Faiveley gets parts order for Toronto light rail cars
Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief
Faiveley Transport announced Wednesday it will provide equipment for the first 204 light rail vehicles being provided by Bombardier Transportation to Toronto Transit Commission. TTC could exercise an option expanding the order to 410 cars.
Faiveley said it will provide a traditional Light Rail Vehicle brake system including electronic control, hydraulic power units, and hydraulic calipers. Discs and magnetic track brakes will also be supplied. The hydraulic brake components will be manufactured in North America.
The company said it will also provide the complete door system (four doors per LRV), including a ramp access for disabled passengers. The single and double sliding plug doors are electrically powered.
Saint-Denis Cedex, France-based Faiveley described its order as “a major breakthrough reinforcing Faiveley’s presence in the North American market.” Faiveley Transport USA is located in Exton, Pa.
