The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is purchasing 60 new rail cars for the state”™s commuter rail lines.
CTDOT has signed a contract with Alstom for the single-level rail coach cars, which are valued at $315 million. Each stainless steel 85-foot-long rail car will be designed for continuous operation of up to 24 hours and 1,200 miles daily and will have at least a 40-year design life. The rail car is based on the X”™Trapolis European EMU rail car produced by Alstom.
The delivery of the first cars is scheduled for 2026, with the Hartford Line and branches of the New Haven Line receiving the first deliveries.
“The CTDOT Office of Rail is working hard to upgrade the trip for rail customers across Connecticut,” said Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto said. “We know they want more comfortable seats, Wi-Fi access, bike storage, and ADA accessibility, and we”™re taking action on those needs with steps like this. We”™re pleased to partner with Alstom on the order of this next generation of rail cars. This order is part of our ongoing capital program to purchase new rail cars and improve the customer experience.”
Photo: Artist rendering of the new rail car.
