Railcar and Railcar Facilities Investments

Metro operates over 1,200 railcars, more than half of which are new 7000-series railcars. 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 improvements/retrofits at railyards, to partially mitigate near-term railcar maintenance facility constraints and improve operational efficiencies
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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, has opened an assembly plant in Hagerstown, MD, creating local jobs and returning Metro’s investment to the local economy.