NJ Transit Orders 200 Alstom Rail Cars, 12 ALP-45 Locomotives

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Introduction

New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) has exercised a contract option with Alstom Transportation Inc. for the acquisition of 200 additional multilevel rail cars and 12 ALP-45 dual-powered locomotives, representing an investment of $1.1 billion.

Contract and Authorization Details

The contract option follows a prior purchase agreement. This option increases the total number of new rail cars NJ Transit has acquired from Alstom since 2018 to 374. The purchase of these additional rail cars and locomotives was authorized by NJ Transit’s board in May.

Fleet Modernization and Standardization

The new rail cars will be used to replace older, less reliable Comet II, IV, and V single-level cars. This initiative aims to standardize the fleet while simultaneously increasing both seating capacity and overall safety, according to NJ Transit officials.

Locomotive Replacement

The new ALP-45 dual-powered locomotives will replace some of the transit agency’s older, diesel-only engines.

Future Options

NJ Transit’s existing rail-car contract with Alstom Transportation Inc. still includes a remaining option for the purchase of 50 additional multilevel rail cars, which may be purchased at a later date.

Conclusion

NJ Transit has ordered 200 multilevel rail cars and 12 ALP-45 dual-powered locomotives from Alstom Transportation Inc. The order, valued at $1.1 billion, is part of a larger effort to modernize the transit agency’s fleet. The contract includes an option for 50 more rail cars.

Company Summary

Alstom Transportation Inc.: A company that is under contract with New Jersey Transit for the supply of rail cars and locomotives.

New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit): The public transportation agency for the state of New Jersey.

Technology

ALP-45: Dual-powered locomotives.

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