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Northstar fleet and rail procurement

Metropolitan Council (Metro Transit) (MN, US) runs 18 active rail cars in 3 fleets across commuter rail. The average fleet was built in 2009 and the oldest in 2008.

18active rail cars
3fleets
2builders
2009average build year

Northstar fleet roster

BuilderModelTypeModeBuiltLast rebuildActive
AlstomBiLevelCoach Commuter rail2009—13
Wabtec (MotivePower)MP36PH-3CLocomotive Commuter rail2008—4
Wabtec (MotivePower)MP36PH-3CLocomotive Commuter rail2009—1

What members see for each Northstar fleet

Estimated miles per car, maintenance cost per car-mile against the national benchmark, the midlife overhaul and end-of-life year, and the onboard suppliers for doors, HVAC, brakes, propulsion and train control.

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Recent Northstar rail bids

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