CTA considers amendment to CRRC railcar contract

The CTA Finance, Audit and Budget Committee is reviewing an ordinance to amend its railcar contract with CRRC Sifang America JV and authorize additional funding. The action concerns procurement of CTA railcars, though the specific amount and revised term are not listed in the agenda.

Document date · August 12, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

EQUIPMENT

Renewal

Contract amendment to adjust funding and potentially scope for existing CTA railcar procurement with CRRC Sifang America JV.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Chicago Transit Authority Committee on Finance, Audit and Budget Agenda 2026-08-12

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the equipment contract by Chicago Transit Authority?

Crrc Sifang America Jv was awarded this equipment contract by Chicago Transit Authority, as recorded on August 12, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

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

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Chicago Transit Authority Committee on Finance, Audit and Budget Agenda 2026-08-12 (Agenda), dated August 12, 2026 from Chicago Transit Authority. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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