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1/9/2007



Rail News: Passenger Rail

MBTA to purchase locomotives, commuter-rail coaches


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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) soon will begin accepting bids for new rolling stock.

The authority plans to purchase 38 new diesel electric passenger locomotives and 75 bi-level commuter-rail coaches. The locomotives will be fuel efficient and environmentally friendly, MBTA said.