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title: Renovation of Metrolink cars – Canada
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# Renovation of Metrolink cars – Canada

![Renovation of Metrolink cars – Canada](https://www.systra.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/metrolink_canada.jpg)

**SYSTRA Canada teams are participating in a joint venture with the manufacturer
Talgo to revamp 50 rail cars for the American company Metrolink, in southern
California.

SYSTRA Canada has unique know-how in turnkey solutions for the renovation of
rolling stock. This expertise was chosen by Metrolink, which operates southern
passenger lines in California.

With Talgo, SYSTRA is working to improve the reliability and appearance of their
existing fleet (50 rail cars ordered, a further 71 optional), complying with
current standards and regulations, for the benefit of passengers and their
comfort. All the components of the cars will be renovated and modernised,
including the control voltage and battery system, lighting, passenger
communication system, heating system, ventilation and air-conditioning, door
operators and controls, repainting of the exterior, seat cushions, and floor
coverings.

All the renovation work is carried out at Talgo’s facilities in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. The delivery of the first cars to Metrolink is expected 450 days
after Notice to Proceed.

SYSTRA’s rail renovation activity includes many projects in North America. The
teams of the Rolling Stock business unit at SYSTRA Canada are working on various
improvement projects of rolling stock, including the refurbishment of 2-level
coaches for the prestigious Rocky Mountaineer’s GoldLeaf Service range in
Canada, and the procurement of a new fleet for VIA Rail (Canada).

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