Metra Unveils Prototype Battery-Electric Trainset in Partnership
What happened
Metra received the first look at future technology as the commuter rail agency partnered with manufacturer Stadler to unveil the first of eight battery-electric trainsets. The prototype was displayed at the American Public Transportation Association’s TRANSform conference in Chicago. When the technology enters service, it will be the first battery-electric passenger train in the U.S., though this is likely two years away.
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Why it matters
The introduction of the new equipment was praised by Metra CEO Jim Derwinski, who noted the impressive speed of the development, stating the team accomplished the feat less than 2.5 years after the order was placed. This partnership drives the adoption of new battery-electric technology within the transit industry.
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Who's involved
- MetraSuburban railway operator in the Chicago metropolitan area
- Martin RitterResearcher involved in the partnership driving battery-electric technology adoption
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Metra
suburban railway operator in the Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area
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