$301.5 million! CRRC takes 174 air-conditioned trains in Buenos Aires

Rail Transit Exhibition News CRRC Changchun Rail Coach Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of CRRC, was awarded by the Buenos Aires Municipal Government $301.5 million contract to fully renew the Metro Line B fleet. The line is the most frequently used metro line in the capital city, serving around 180,000 passengers per day, and CRRC will provide 174 new air-conditioned metro cars under the agreement It replaces the 60-year-old Japanese-made cars and the CAF 6000 trains, which have been in service for more than 20 years. The fleet will be unified and standardized, which not only optimizes the operation and service efficiency of the line, but also improves the convenience of maintenance.

The new car will be equipped with the following advanced features:

• Security surveillance cameras, audio-visual information release system

• Vandal-resistant LED lighting

• Longitudinal seat layout

• Reserve the hardware interface of the upgrade signal system to enhance driving safety

In order to ensure the smooth operation of the modern fleet, the relevant supporting infrastructure renovation works will also be carried out, including:

• The voltage was increased from 600V to 1,500V

• Systematic renewal of tracks and track-related equipment

It is reported that the first new train is expected to enter service in the first quarter of 2027

The mayor of Buenos Aires, Jorge Macri, said the update was a "historic step" towards making travel safer and more comfortable for residents and visitors. Combined with the simultaneous procurement of 40 cars on lines A and C, the action marks the city's largest investment in metro vehicles in a decade.

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