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Nippon Sharyo USA is supplying diesel multiple units ( | Nippon Sharyo USA is supplying 32 diesel multiple units (DMUs), which meet the Federal Railraod Administration (FRA) standards, to the Sonoma Marin Area Regional Transit District and [[Metrolinx]] beginning in 2014. These cars will be allowed to operate on tracks shared with mainline rail vehicles. | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The 85-foot-long cars feature a | The 85-foot-long cars feature a sloped front with cab at one end and are intended to be couple back-to-back with another unit. Another car with a flat cab end can be placed between the two in order to add capacity. | ||
The cars feature crash energy management (CEM) systems that are intended to reduce injury to the occupants in the event of a collision. One of these CEM features is crumple zones at the ends of each car. These areas are designed to deform and absorb forces in a collision. | The cars feature crash energy management (CEM) systems that are intended to reduce injury to the occupants in the event of a collision. One of these CEM features is crumple zones at the ends of each car. These areas are designed to deform and absorb forces in a collision. | ||
Each car is powered by a 760 horsepower [[Cummins]] QSK19-R diesel engine located under the floor. The QSK19-R is designed to meet the EPA Tier 4 emissions levels. In addition, the engine is compatible with B20 biodiesel. The | Each car is powered by a 760 horsepower [[Cummins]] QSK19-R diesel engine located under the floor. The QSK19-R is designed to meet the EPA Tier 4 emissions levels.<ref>[http://cumminsengines.com/cummins-qsk19r-to-power-nippon-sharyo-dmu Cummins QSK19-R to Power Nippon Sharyo DMU Train Destined for New Transit Routes in North America]. Cummins (press release). 25 April 2014.</ref> In addition, the engine is compatible with B20 biodiesel. The car is designed to be able to be converted to an electric multiple unit. This involves the removal of the diesel power pack, radiator, and axles drives, followed by the installation of a pantograph, resistors, and traction motors.<ref>[http://www.metrolinx.com/en/docs/pdf/board_agenda/20110218/arlvehicle-feb2011revfinal-2.pdf Metrolinx February 2011 agenda]. [[Metrolinx]]. 18 February 2011.</ref> | ||
==Orders== | ==Orders== | ||
The Sonoma Marin Area Regional Transit (SMART) Board issued a request for proposals to supply the agency with diesel multiple units. Proposals were not limited to being FRA-compliant nor Buy America compliant. Proposals were received from CAF, Sumitomo Corporation of America (Nippon Sharyo), Siemens, Stadler, and US Rail car. Siemens had submitted a an FRA-compliant design along with the non-compliant [[Siemens Desiro|Desiro]] design. Stadler had only submitted the non-compliant [[Stadler Rail GTW|GTW 2/6]] design. | The Sonoma Marin Area Regional Transit (SMART) Board issued a request for proposals to supply the agency with diesel multiple units. Proposals were not limited to being FRA-compliant nor Buy America compliant. Proposals were received from CAF, Sumitomo Corporation of America (Nippon Sharyo), Siemens, Stadler, and US Rail car. Siemens had submitted a an FRA-compliant design along with the non-compliant [[Siemens Desiro|Desiro]] design. Stadler had only submitted the non-compliant [[Stadler Rail GTW|GTW 2/6]] design. | ||
Sumitomo's proposal had scored best and it was recommended that the SMART Board award them the contract. The SMART Board placed a base order for 18 DMUs in December 2010. The contract includes options for 146 more units.<ref>[http://www.nipponsharyousa.com/tp101216.htm]</ref> | Sumitomo's proposal had scored best and it was recommended that the SMART Board award them the contract. The SMART Board placed a base order for 18 (later reduced to 14) DMUs in December 2010. The contract includes options for 146 more units.<ref>[http://www.nipponsharyousa.com/tp101216.htm Nippon Sharyo and Sumitomo Corporation Receive Contract for new North American standard Diesel Multiple Unit Cars from SMART]. Nippon Sharyo (press release). 16 December 2010.</ref> | ||
In February 2011, [[Metrolinx]] joined the competitively tendered order by SMART. Metrolinx has ordered 12 DMUs for use on the [[Union Pearson Express]] which will link Toronto's downtown to the airport.<ref>[http://www.cnw.ca/en/releases/archive/February2011/18/c4203.html Metrolinx Board of Directors approves purchase of vehicles for Air Rail Link] (Press release). 18 February 2011. Canadian Newswire. Retreived on 2011-02-19</ref> The option for six additional DMUs was taken in October 2011 and will allow for six 3-car trains. <ref>[http://www.sumitomocorp.com/file/DMU.pdf]. [[Sumitomo Corporation of America]]. Retrieved on 2012-08-15</ref> | |||
In February 2011, [[Metrolinx]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* [http://www2.sonomamarintrain.org/userfiles/file/Board%202010-11-10%20Agenda%20Packet2.pdf] | * [http://www2.sonomamarintrain.org/userfiles/file/Board%202010-11-10%20Agenda%20Packet2.pdf] | ||
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