Metro Advances 8000-Series Railcar Design With Hitachi

WMATA is working with Hitachi Rail on the design of 256 new 8000‑series railcars that will replace aging fleet equipment and increase passenger capacity. The collaboration is focused on finalizing vehicle design details, including an open‑gangway layout, ahead of future production and deployment.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

EQUIPMENT

Document type

Report

Source document

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Annual Transformation Report March 2024

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Who was awarded the equipment contract by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority?

Hitachi Rail was awarded this equipment contract by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, as recorded on March 1, 2024.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Equipment contract, documented as a report record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Annual Transformation Report March 2024 (Report), dated March 1, 2024 from Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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