5000-series 2 Chicago "L" rolling stock

5000-series cars @ quincy

the newest series of railcars, replaced 2200-series , 2400-series cars, 5000-series (numbered 5001–5714). cars built bombardier of plattsburgh, new york. cta received ten prototype cars in 2009, underwent testing, , began operating in 2011. order 406 cars, options 308 cars. chicago transit authority planned put first ten cars in-service testing in mid-april 2010. first in-service test run made on april 19.

originally assumed 3500-series, order of these cars experienced several delays, including cancellation of original bid announcement in 2002.

type: 5000-series cars
builder: bombardier transportation
delivery: 2009–2015

new features

ac motors
new led signs (amber in production cars, newer cars have multicolor lights line identification)
predominance of longitudinal seating
the seat fabric upgraded anti-stain/anti-microbial fabric newly available in industry.
train operators able view live video railcar when passenger intercom unit activated. ensure operators better able provide information first responders.
adding cellular modems railcars allow cta s control center communicate directly customers in real-time via audio , text messages using speakers , 6 visual displays in each car.
in future, suitably equipped emergency vehicles access rail car video through wireless connection.
new pulsing white lights , beeping sounds built each door assembly, activate when doors closing.

the 5000-series cars make entire pink, green, yellow, purple, , red line fleets.