The collaboration of Alstom’s smart and sustainable mobility vision and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) heralded a new era in the state’s commuter rail transportation. A life-scale mock-up of the commissioned passenger cars on display at Union Station in New Haven aims to give passengers a hands-on demonstration of the future travel experience.
The model examined reflects the basic lines of the interior design and accessibility focused solutionIt includes an ADA-compliant restroom. Visitors can visit the prototype at East Parking in New Haven during designated hours Tuesday, Nov. 25 through Jan. 6; Tours are offered between 07:00-09:00 and 15:00-17:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. CTDOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto said this work was modern and an accessible train journeyHe stated that he had reinforced his goals.
Comfortable in new wagons double seats,laptop desks, large windows, electrical outlets and USB charging portsPassenger-oriented features such as these come to the fore. In addition, luggage racks are located at the top and special areas are offered for wheelchairs, baby strollers and bicycles. The maximum speed of these wagons 177 km/hwas stated as.
As part of its fleet renewal efforts, CTDOT will purchase from Alstom in August 2023. 60 single-deck passenger wagonsHe had ordered it. The new models are intended to be used on the Hartford Line, especially on service between New Haven and Springfield. While Alstom USA Commercial Director Scott Sherin stated that these wagons will provide fast and reliable long-term service, he also emphasized the environmental benefits of the project. Delivery of the first wagons is planned for late 2026 and is expected to carry CT Rail’s orange, white and black livery. These single-deck wagons belong to the global portfolio of the Adessia series, a network that carries millions of passengers worldwide. The project aims to significantly increase the capacity and quality of commuter transportation in Connecticut.
