M-7 (railcar)

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The M-7 is an electric multiple unit railroad car built by Bombardier, with delivery beginning in 2002. The cars were ordered by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York) for the Long Island Rail Road (M7) and Metro-North Railroad (M7A). They replaced the M1 railcars, which had previously provided electric service on these lines. They run on third rail power. There are two different versions, owing to the different electrical and signalling systems on the LIRR and Metro-North. The cars are in married pairs. The B Cars contain a handicapped accessible restroom, and are assigned odd-number designations. Each car contains a complete set of controls for an engineer, conductor, or brakeman.

LIRR M-7 service began October 30, 2002 and Metro-North's first M-7 started scheduled service in April 2004. A new eight-car M7 train costs $18 million.

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M7's in service at Saint Albans, on a 10-car local to Babylon.
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M7's in service at Saint Albans, on a 10-car local to Babylon.
The Interior of an M7A B Car.
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The Interior of an M7A B Car.
  • M-7 Electric Multiple Unit – New York, USA
  • Operators: Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad
  • Length 25,908 mm - 85' 0
  • Width 3,200 mm - 10'
  • Max. Speed 160 km/h - 100 mph
  • Seated Passengers: 110 (A car); 102 (B car)
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