Atlanta, GA
Wabtec to Improve Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Passenger Comfort with new HVAC Systems
PITTSBURGH, July 20, 2022 — Wabtec Company (NYSE: WAB) introduced in the present day a contract to produce heating, air flow, and air-con (HVAC) items for 56 new Stadler trains that might be operated by the Metropolitan Atlanta Speedy Transit Authority (MARTA). The state-of-the-art programs will present passengers with a cushty commute, particularly in the course of the sizzling and humid Atlanta summers.
“We’re proud to be supporting the fleet renewal for Atlanta’s public transit system and develop our transit operations in america,” mentioned Pino Cordini, Managing Director for Wabtec’s Transit section. “Our service-proven HVAC system will enhance the passenger expertise by offering a cushty cabin setting on MARTA trains no matter excessive seasonal temperature.”
Beneath this contract, Wabtec will present 336 HVAC items. 224 might be put in in passenger automobiles and 112 items in driver cabins.
The flat, double-sided roof items are designed to be mounted in the course of automobiles and have air dealing with on all sides. This particular design offers extra cooling and heating capability.
The HVAC order represents the newest chapter in Wabtec’s profitable collaboration with Stadler and marks the primary subway order with the automotive builder in america. Within the up to date settlement, initially signed in 2019, Stadler will provide 56 CQ400 trainsets with 4 automobiles every. The trains might be assembled on the Stadler plant in Salt Lake Metropolis.
“Public transport initiatives in U.S. cities are growing,” added Cordini. “Wabtec is proud to leverage its international experience assist ship protected, snug transit programs to the metro Atlanta area.”
Atlanta is the ninth-largest metropolis in america. The MARTA rail community consists of 4 heavy rail strains. The Blue and Inexperienced strains journey east-west, whereas the Crimson and Gold strains type a north-south axis. With 38 stations unfold throughout 48 miles (77 km) of strains, the rail line carries 217,000 passengers a day.
About Wabtec
Wabtec Company (NYSE: WAB) is concentrated on creating transportation options that transfer and enhance the world. The corporate is a number one international supplier of kit, programs, digital options and value-added companies for the freight and transit rail industries, in addition to the mining, marine and industrial markets. Wabtec has been a pacesetter within the rail business for over 150 years and has a imaginative and prescient to realize a zero-emission rail system within the U.S. and worldwide. Go to Wabtec’s web site at: www.wabteccorp.com.
Atlanta, GA
Georgia elects first representative born after 2000
Rep. Bryce Berry, 23, won his race for the 56th district in a landslide. That makes Berry, born in 2001, Georgia’s first representative to be born after the year 2000.
Atlanta, GA
NBA postpones Houston Rockets v Atlanta Hawks game for winter storm
The game between the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks scheduled for Saturday has been postponed because of a winter storm.
The NBA said the decision was made “to prioritize the safety of the players, fans and staff due to the severe weather and hazardous icy conditions in the Atlanta area”.
The league said a date for a rescheduled game will be announced at a later time. The Rockets’ team flight arrived in Atlanta before the postponement was announced.
A winter storm dumped snow and ice on the Atlanta area Friday and roads were expected to refreeze Saturday night.
Power outage numbers around Atlanta crept up Friday night as falling trees on power lines became a widespread issue. More than 110,000 customers were without electricity, mostly in the Atlanta area.
On Friday, four passengers were injured after a Delta Air Lines jet bound for Minneapolis aborted its takeoff. Delta spokesperson Morgan Durrant said the plane experienced an engine problem.
While the issue happened during the snowstorm that caused widespread cancellations and delays in Atlanta – the world’s busiest airport – officials couldn’t say if the problem was related to the weather.
The 201 passengers, two pilots and five flight attendants aboard evacuated the Boeing 757-300 using inflatable slides and were bused back to a concourse. One of the injured passengers was taken to a hospital, while three were treated at the airport for minor injuries.
Atlanta, GA
4 injured after Delta Air Lines flight aborted during takeoff in Atlanta
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