Bombardier to refurbish MARC push-pull cars
July 20, 2007
Bombardier Transportation announced today that it has won a $14 million contract with the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) for the refurbishment and overhaul of 34 MARC IIB push-pull commuter cars. Work will cover the car body, trucks, HVAC, brakes, door controls, and other systems and components. The project will also include addition of new bike racks. Work will be carried out at Bombardier's overhaul facilities in Kanona, N.Y. The cars will be returned to service by 2010.