The trains themselves do exist, as mentioned in the article, a test has already been run on that line. Some further research shows that this was with an Alstom Coradia iLint, a train of which more than 30 have already been built.
What you mention, painting, upholstery, … are simply standard finishing options and are not custom work. When it comes to customization, I quickly think of a different arrangement of the benches, possibly a different design of the balconies, undoubtedly better options for taking bicycles, for example, and that can go further by, for example, having a 3-piece set instead of a two-piece set. -empty copy desired for higher capacity. A different traveler information system, different setup of security cameras, a custom-made steering cabin, …
Things that are all possible if you purchase a large series of trains, but not if it concerns only 4 units. Believe me, I attended such discussions years ago when I still worked for the railways. There are many possibilities, and you can discuss down to the smallest detail. But with a budget of 60 million for 4 trains? No, he won’t.
2024-01-24 19:11:00
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