Caltrain will ship its retired diesel fleet to the Municipality of Lima, Peru to proceed working passenger service.
An official solicitation course of was initiated to discover a new dwelling for this long-serving gear. Lima, Peru expressed its need to accumulate all the retired fleet. Following negotiations with the federal government of Lima, Caltrain has finalized an settlement that can switch 90 retired gallery vehicles and 19 diesel locomotives to Peru. Caltrain might be reimbursed over $6 million for the retired automobiles.
The settlement between Caltrain and Lima will assist Peru in its sustainability and mobility enhancements. The retired trains will allow 1000’s of riders to take pleasure in a brand new regional commuter rail line that gives vital environmental advantages by decreasing car site visitors and greenhouse fuel emissions.
The U.S. Division of State, U.S. Division of Commerce, and the Bay Space Air High quality Administration District (BAAMQD) supported this settlement for its environmental and mobility advantages, and for its means to strengthen ties between the USA and Peru.
In September, Caltrain launched its new electrified schedule, remodeling the 160-year-old San Francisco to San Jose rail hall from diesel to electrical energy. Caltrain is presently working 100% renewable, zero-emission service with high-performance, state-of-the-art electrical trains. Caltrain riders now take pleasure in quicker, extra frequent, and quieter trains. Important ridership progress has occurred with the introduction of the brand new service and expertise.
As a part of the Caltrain electrification venture, these gallery automobile and diesel locomotive fleet had been formally retired. This gear was constructed between 1985 and 1987. They served thousands and thousands of riders all through practically 40 years of service and have supported the expansion of Caltrain and the encompassing area over time. Caltrain just lately acquired a waiver from the BAAQMD permitting it to maintain the locomotives in operation reasonably than being scrapped.
“This settlement will assist Peru embrace a extra sustainable future whereas additionally bringing thousands and thousands of {dollars} to assist us hold Caltrain working,” stated Caltrain Govt Director Michelle Bouchard. “Our former Caltrain passenger vehicles and locomotives will allow the beginning of latest commuter rail service in larger Lima, cleaner air for commuters and neighborhood members and the entry to alternative that nice public transportation supplies. ¡Todos a bordo!”
“These trains have an extended and proud legacy of service that we’re proud to go alongside to the folks of Peru,” stated Caltrain Board Chair Dev Davis. “The F40s maintain a particular place within the coronary heart of prepare fanatics, and there’s no higher process for them than to maintain serving to folks get the place they should go.”
To rejoice execution of the settlement and the sturdy ties between the USA and Peru, Caltrain Govt Director Michelle Bouchard will characterize the railroad on the Asia-Pacific Financial Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima on Saturday, Nov. 16. Representatives of Lima, the U.S. State Division, and different dignitaries will be a part of Caltrain in celebrating this partnership.
Supply: “Caltrain Diesel Fleet to Deliver Passenger Rail Service to Peru,” Nov. 15, 2024 Caltrain information launch.
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