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SEPTA is modifying 24 used Bombardier Comet II railcars purchased from Montreal’s Exo for $8.58 million, expecting them to enter service in early 2027. The cars, built in 1988 and 1989, are being adapted to meet Federal Railroad Administration safety standards, including installing positive train control, modifying doors for high and low platforms, and replacing French-language signage. Eight of the 24 are cab cars, which will nearly double SEPTA’s current fleet of 10 and improve operational flexibility.
The additions will allow longer, less crowded trains and reduce station bypasses on Regional Rail, which has faced service disruptions due to aging Silverliner IV cars. SEPTA plans to award a $2 billion contract for new Silverliner VI cars in the first quarter of next year, with delivery expected about a decade later. The Montreal cars are in good condition, with no significant structural corrosion found, and will help meet demand until the new fleet arrives.
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