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PaullyInNYC · 08-01-2006, 03:15 PM

New Cars are Part of $3.1 Billion Investment to Create a "New" PATH System

On October 27, 2005, the Port Authority unveiled the design for the new fleet of PATH rail cars that will replace the system's aging 340-car fleet beginning in 2008. The new cars are part of $3.1 billion in investments in PATH either completed or planned since 9/11.

Kawasaki Rail Car Inc. is designing the cars under a $499 million contract to build a new fleet. The new cars will feature:

* Three-door sets on each side to allow for faster entrances and exits
* On-board video
* Closed-circuit television recording capability
* Improved lighting, air conditioning and heating
* Prerecorded station announcements
* Better signs
* Capability for passengers to communicate with the crew

The new cars are part of an $809 million PATH modernization program that also includes car maintenance equipment, renovations to PATH's Harrison Car Maintenance Facility and preliminary work on a new signal system. It is the largest single investment in the rapid-transit system since the Port Authority acquired the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad in 1962.

The Port Authority expects to have the first of the new PATH cars in service in 2008. The entire fleet will be replaced by 2011.

Artist's rendering of PATH new railcar

PaullyInNYC · 08-01-2006, 03:18 PM

I found that article from the PANYNJ Website. And thank god for improved air conditioning especially on days like today where it feels like its over 100 degrees!

MzTekila · 08-01-2006, 03:22 PM

I think they should focus more on spending that money and improving the actual stations especially christopher and 9th street stations. They should have spent the extra $$ to do it right and repair the existing walls. Now those stations are even harder to get in and out of at rush hour.

What is the point of having more doors if the platform is full when they unload?

08-01-2006, 03:15 PM	#1
PaullyInNYC Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 2,196	Port Authority - NYNJ PAth Train New Cars are Part of $3.1 Billion Investment to Create a "New" PATH System On October 27, 2005, the Port Authority unveiled the design for the new fleet of PATH rail cars that will replace the system's aging 340-car fleet beginning in 2008. The new cars are part of $3.1 billion in investments in PATH either completed or planned since 9/11. Kawasaki Rail Car Inc. is designing the cars under a $499 million contract to build a new fleet. The new cars will feature: * Three-door sets on each side to allow for faster entrances and exits * On-board video * Closed-circuit television recording capability * Improved lighting, air conditioning and heating * Prerecorded station announcements * Better signs * Capability for passengers to communicate with the crew The new cars are part of an $809 million PATH modernization program that also includes car maintenance equipment, renovations to PATH's Harrison Car Maintenance Facility and preliminary work on a new signal system. It is the largest single investment in the rapid-transit system since the Port Authority acquired the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad in 1962. The Port Authority expects to have the first of the new PATH cars in service in 2008. The entire fleet will be replaced by 2011. Artist's rendering of PATH new railcar

08-01-2006, 03:18 PM	#2
PaullyInNYC Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 2,196	Re: Port Authority - NYNJ PAth Train I found that article from the PANYNJ Website. And thank god for improved air conditioning especially on days like today where it feels like its over 100 degrees!

08-01-2006, 03:22 PM	#3
MzTekila Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 78	Re: Port Authority - NYNJ PAth Train I think they should focus more on spending that money and improving the actual stations especially christopher and 9th street stations. They should have spent the extra $$ to do it right and repair the existing walls. Now those stations are even harder to get in and out of at rush hour. What is the point of having more doors if the platform is full when they unload?

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