Metra's newest locomotives
The latest addition to Metra’s locomotive fleet made its debut this fall—a like-new, remanufactured locomotive that promises to increase reliability and efficiency and decrease emissions and operating costs.
New Metra locomotive debuts
2022年10月12日 · The new locomotive, an EMD SD70MAC locomotive that was improved and reconfigured for passenger use with refurbished, upgraded, or new components, was painted in heritage Regional Transportation Authority colors to celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the formation of the RTA.
New Chicago Metra six-axle commuter locomotives - Trains
2022年11月1日 · Metra six-axle commuter locomotives: The arrival in October 2022 of Metra’s SD70MACH, MEXT No. 500, marks the return of six-axle commuter locomotives to Chicago after more than a decade. Rebuilt from former Kansas City Southern/Transportación Ferroviaria Mexicana SD70MACs sourced from Progress Rail’s locomotive fleet, the 15-unit order ...
Metra buying battery-powered trainsets
2024年2月21日 · Metra plans to introduce the trainsets between LaSalle St. and Blue Island on the Beverly Branch of the Rock Island Line, a distance of 16.4 miles. That would directly benefit the air quality in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods on the South Side of Chicago and in the near south suburbs.
News photos: Metra unveils first SD70MACH (updated) - Trains
2022年10月11日 · CHICAGO — Metra has provided a sneak peek at the first of its new SD70MACH locomotives, providing photos Tuesday on its social media channels of locomotive No. 500 being unwrapped by shop personnel.
More Metra MACs Arrive in Chicago - Railfan & Railroad Magazine
2023年1月19日 · CHICAGO — Metra expects to begin testing its new SD70MACH locomotives this spring, the railroad tells Railfan & Railroad. As of this month, there are three of the six-axle passenger locomotives on the property and a fourth is currently in Colorado being tested.
US: Metra Unveils New Addition to Locomotive Fleet
2022年10月14日 · Chicago railway operator, Metra has unveiled the latest addition to its locomotive fleet; a remanufactured EMD SD70MAC. Now designated an SD70MACH and assigned the number 500 in Metra’s numbering system, this locomotive has been reconfigured for passenger use with refurbished, upgraded or new components.
UPDATE: Metra board approves locomotive purchase; SD70MACH ... - Trains
2019年2月20日 · CHICAGO — Metra on Wednesday approved a $71 million contract to purchase 15 remanufactured locomotives from Progress Rail Locomotives with options to buy up to 27 additional locomotives if more funding becomes available.
Chicago's Metra Debuts New Locomotive - Rail - Metro Magazine
2022年10月12日 · The new locomotive, an EMD SD70MAC locomotive that was improved and reconfigured for passenger use with refurbished, upgraded, or new components, was painted in heritage Regional Transportation Authority colors to celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the formation of the RTA.
First Look: Metra’s SD70MACH - Railway Age
2022年10月12日 · This remanufactured locomotive from Progress Rail is the first of 15 to be delivered to Metra for operation in Chicago commuter rail service. (Photograph Courtesy of Metra, via LinkedIn) The latest addition to Metra’s locomotive fleet, the SD70MACH, was unveiled Oct. 11 on the commuter rail agency’s social media accounts.