First MARTA CQ400 Stadler Metro train

[Paniolo Man]

The first train is substantially complete and has been stretching it's legs on the test track this week. Not sure about the timeline for delivery or if it'll go to Pueblo for testing or not. There are several other sets in production. This first train has taken a while to build, though once the process is established, these will fly off the line.

 

[Paniolo Man]

Well my picture got some media buzz last week and an updated timeline from MARTA:

The first train will arrive in Atlanta in January, presumably after a testing period at TTC in Colorado. Later in January there will be a public unveiling.

The first trains will enter service in July.

 

[cirdan]

are they replacing existing trains, or are they providing additional service?

 

[EchoSierra]

Wow, finally! When I swung by a couple months ago, those were all still under tarps on the side of the building!

 

[Paniolo Man]

are they replacing existing trains, or are they providing additional service?

The initial order is a complete replacement of the existing fleet, MARTA has options for 25 more trains should they feel like expanding service.