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Re: Latest updates: R-179 order saga, R-160 CBTC for (L) line & special reports ... |
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Posted by Stephen Bauman on Tue Jan 24 23:02:52 2012, in response to Re: Latest updates: R-179 order saga, R-160 CBTC for (L) line & special reports ..., posted by J trainloco on Tue Jan 24 20:30:16 2012. The L will ALWAYS have it's own dedicated fleet, at least until they replace Siemens' equipment.The Siemens' equipment will have to be replaced because neither NYCT nor Siemens will be able to maintain it in a cost effective manner. It's replacement date will coincide with the Montague St tunnel receiving CBTC. That's when yard moves will introduce 20 minute delays. I believe that a few people in NYCT realize this. That's why they are limiting the number of R160's equipped to operate on the 14th St Line to a bare minimum. All these DCS units will have to be replaced and declared a total loss. They are cutting those losses by converting only 64 cars. |
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