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Silverliner V
Topic Started: Aug 27 2009, 09:18 AM (1,825 Views)
Nabi60SFW9620	Aug 27 2009, 09:18 AM Post #1
Foamer Posts: 2,129 Group: Members Member #10 Joined: February 21, 2005	Is there any word on whether or not SEPTA is still getting the Silverliner Vs? If so when are they scheduled to arrive?



Van2006ko	Aug 27 2009, 09:21 AM Post #2
Foamer Posts: 2,528 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: February 16, 2005	yes and go here for the latest status on them... http://railroad.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=72&t=60491&start=120



Frankford5905	Sep 16 2009, 10:12 PM Post #3
Advanced Transit Fan Posts: 233 Group: Admin Member #2 Joined: February 16, 2005	Well despite the fact that this board is suppose to cover all modes of transit most members tend to ignore rail! Well while everyone was obsessing over the hybrids a Silverliner V left South Korea bound for Philly! Quote: Hyundai Rotem Ships its first EMU railcars to US - To export 120 Electrics Multiple Units by 2010 - Railcars to be finished in Hyundai Rotem's production plant in US - Total 326 units, 1 trillion won (KRW) exported to US in the past 3 years - Powering up to export high speed trains to the US market Hyundai Rotem, an affiliate company of the Hyundai Motor Group, seeking to agressively tap the US market. Hyundai Rotem has announced that it has shipped over the first railcar to the US for SEPTA( the Southeastern Philadelphia Transportation Authority) on 1, Sept. at the Masan Port. The cars, that were shipped to Philadelphia, are SKD(Semi Knock Down) products that will be finished at Hyundai Rotem's production plant. In May 2006, Hyundai Rotem won the contract for 120 units $270 million dollars (USD)from SEPTA, setting aside competitors from Japan and Canada. After two years of designing and engineering, the first car was finally shipped for completion. Hyundai Rotem also held a mock-up assessment session in Philadelphia, where the car was highly acknowledged for its quality. Hyundai Rotem will finish producing the SEPTA EMU's, total 120 units, by 2010. Hyundai Rotem's plant in Philadelphia will start its operation in Nov, 2009. Once the production stars, it is expected to create 350 jobs for the local people and contribute to the community. Prior to this project most of the railcars in the states were provided by Alstom and Bombardier, due to the strict durability and safety standards. In 2006, Hyundai Rotem has succeeded in breaking into the US market by achieving RAMS(Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety) which ensures the quality and reliability of the railcars, for the Hong Kong EMU project and aggressively appealing its improved quality to the US market. An official of Hyundai Rotem said, "The US railway market size is about 2 billion dollars and investments for railway infrastructure such as high speed trains and subway for metropolitan cities is expected to increase." He added, "Through the success of this project Hyundai Rotem is seeking to win the high speed train contract." In the past 3 years Hyundai Rotem has won the contract for the SEPTA(South East Philadelphia Train Authorities) EMU p, Bi-level coaches for Los Angeles and bi-level commuter coaches for Boston, a total of 326units amounting to 1 trillion won



TRANSIT_FREAK	Sep 16 2009, 11:42 PM Post #4
Simpsonized! Posts: 2,647 Group: Members Member #865 Joined: August 2, 2007	Frankford5905 Sep 16 2009, 10:12 PM Well despite the fact that this board is suppose to cover all modes of transit most members tend to ignore rail! Well while everyone was obsessing over the hybrids a Silverliner V left South Korea bound for Philly! I can't wait til it gets here!



buswizard	Sep 17 2009, 08:15 AM Post #5
^^^ My sister needs a copy Posts: 1,647 Group: Members Member #2,659 Joined: September 22, 2008	Thanks, Victory5905, for the info. From what I am sure, they look more like subway cars than like the older Silverliners. I hope they are quiet. Edited by buswizard, Sep 17 2009, 08:15 AM.



redarrow5591	Sep 17 2009, 04:19 PM Post #6
Light Rail and Railroad Historian Posts: 939 Group: Members Member #29 Joined: April 23, 2005	I'll see if they survive the trip first. My Estimates Korea to Panama = 7500 Miles Panama Canal Transit = 250 Miles Panama to Philadelphia via the Florida Keys = 4000 Miles Total Trip = 11750 Miles 11750/15 MPH (12 knots) = 783 hours = 33 days. Assuming it left two days later than the picture (Sept. 3rd) it still wouldn't be calling Philadelphia until the second week in October, give or take a few days because of hurricane season (why take the risk). I'd say start looking at the big active Delaware River docks mid October for that ship.



