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St. Louis Car Company Highliner

Built by Bombardier, St. Louis Car Company

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1971–1979

Overview of the St. Louis Car Company Highliner

Discover the Metra Highliner, a distinguished Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) gracing the rail networks of the United States.

Built by Bombardier and St. Louis Car Company between 1971 and 1979, these robust trains are designed for efficiency and speed, reaching up to 130 km/h.

The Highliner series operates on a standard gauge of 1435 mm and features impressive dimensions with a width of 3.2 meters and a height of 4.82 meters, all powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

St. Louis Car Company Highliner technical specifications

Value
Built byBombardier, St. Louis Car Company · 1971–1979
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Width3.2 m10 ft 6 in
Height4.82 m15 ft 10 in
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Operators of the St. Louis Car Company Highliner

Railway companies that have operated the Highliner, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
MetraMETX HighlinerUnited States

St. Louis Car Company Highliner photos

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