California State Rail Plan 2005-06 to 2015-16

2005-06 – 2015-16 California State Rail Plan
Figure 2D
Intercity Rail Rolling Stock Overhaul Program
Fiscal Year
($ in millions)
Projected Overhaul
Funding Needs
Projected Number
of Units for
Overhaul
2005-06 $ 13.8 48
2006-07 $ 14.4 52
2007-08 $ 13.8 66
2008-09 $ 9.3 43
2009-10 $ 13.2 36
2010-11 $ 12.7 72
2011-12 $ 13.5 53
2012-13 $ 13.8 58
2013-14 $ 14.1 64
2014-15 $ 14.5 66
2015-16 $ 16.5 74
In addition to the mid-life overhaul and separate overhaul of specific components,
the Department periodically updates or replaces specific equipment systems to
improve passenger amenities, safety, or function of the equipment. For example,
the Department is planning to replace the outdated destination sign system on the
California Car fleet with a new destination sign and automated passenger
information system that incorporates up-to-date passenger information system
technology. These new signs meet all current standards for audible and visual
messaging (including ADA requirements), real-time service messages, automated
train location and text uploading, diagnostics, and animated graphics. This system
will be applied to all 78 railcars in the Northern California fleet by 2006-07.
The 22 new Pacific Surfliner cars will have completed their three-year warranty
period in 2005. During the warranty period, the Department conducts regular
inspections, documents equipment failures, evaluates defects to determine fleetwide
impacts, and coordinates with Amtrak for repairs. In 2005, the Department
conducted a final three-year audit on the cars.
After the warranty period, the cars enter into Amtrak’s preventative maintenance
program with overhauls at four, six, and eight years. The Department oversees
this program.
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