NJ TRANSIT recently signed a more than $25 million contract with French-based Alstom, a transportation equipment manufacturing company, to overhaul the agency’s 209 Multilevel II vehicles.
Multilevel II rail cars are required to undergo an overhaul every 10 years. The overhaul ensures the vehicles are in good repair and in compliance with federal safety standards, the American Public Transportation Association standards and any other mandated regulations.
Alstom will rebuild or replace truck components to original equipment manufacturer specifications.
“We are committed to restoring the performance of NJ TRANSIT’s fleet through comprehensive overhauls, ensuring our customer and their passengers benefit from safe, reliable and efficient transit services,” Michael Keroullé, Alstom Americas president, said. “This initiative underscores our dedication to maintaining the highest standards for our products for our customers over their entire lifecycle.”
Work will be performed at Alstom’s facility in Kanona, N.Y.
NJ TRANSIT is the third largest provider of bus, rail and light rail transit service in the United States. Its service area covers 5,325 square miles, operating 2,221 buses, 1,231 trains and 93 light rail vehicles. It operates 12 rail lines statewide.
Alstom operates in 63 countries and employs more than 80,000 people. Its portfolio includes high-speed train, metro, monorail and tram service; and signaling and digital mobility.