New York Becomes ‘First in North America’ to Launch These New Trains

There have been a number of exciting announcements from MTA Metro-North and related services lately. The addition of the holiday lights trains back in November and December brought some new holiday cheer to the rails, and then the recent reveal of the next locomotive in the Heritage Series has also been well received.

Were you also aware of the Governor's recent expansion of the railcar fleet?

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Metro-North Railcar Fleet Expansion

At the end of February, news from Governor Hochul's Office indicated a 'major expansion' of within Metro-North, with plans to add new trains with service on the New Haven Line to Penn Station, and the addition of four stations in the Bronx.

The railcar fleet expansion, with New York becoming the first in North America to launch, will showcase battery-and-electric-powered locomotives that offer a clean, green, zero-emission service. Governor Hochul shared the following regarding the expansion:

New York's transportation system sets the standard for clean and reliable transit in North America, and we are further expanding and modernizing our transit system to better connect every community across the state. I am committed to advancing environmentally-friendly and clean modes of transportation — that's how we fight the climate crisis while delivering faster and more efficient service to riders.

While a first here in the states, these 'next generation' Siemens Mobility Charger trains are based off of the success of similarly used models in Europe.

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'Revolutionizing' Railroads in America

There's been a great deal of chatter 'in the industry' regarding the integration of these new, clean, green American-made trains, with many echoing MTA's commitment 'to using innovation to green the region.' MTA Metro-North RR President Catherine Rinaldi shared that these new trains will set a new standard for environmental friendliness and overall reliability, calling the locomotives 'cutting edge.'

To learn more about these locomotives, and what others in Metro-North and related industries have to say about the launch, read more here.