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Passenger Train, MTBA Bi-level Commuter

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NamePassenger Train, MTBA Bi-level Commuter
RegionNorth America
CategoryRail
TypePassenger Train
SubTypeCommuter
VarietyBi Level
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries (Details)
EraNA Era V: Modern Diesel (1979 - Present)
Year(s) of Production1991



History: Kawasaki has delivered 107 Bi-level commuter coaches to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority since 1991.
Bi-level coaches, which provide more seating capacity and comfort without changing the length of entire train, are put into service as a solution to overcrowded commuter lines. There are two models: CTC (Control Trailer Coach) which has the driver's cab on one end, and BTC (Blind Trailer Coach) which has no drivers cab. Passenger seating capacities for each model are 175 and 185 for CTC and BTC respectively. Fixed cross seats are arranged with a table between the center seats to allow commuters to work en-route. These cars employ air suspension systems that provide superior ride quality and comfort for the commuters.

Railroad/Company:
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. (KHI) (川崎重工業株式会社 Kawasaki Jūkōgyō Kabushiki-gaisha) /kaʊ.əˈsɑːki/ is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of motorcycles, heavy equipment, aerospace and defense equipment, rolling stock and ships. It is also active in the production of industrial robots, gas turbines, boilers and other industrial products. The company is named after its founder Shōzō Kawasaki, and has dual headquarters in Chūō-ku, Kobe and Minato, Tokyo.

KHI is known as one of the three major heavy industrial manufacturers of Japan, alongside Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and IHI. Prior to World War II, KHI was part of the Kobe Kawasaki zaibatsu, which included Kawasaki Steel and Kawasaki Kisen. After the war, KHI became part of the DKB Group (keiretsu).

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Item created by: Powderman on 2021-03-12 15:19:36. Last edited by Powderman on 2021-03-12 15:22:26

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