Sounder fleet and rail procurement
Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (WA, US) runs 77 active rail cars in 11 fleets across commuter rail. The average fleet was built in 2005 and the oldest in 1999.
77active rail cars
11fleets
3builders
2005average build year
Sounder fleet roster
| Builder | Model | Type | Mode | Built | Last rebuild | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alstom | BiLevel coach | Coach | Commuter rail | 2001 | — | 16 |
| Alstom | BiLevel coach | Coach | Commuter rail | 2000 | — | 14 |
| Alstom | BiLevel coach | Coach | Commuter rail | 2002 | — | 10 |
| Alstom | BiLevel cab car | Cab car | Commuter rail | 1999 | — | 9 |
| Alstom | BiLevel cab car | Cab car | Commuter rail | 2017 | — | 7 |
| Alstom | BiLevel cab car | Cab car | Commuter rail | 2003 | — | 6 |
| Progress Rail (EMD) | F59PHI | Locomotive | Commuter rail | 2001 | 2016 | 5 |
| Progress Rail (EMD) | F59PHI | Locomotive | Commuter rail | 1999 | 2017 | 4 |
| Wabtec (MotivePower) | MP40PH-3C | Locomotive | Commuter rail | 2013 | — | 3 |
| Progress Rail (EMD) | F59PHI | Locomotive | Commuter rail | 2000 | 2017 | 2 |
| Alstom | BiLevel cab car | Cab car | Commuter rail | 2018 | — | 1 |
What members see for each Sounder 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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| Model | Builder | Awarded | Quantity | Delivery | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiLevel midlife overhaul (58 cars) | Systra-Brookville JV | 2025-08-28 | 58 | 2025-2031 (6 yrs; ~5 cars out at a time) | Awarded |
| BiLevel coaches | Alstom | 2020 | 11 | — | Complete (verify) |
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