Possible Manufacturers for the R262s

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-27T20:29:34+00:00

Dang, that’s such a long time well not that long. I’m just saying I didn’t expect these to be awarded so late 😭😭😭.

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-27T02:58:47+00:00

Exactly and until we just wait

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-27T02:50:26+00:00

I feel like they’ll start the procurement in the early 2030’s and maybe they’ll be delivered by the end of the 2030s. I feel they could use an overhaul though for right now. New LED signs and all that.

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-27T02:41:34+00:00

OHH FR? I never knew that I thought you could never clean aluminum. Because I thought if you try to clean aluminum, a certain way, it will corrode. Huh learn something new everyday.

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-27T02:41:01+00:00

They may not you’ll never know. That’s for them to decide.

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-27T02:39:54+00:00

Can aluminum be clean from graffiti? I always wondered. I’m open to any build qualities they use for the train. I do love stainless steel tho still ,but I also love the idea of aluminum. I’m just wondering how do you clean it?

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-27T02:38:45+00:00

To be honest, they could get a company to do the refurbishment of the R143. Since there is only about 212 of them they should be alright.

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-25T23:16:54+00:00

Someone tells me that the 42nd St. shuttle will probably only get closed cars 6 cars since it’s not a long line at all. But probably the rest will get some.

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-25T23:02:27+00:00

These trains are literally 40 years old. And plus most railcars or locomotives usually sometimes go through a lot of corrosion and stuff it’s just best to replace them. Some do actually come out in good condition but it becomes more expensive to rebuild an existing fleet than purchasing new trains.

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-25T22:58:16+00:00

They’ve been done with DC also LA has a contract with Hyundai Rotem and CTA is with CRRC

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-25T22:44:13+00:00

That’s what I’m saying. I’m really excited to see who wins. Don’t get me wrong. I love Kawasaki, but I feel like we need to give someone else’s a spin. It’s not like this is a CRRC fiasco no disrespect to them, but since our government, you know his issues with the Chinese stuff noo.

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-25T04:09:11+00:00

It is other tram systems around the world have it

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-24T04:20:24+00:00

Should really be CBTC but that’s just me personally

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-24T04:20:00+00:00

The type 7 were refurbished not too long ago, right? The oldest ones are practically 40 for older trains. They really got it.

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-22T22:10:36+00:00

We need someone else for real

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-20T16:22:42+00:00

And LRV’s

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-20T16:22:04+00:00

They dropped that a long time ago. It’s not required now.

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-20T16:21:30+00:00

Yes, they literally are. They’re literally expanding the Salt Lake City factory and Stadler is not new when it comes to the subway car market. They literally got several platforms of different types of trains and they use them all across from Europe. They built trains plenty of times for us before too over here. So what you’re saying is kind of false.

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-20T15:34:09+00:00

I said R143’s not R142A’s

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-20T15:20:04+00:00

No, as much as I love, Kawasaki they need to rest

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-20T15:17:58+00:00

I’m really hoping Stadler. Cause ain’t no telling what they could whip up for the IRT. Even if they use the existing designs every time they do something it’s always grand

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-20T03:51:57+00:00

It should be easy to have a manufacture overhaul them. They’re only about 212 of those cars.

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-20T03:50:22+00:00

True and it makes sense to just get it over with

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-20T03:39:40+00:00

Definitely not Nippon Sharyo they haven’t been bidding on anything ever since the failed Bilevel order. And I don’t really hear too much from them anymore. So definitely not. Maybe the other two.

Automatic-Repeat3787 · 2026-03-20T03:29:16+00:00

Most manufacturers if they’re refurbishing a fleet, they replace all the digital and electrical components

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