Washington Metro fleet and rail procurement
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (DC, MD, VA, US) runs 1,202 active rail cars in 17 fleets across heavy rail / metro. The average fleet was built in 2005 and the oldest in 1984.
1,202active rail cars
17fleets
3builders
2005average build year
Washington Metro fleet roster
| Builder | Model | Type | Mode | Built | Last rebuild | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki | 7000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2017 | — | 218 |
| Kawasaki | 7000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2016 | — | 186 |
| Kawasaki | 7000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2018 | — | 138 |
| Kawasaki | 7000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2019 | — | 110 |
| Alstom | 6000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2007 | — | 102 |
| Hitachi Rail | 3000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1985 | 2005 | 90 |
| Kawasaki | 7000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2015 | — | 76 |
| Hitachi Rail | 3000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1986 | 2006 | 58 |
| Hitachi Rail | 3000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1984 | 2004 | 56 |
| Alstom | 6000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2006 | — | 52 |
| Hitachi Rail | 3000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1987 | 2007 | 44 |
| Hitachi Rail | 3000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1988 | 2008 | 26 |
| Alstom | 6000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2008 | — | 24 |
| Kawasaki | 7000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2020 | — | 12 |
| Kawasaki | 7000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2013 | — | 4 |
| Kawasaki | 7000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2014 | — | 4 |
| Alstom | 6000-series | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 2005 | — | 2 |
What members see for each Washington Metro 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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