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9/6/2022
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's board last week awarded an $811 million contract to CAF USA Inc. for the delivery of 102 Green Line Type 10 "Supercar" trolleys.
The contract is a key part of the Green Line Transformation Program, which seeks to improve service reliability, accessibility and safety — including achieving a state of good repair — on the Green Line, MBTA officials said in a press release.
The new cars will be 40 feet longer than current Green Line rail cars and will feature wider door openings to maximize capacity and efficiency. The design also includes all low-floor boarding to eliminate stairs for passenger entry. Additional accessibility upgrades include bridge plates at double-leaf doors. The Type 10 cars also provide state-of-the-art enhanced communications systems.
The new cars will also employ the latest generation of crash-safety technology, MBTA officials said. The design includes a closed operator cab with increased visibility.
The Type 10 vehicles are currently in the procurement phase, with the design phase scheduled to begin this fall. The cars will be in design for a few years before pilot vehicles are introduced to the system.