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Electric multiple unit

Bombardier Red Line Series 3

Built by Bombardier

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1993–1994
86 units

Overview of the Bombardier Red Line Series 3

Discover the Red Line Series 3, an exceptional Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) designed for efficient urban transit.

Built by Bombardier between 1993 and 1994, these robust locomotives serve the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) in the United States.

Featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a generous car length of 21.18 meters, each unit offers comfortable seating for 50 passengers and operates on a 600 V DC third rail electric system.

The Red Line Series 3 embodies advanced engineering and reliable performance, making it a vital component of public transportation.

Bombardier Red Line Series 3 technical specifications

Value
Built byBombardier · 1993–199486 units
Electric systems
  • 600 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Capacity50 seats
Car length21.18 m69 ft 6 in
Width3.05 m10 ft 0 in
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Operators of the Bombardier Red Line Series 3

Railway companies that have operated the Red Line Series 3, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Massachusetts Bay Transit AuthorityMBTA Red Line Series 3United States

Bombardier Red Line Series 3 photos

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