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StreetsblogMASS, 3/16/24

 

MBTA Plans Frequent-Running, Battery-Electric Trains on the Fairmount Line

 

The MBTA is considering a proposal to dramatically increase service on the Fairmount Line with a new fleet of electric battery-powered trains before the end of 2027.

 

Under a proposal described in bid documents that the T posted on Friday, the Fairmount Line would move closer to a rapid transit style of service, with trains that would arrive every 20 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends.

 

 

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Progressive Railroading 'Rail RFP's'

 

Rail RFP: MBTA has released a Due Diligence #28-24 for the Fairmount Line Battery EMU Service Pilot

 

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA): Notice to interested parties: The MBTA has released a Due Diligence #28-24 for the Fairmount Line Battery EMU Service Pilot.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announces its intent to Accept a Best Value Offer to contract for the services described within the posting with Keolis Commuter Services pending results of the Notice of Intent ("Notice").

The MBTA has received a Best Value Offer through its Innovation Proposal program to deliver 20-minute frequency decarbonized service on the Fairmount Line. The proposed approach is to procure and operate a fleet of battery-electric multiple units (BEMUs) and supporting infrastructure and facilities which will be sufficient to operate 20-minute headways on weekdays and 30-minute headways on weekends.

Responses are requested by April 12th 2024 by 12:00PM EST.

 

 

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