原始標題
Amtrak unveils new trains that will replace aging fleet.
美鐵Amtrak公開新型車廂將用來取代舊型車廂
新聞網址
https://reurl.cc/LXqAQ9
發表日期
2022/12/16
全文完整內容
The routes include the Amtrak Northeast Regional, Empire Service, Virginia Services, Keystone Service, Downeaster, Cascades, Maple Leaf, New Haven/Springfield Service, Palmetto, Carolinian, Pennsylvanian, Vermonter, Ethan Allen Express and Adirondack.
簡單說就是現有客車用Amfleet車廂的路線
包含東北走廊(及其延伸線)、中部都會區路線、美西路線跟部分長程路線
The trains will reportedly replace the carrier's 50-year-old rolling stock, according to The Washington Post.
這些路線使用近50歲的Amfleet車廂
都將會被這次的更新計畫取代
http://i.imgur.com/mdAor4y.jpg
"As we invest in the future, Amtrak is leading the way with a new era of rail," Amtrak President Roger Harris said in a statement. "Our new trains will transform the Amtrak experience with significant environmental benefits, a progressive design and world-class amenities."
Amtrak執行長Roger Harris說：當我們為未來投資，Amtrak將為鐵路帶來新世代
又說：這些新車將以顯著的環境效益、先進的設計與世界級的便利設施來改變Amtrak的體驗
According to the company, the "future" of Amtrak will include panoramic windows, speeds of up to 125 miles per hour, self-service food options, wayfinding with a color-coded system, enhanced comfort with spacious seating, enhanced lighting, improved technology and a greener impact.
根據Amtrak，新車擁有全景式窗戶、最高時速達125mph(201kph)、自助式食物服務、以顏色編碼的座位導引系統(JR東那套?)、寬敞舒適的座椅(改成皮椅最好會好坐啦XD)、加強照明、增強科技以及更綠能的設計
The new trains are more fuel efficient and produce 90% less particulate emissions in diesel operations.
新車在柴油機車頭牽引的模式下
比以往的方式能節省高達九成的能源排放
The new trains are part of a "larger transformation" Amtrak said will "revolutionize" its experience, including new Acela trains, major infrastructure projects, service expansion, station upgrades, modernization efforts and improved track capacity along the Northeast Corridor.
這些新車是這次Amtrak大改變的一部分而已
其餘包含Acela Livery新車、大型基礎建設、擴大服務、車站升級、現代化的設施以及增加東北走廊的運能
A share of Amtrak’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding will support the procurement of Airo trains, which will be manufactured by Siemens in California.
這次的新車叫做Airo
由西門子公司得標 在加州的工廠製造
(這次西門子公司賺爛了 Amtrak所有新車都他們的)
"Americans deserve modern, safe, reliable passenger rail service, and introducing brand new rail cars is a major step towards improving the daily experience of commuters and travelers who depend on Amtrak," said Federal Railroad Administration Administrator Amit Bose.
聯邦鐵路管理局(FRA)局長說：美國人應享受現代、安全、可靠的鐵路系統，引進新車是改善依賴Amtrak的通勤者或旅行者日常體驗的重要的一步
"This year, FRA provided nearly $4.3 billion in annual funding to support these improvements, and with President Biden’s historic investments in Amtrak, we’re poised to make intercity passenger rail an even more efficient, convenient and accessible mode of travel for Americans," he added.
他也說到：今年FRA提供近43億美金的資金來支持這些改進，加上拜登對Amtrak的歷史性投資，我們準備讓城際鐵路運輸成為美國人有更有效、舒適、進步的移動方式。
心得感想
拜Amtrak Joe拜登總統所賜
換完電頭、柴頭、Acela後
再來就是要換年近半百的Amfleet車廂
這次新車叫做Airo 為西門子Venture系列
差異在有無駕駛拖車
預計2026開始更換
目前Amtrak Midwest已經使用該款車廂
不過因為現在都是現代歐風的設計
所以以往那種舒適絨毛風的"Coach"
也就不復存在了
Coach class
http://i.imgur.com/TwufrX0.jpg
Business class
http://i.imgur.com/SCtZPAm.jpg
也因為這樣 座椅固定無法再做旋轉
不過文中有提到座位導引系統
代表之後Amtrak也要採訂票即配位制？
目前的訂票是買到票後上車自己找位子坐
部分路線是會有站務員在現場才會告知座位
所以是否靠窗靠走道就是憑運氣
如果有導入新的配位系統
或許可以優先選位
避免坐到與車行方向相反的位子
其實老美也很討厭這種座位
通常正向的沒位子了 這種最後才被坐走
另外就是因為Airo有駕駛拖車
(車頭跟ALC-42長的一模一樣= =)
所以機車頭到端點站不用再調頭了
或許也是ALC-42/SC-44駕駛端只設一側的關係
再來要更換的就是Superliner雙層客車了
不過國外沒有類似的設計
所以Amtrak自己也很苦惱
不過Superliner真的太特殊了
要不是沒有提供wifi 還真不希望他退役哩~
#PTTRailway