📋 Tender Overview
Scope Supply of 80 double-deck coaches. The coaches will replace the single-deck coaches operating on the Boston commuter rail network. The move is expected to boost fleet capacity by 14000 seats. The push-pull double-deck coaches will be equipped with LED lighting and Positive Train Control. The order is being funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MBTA in a statement said that it will issue the Notice to Proceed for the 80 coaches next month. The delivery of the first batch of coaches is expected in September 2022 with the final batch in June 2024.The MBTA expects the first batch to arrive by July 2024 and the last batch in June 2027.
