Future Chicago "L" rolling stock




architectural drawing of future cars


7000-series

on february 6, 2013, cta announced intentions initiate order process 846 new railcars replace 2600-series , 3200-series cars , expand fleet. order 400 cars, options 446 cars. if options picked up, 846 car order estimated cost total of more $2 billion. prototypes testing delivered in october 2019 , delivery of production cars beginning in october 2020, @ rate of 10 cars month. on march 9, 2016, contract awarded csr sifang america jv, bid $226 million lower bombardier s. however, on april 12, 2016, announced bombardier filed protest of award, alleging cta rigged procurement give csr unfair advantage. on september 28, 2016, cta finalized decision make csr sifang america jv manufacturer of 7000-series cars.


the cars built @ new csr sifang america jv railcar manufacturing plant @ 135th , torrence in chicago s hegewisch neighborhood.








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