Railcar and Railcar Facilities Investments
Metro operates over 1,200 railcars, more than half of which are new 7000-series railcars. In Fiscal Year 2023, we're planning to invest $303 million in railcars and associated facilities. These investments are organized into three subcategories:
- Railcar acquisition, including future 8000-series trains
- Maintenance and overhaul work, including preventive maintenance work to keep the fleet safe and reliable for customers
- Facility upgrades and improvements, including a new Metrorail Heavy Rail & Overhaul facility to provide additional railcar maintenance capacity and accommodate the increase in demand for additional track maintenance and associated equipment
Here are a few featured projects:
8000-series Railcars
The 8000-series railcars will improve on the design and features of the 7000-series cars. The company building the railcars, Hitachi, will open an assembly plant Hagerstown, MD, which will create local jobs and return Metro’s investment to the local economy. Read more
Heavy Repair and Overhaul Facility
The new Heavy Repair and Overhaul Facility planned for Landover, MD will improve the efficiency of railcar maintenance by consolidating overhaul operations into one facility while providing workers with a modern facility and shop equipment. Read more
