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crush zone "whistle stop" tour
Author: Dave Frevele
Date: 11-19-2010 - 19:16
Metrolink announces a "whistle stop" tour during the first two weeks of December 2010 of its new "crash energy management" cars. A pair of non-cab CEM cars are already at Metrolink's ex-Taylor yard complex. With a CEM cab on the end of a train, onboard passengers are not supposed to be able to see out the end of the car as they currently can on convential, as-delievered Metrolink cab cars. All cars are set to be up at the new Eastern Maintenance Facility shop in Colton.
[www.volpe.dot.gov]
[www.latimes.com]
Metrolink adding to fleet of crash-savvy cars, by Dan Weikel, Los Angeles Times, November 20, 2010. The commuter railroad is buying 20 more Hyundai Rotem Co. coaches, which will make up 137 of 160 passenger cars. Some of the state-of-the-art passenger units will be rolled out next month.
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[www.dailynews.com]
Metrolink to purchase more safety railcars, by The Associated Press, updated: 11/19/2010
LOS ANGELES - The Metrolink Board of Directors agreed today to purchase another 20 railcars designed to crumple and protect passengers during a crash. The board agreed to spend up to $33.3 million to purchase the crumpling cars, bringing its total investment in the safety-enhanced cars to about $263 million. The board had previously ordered 117 of the Hyundai Rotem cars. The first 10 of the cars are expected to be put in use next month, according to Metrolink.
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[www.metro-magazine.com]
Metrolink to buy 20 more Hyundai Rotem railcars
At a special-called meeting on Friday, Metrolink's board of directors voted unanimously to exercise the option to purchase 20 additional, state-of-the-art, safety-enhanced Hyundai Rotem railcars equipped with collision absorption technology for $1 million under market value per car.
The action, when added to the initial purchase of the new cars, amounts to 137 of the nation's safest railcars being deployed on Metrolink's system, starting with the first 10 next month.
"With the option to take advantage of the prices expiring at the end of the month, it was important for the board to act in a timely fashion," said Metrolink Board Chairman Keith Millhouse. "I'm pleased to be part of a board who continues its ongoing mission to operate the nation's safest passenger rail service."
The new passenger and cab cars are characterized by unique features such as:
Crush zones that absorb impact at each end of the car.
Enhanced bumpers to absorb, balance and dissipate force if an impact were to occur.
Couplers that absorb energy and help to keep cars in line and upright.
Work tables designed to dissipate the force of a collision.
Reconfigured seat placement in each car.
Comfortable seats with higher seat backs, provide more neck and back support.
Illuminated and marked pathways and exits.
An elevated train operator compartment.
Preinstalled inward and outward facing video cameras.
Sleek, stainless steel exterior.
Metrolink is hosting a Whistle-Stop Train Tour the first two weeks of December to introduce its new fleet to the public. The cars will be gradually deployed as they are received from Korea, constructed in the City of Colton and tested across the system following introduction.
[www.volpe.dot.gov]
[www.latimes.com]
Metrolink adding to fleet of crash-savvy cars, by Dan Weikel, Los Angeles Times, November 20, 2010. The commuter railroad is buying 20 more Hyundai Rotem Co. coaches, which will make up 137 of 160 passenger cars. Some of the state-of-the-art passenger units will be rolled out next month.
[snip]
[www.dailynews.com]
Metrolink to purchase more safety railcars, by The Associated Press, updated: 11/19/2010
LOS ANGELES - The Metrolink Board of Directors agreed today to purchase another 20 railcars designed to crumple and protect passengers during a crash. The board agreed to spend up to $33.3 million to purchase the crumpling cars, bringing its total investment in the safety-enhanced cars to about $263 million. The board had previously ordered 117 of the Hyundai Rotem cars. The first 10 of the cars are expected to be put in use next month, according to Metrolink.
[snip]
[www.metro-magazine.com]
Metrolink to buy 20 more Hyundai Rotem railcars
At a special-called meeting on Friday, Metrolink's board of directors voted unanimously to exercise the option to purchase 20 additional, state-of-the-art, safety-enhanced Hyundai Rotem railcars equipped with collision absorption technology for $1 million under market value per car.
The action, when added to the initial purchase of the new cars, amounts to 137 of the nation's safest railcars being deployed on Metrolink's system, starting with the first 10 next month.
"With the option to take advantage of the prices expiring at the end of the month, it was important for the board to act in a timely fashion," said Metrolink Board Chairman Keith Millhouse. "I'm pleased to be part of a board who continues its ongoing mission to operate the nation's safest passenger rail service."
The new passenger and cab cars are characterized by unique features such as:
Crush zones that absorb impact at each end of the car.
Enhanced bumpers to absorb, balance and dissipate force if an impact were to occur.
Couplers that absorb energy and help to keep cars in line and upright.
Work tables designed to dissipate the force of a collision.
Reconfigured seat placement in each car.
Comfortable seats with higher seat backs, provide more neck and back support.
Illuminated and marked pathways and exits.
An elevated train operator compartment.
Preinstalled inward and outward facing video cameras.
Sleek, stainless steel exterior.
Metrolink is hosting a Whistle-Stop Train Tour the first two weeks of December to introduce its new fleet to the public. The cars will be gradually deployed as they are received from Korea, constructed in the City of Colton and tested across the system following introduction.
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 crush zone "whistle stop" tour |
Dave Frevele | 11-19-2010 - 19:16 |