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News Release from: Interfleet Technology
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 10 May 2007
Contract signed for rail system
Interfleet Technology is using its skills and knowledge of vehicle engineering to oversee the production of nonFRA-compliant diesel multiple units (DMUs) for a commuter rail system in Austin, Texas.
Interfleet Technology is overseeing the next stage of a multi-million-dollar project that will see a fleet of nonFRA-compliant diesel multiple units (DMUs) operating on a new 32-mile commuter rail system in Austin, Texas Interfleet's German subsidiary, Interfleet Technology in Cologne, is using its skills and knowledge of vehicle engineering to oversee the production of the cars, and will shortly witness the testing and commissioning of the first DMU when it undergoes commissioning at the Stadler manufacturing site in Switzerland in late April
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 13 Oct 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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This is the latest stage in a project that has seen Interfleet review global technology options, develop performance-based technical specifications and undertake design reviews for the project, which is being implemented by Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority and executed by prime consultant Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam.
The new service will be called Capital MetroRail and is expected to be operational by late 2008.
Principal Consultant Stephen Bonina, who has led Interfleet's involvement in the project from the company's Philadelphia office commented: "There's heavy auto congestion in Austin, and that's why this rail system is necessary".
"Austin is a high-tech city that really does need a modern transit system".
"A hallmark of success for this project, and perhaps why Interfleet Technology has been so successful, is the cross-office support, with our offices in Philadelphia, Germany and the UK working closely to share knowledge and skills".
"Our engineering knowledge and the geographical location of our offices mean that we have the ability to provide local support, whether that's in the US or in Europe".
Testing should last for two months, with the first DMU being shipped to Texas in September, with the rest following one a month.
The DMUs will be the second in Europe to comply with new EU regulations but will be the first in North America.
Not only has Interfleet provided research and design, it has also recommended maintenance and operational specifications and interior/exterior design concepts.
Interfleet has also helped with the tender evaluation from potential maintenance suppliers to provide future maintenance for the DMU fleet.
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