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I highly doubt Amtrak would want a split order between any two companies. Siemens is the most likely winner of a bid (barring lowest bidder rules and other shenanigans) since they can make individual cars, semi permanently coupled cars, multiple units and dual mode engines if need be. Stadler could make some dual mode FLIRTs, individual cars and engines, but I would worry about them having the capacity to build the order in a reasonable amount of time. They are a smaller manufacturer in the US compared to Siemens and an Amfleet replacement would be their biggest US order.I'm not too worried about the cost of the cars though. The Viewliner 2 and California 3 cars had a per car cost of ~$3 million when adjusted for inflation and the cars sleeper cars Stadler built recently cost between $3-$4 million USD. And look where the Viewliner 2 and Cal 3 cars are, years late due to a number of issues, but partially down to the old adage of "you get what you pay for". Or who knows, maybe CAF will swoop in with incredibly cheap cars we will get in 20 years.
I highly doubt Amtrak would want a split order between any two companies. Siemens is the most likely winner of a bid (barring lowest bidder rules and other shenanigans) since they can make individual cars, semi permanently coupled cars, multiple units and dual mode engines if need be. Stadler could make some dual mode FLIRTs, individual cars and engines, but I would worry about them having the capacity to build the order in a reasonable amount of time. They are a smaller manufacturer in the US compared to Siemens and an Amfleet replacement would be their biggest US order.
I'm not too worried about the cost of the cars though. The Viewliner 2 and California 3 cars had a per car cost of ~$3 million when adjusted for inflation and the cars sleeper cars Stadler built recently cost between $3-$4 million USD. And look where the Viewliner 2 and Cal 3 cars are, years late due to a number of issues, but partially down to the old adage of "you get what you pay for". Or who knows, maybe CAF will swoop in with incredibly cheap cars we will get in 20 years.
