Amtrak issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to rebuild its current diesel fleet or purchase a minimum of 50 to 75 next-generation locomotives, with options to rebuild or acquire additional units. The vehicles will supplement and replace company’s aging diesel locomotive fleet used on long distance and some state supported routes.
The rebuilt or new locomotives will primarily replace Amtrak’s P40 and P42 locomotives, some of which have been in service for more than 25 years. As part of the contract award for the locomotives, Amtrak will also seek to enter into a multi-year technical support, spares and supply agreement to ensure an optimal and cost-effective maintenance strategy.
Additionally, the rebuilt or new locomotives are part of Amtrak’s long-term upgrades that include the acquisition of modern equipment, including new Acela trainsets, ongoing improvements and further development of some railway stations.
“Our diesel locomotive fleet is nearing the end of life expectancy and we must act now to modernise Amtrak for the future,” Amtrak President Richard Anderson said.
Here you can find the RFP.
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