 Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) for
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NICTD: Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
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This suburban commuter EMU for NICTD runs from Millennium station in downtown Chicago, along the south shore of Lake Michigan, to South Bend, Indiana. The train contains a large portion of U.S. made equipment with its final assembly in the U.S., thanks to Buy America
Act. Its capability of a single car run offers flexible options with demand fluctuations. |
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Car Type
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Electric Multi Unit
Car with driving cabs
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Model
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Mc
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Track Gauge
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4’ 8-1/2” (1435mm)
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Electric Power Supply
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1500VDC from Overhead Catenary
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Max. Passenger Capacity(Seating Capacity)
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(93 or
90 seats when 2 wheelchair securing spaces are used)
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Tare Weight
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118000lbs (53.5ton)
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Principal Dimensions
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Length
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85’ 0”(25908mm)
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Width
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10’ 6”(3200mm)
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Height
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15’ 11”(4851mm)
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Truck
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ND-312 Fabricated
Truck
Wheelbase: 8’ 2
1/2” (2502mm)
Wheel Dia.: 36”
(914mm)
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Coupler
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Tight
lock coupler with electric coupler SW-800-7
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Maximum Speed
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79mph (126kph)
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Control System
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Cam-shaft
controller with
dynamic brake
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Brake Equipment
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26C automatic brake incl. dynamic brake.
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Year Delivered
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1981-1983
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