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.