New LIRR/MNR Locomotives

[Andrew]

I bet the Siemens Charger is a strong candidates for when the LIRR and MNR procure new locomotives...

 

[Thirdrail7]

Is there a dual mode version that is being developed?

 

[Ryan]

Not that I'm aware of.

 

[Andrew]

Is there a dual mode version that is being developed?

Siemens (and Bombardier) have indicated that they can sort of polish their Charger and ALP-45 DP locomotives, respectively, to meet third rail requirements into Manhattan.

EMD/Progress Rail has also indicated that they can meet new Dual-Mode requirements, but with their disaster involving the LIRR DE30 locomotives, I don't think that they will get the replacement contract...

Here is a link that refers to what I just typed...http://www.highspeed-rail.org/Documents/Revised_DM_DC_3rd_Rail_Req_Doc_for_E-Board__Approved_-_1-6-15.pdf

 

[jis]

However there is nothing under real development. Those are all based on paper study analysis. There is quite a ways to go from there to an actual realization.

I am sure given enough money almost anything can be done.

 

[Andrew]

However there is nothing under real development. Those are all based on paper study analysis. There is quite a ways to go from there to an actual realization.

I am sure given enough money almost anything can be done.

And last time I checked, the LIRR is planning on retiring their locomotives in 2024, and Metro North in 2025, so a large contract could get signed in 2020...