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TriMet Streetcar Prototype - Final Report Summary

This report documents the FTA-funded effort led by TriMet, the City of Portland (City), and Portland Streetcar, Inc. (PSI) to domestically manufacture a streetcar for operation in the Portland Streetcar system. 

TriMet Streetcar Prototype - Final Report

This report documents the effort led by TriMet, the City of Portland (City), and Portland Streetcar, Inc. (PSI) to domestically manufacture a streetcar for operation in the Portland Streetcar system. 

WMATA Energy Storage Demonstration Project Report Summary

The WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) Metrorail System is the second busiest rapid transit system in the U.S. and includes 6 lines with more than 117 route-miles of track and 91 passenger stations. The trains are powered by more than 100 traction-power substations across the...

WMATA Energy Storage Demonstration Project Report

This report summarizes the experience and the test results from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Energy Storage Demonstration Project, a project that was partially funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). WMATA worked jointly with Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc., and...