our
complementary strengths promise unparalleled passenger service to
millions of riders."
Learn more about Amsted Rail's products and services for the
transit market at www.amstedrail.com/transit.
About Amsted Rail
Amsted Rail is the world's
leading provider of undercarriage and end-of-car railcar components
for the freight and passenger rail markets, with manufacturing
facilities spanning six continents. Through their state-of-the-art
manufacturing processes, Amsted Rail is redefining industry
standards for innovation and technology. For more information,
visit www.amstedrail.com.
About Alstom
Leading societies to a low carbon future,
Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the
sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Alstom's
product portfolio ranges from highspeed trains, metros, monorail
and trams to integrated systems, customized services,
infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility solutions. Alstom
has 150,000 vehicles in commercial service worldwide.
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