Metra Rehabs Train Cars, Adds Outlets
New cars will be fitted with electrical outlets, upgraded seats and working doors and toilets, according to a Tribune report.
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Going mobile on Metra is going to become a lot easier these days. The Chicago Tribune reports Metra has currently refurbished 40 older cars, with 60 more planned for completion by the end of the year and a grand total 176 to be completed by 2016.
Some of the new features include:
- Working toilets
- New sliding doors
- Restored air conditioning
- 19 electrical outlets available on the lower level
- Wheelchair lifts
- Message Signs
- Improved intercoms
According to the article, rehabbing each car costs approximately $650,000—which is funded by $115 million from the federal government.
There's no mention of how the rehabbed cars will be distributed amongst the various Metra lines.
Linda Daniels
7:27 am on Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Lets just say these improvements will bring the Metra cars up to 20th Century transportation. And I will want to see if South Suburban cars are included.
Chris
11:31 am on Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Same question I had -- do the improvements affect Metra Electric? (I'm taking bets...)
Ryan Fitzpatrick
1:17 pm on Wednesday, July 18, 2012
I'm working on getting the answer to this, Linda.
Shaun
5:59 pm on Wednesday, July 18, 2012
I am betting Metra will say that they are replacing all of the Electric cars and thus will not make improvements on the old ones. My question would be are there outlets on the new cars and if not why not. In addition, will the new cars that have yet to be delivered or ordered will they have outlets.
Innocent Bystander
1:04 pm on Wednesday, July 18, 2012
2016? Wow that will attract immediate ridership. Just another Government run boondoggle!
Michael
2:46 pm on Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Metra is not government owned; it's privately owned.
SHUSSBAR
2:06 pm on Friday, July 20, 2012
What a bout Wifi? 2030 maybe?