METRO Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
MARTA and Stadler signed the contract for 254 METRO train cars in Atlanta on November 14th, 2019. The contract includes two options for 50 additional cars each. The contract is valued at over 600 million US dollars.
In terms of units, this is the largest contract that Stadler has received thus far. For Stadler this is also the first large METRO contract in the US. Beginning of 2021, MARTA and Stadler agreed on the vehicle configuration which resulted in 224 rail cars, 56 4-car trainsets respectively. The trainsets are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and are easily accessible for persons with reduced mobility. The bright interior design with wide aisles and open gangway, make the 309 feet (94.2 meter) long METRO trains comfortable and user-friendly for all passengers. Moreover, the state-of-the-art metro cars feature luggage storage space much more digital Passenger information, spacious seating and standing areas to lighten the journey to the largest airport in the United States, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Aerodynamic design, unique exterior and interior lighting, State of the Art Propulsion and Train Control Systems will re-define the journey with MARTA and the METRO market in the North American continent.
Technical features
Technology
Digitalized Passenger Information System
Revolution in US Metro design
Wireless charging for Passengers
Uniquely designed front mask lighting
Spacious operators cab design
State of the Art propulsion Technology
Maximum running gear ride comfort
Comfort
Optimal access provided for passengers with special needs (ADA)
Improved Layout – dedicated storage for bikes and strollers
Windscreens improve protection from weather and have infotainment included
Open gangway design for easy transition and disembarking
Improved indirect and direct cabin lighting
State-of-the-art Air-conditioning and distribution
Dedicated preferred seating
Personnel
Maximum comfort and safety for Operators
Ease of maintenance for personnel
Hostler Panel to maneuver easily in the yard
Maintenance (accessibility, maintainability, reliability) centered design
Reliability / Availability / Maintainability / Safety
Advanced European Crash Standards
Needlepoint Bi-Polar Ionization System (healthier air)
Improved air quality
Dedicated Wheelchair areas
State of the Art CCTV system
Modern onboard train control System (ATC)