septa105R5	Sep 24 2009, 01:18 PM Post #7
Super Transit Expert from Wayne (Main Line) to King of Prussia Posts: 384 Group: Members Member #304 Joined: February 8, 2007	redarrow5591 Sep 17 2009, 04:19 PM I'll see if they survive the trip first. My Estimates Korea to Panama = 7500 Miles Panama Canal Transit = 250 Miles Panama to Philadelphia via the Florida Keys = 4000 Miles Total Trip = 11750 Miles 11750/15 MPH (12 knots) = 783 hours = 33 days. Assuming it left two days later than the picture (Sept. 3rd) it still wouldn't be calling Philadelphia until the second week in October, give or take a few days because of hurricane season (why take the risk). I'd say start looking at the big active Delaware River docks mid October for that ship. Can't wait to ride them soon. I wonder I how they perform especially on the R5 Thorndale Line (That's where I frequently ride it).



TransitChuckG	Sep 24 2009, 01:23 PM Post #8
Foamer Posts: 1,601 Group: Members Member #15 Joined: February 24, 2005	Quote: Can't wait to ride them soon. I wonder I how they perform especially on the R5 Thorndale Line (That's where I frequently ride it) Me,too. that's my home line. Whitford station.



Bus Guy 8202	Sep 24 2009, 05:09 PM Post #9
The 113-119 Spotter Posts: 1,201 Group: Members Member #2,623 Joined: June 11, 2008	I wanna see them on the R2 Marcus Hook!!!



Jayayess1190	Sep 24 2009, 05:33 PM Post #10
Foamer Posts: 1,091 Group: Members Member #42 Joined: September 2, 2005	So the are the 5's eventually replacing all the 2-4's? For now I know they are replacing 2 and 3's. Edited by Jayayess1190, Sep 24 2009, 05:33 PM.



Van2006ko	Sep 24 2009, 05:42 PM Post #11
Foamer Posts: 2,528 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: February 16, 2005	redarrow5591 Sep 17 2009, 04:19 PM I'll see if they survive the trip first. My Estimates Korea to Panama = 7500 Miles Panama Canal Transit = 250 Miles Panama to Philadelphia via the Florida Keys = 4000 Miles Total Trip = 11750 Miles 11750/15 MPH (12 knots) = 783 hours = 33 days. Assuming it left two days later than the picture (Sept. 3rd) it still wouldn't be calling Philadelphia until the second week in October, give or take a few days because of hurricane season (why take the risk). I'd say start looking at the big active Delaware River docks mid October for that ship. Dude you seriously have too much time on your hands. You forgot to factor in the 15-20% waiting time.



redarrow5591	Sep 24 2009, 05:53 PM Post #12
Light Rail and Railroad Historian Posts: 939 Group: Members Member #29 Joined: April 23, 2005	Van2006ko Sep 24 2009, 05:42 PM redarrow5591 Sep 17 2009, 04:19 PM I'll see if they survive the trip first. My Estimates Korea to Panama = 7500 Miles Panama Canal Transit = 250 Miles Panama to Philadelphia via the Florida Keys = 4000 Miles Total Trip = 11750 Miles 11750/15 MPH (12 knots) = 783 hours = 33 days. Assuming it left two days later than the picture (Sept. 3rd) it still wouldn't be calling Philadelphia until the second week in October, give or take a few days because of hurricane season (why take the risk). I'd say start looking at the big active Delaware River docks mid October for that ship. Dude you seriously have too much time on your hands. You forgot to factor in the 15-20% waiting time. Dude, you're right!! If you haven't noticed, those numbers are not accurate because you still have to get past Hawaii and its not taking into account extra stops which can add weeks onto delivery. I'm REALLY going to be pressing for checking for salt water contamination in the car systems and frame.



silverliner_2	Sep 25 2009, 11:14 AM Post #13
Cab signal supporter. Railroad engineer. Girl chaser. Transit fan. Totally unpredictable! Posts: 321 Group: Members Member #36 Joined: June 2, 2005	Jayayess1190 Sep 24 2009, 05:33 PM So the are the 5's eventually replacing all the 2-4's? For now I know they are replacing 2 and 3's. The Silverliner V's are replacing just the Silverliner 2's and 3's and the Comet I set....



septa105R5	Sep 25 2009, 10:22 PM Post #14
Super Transit Expert from Wayne (Main Line) to King of Prussia Posts: 384 Group: Members Member #304 Joined: February 8, 2007	Jayayess1190 Sep 24 2009, 05:33 PM So the are the 5's eventually replacing all the 2-4's? For now I know they are replacing 2 and 3's. The Silverliner IV will remain in service for couple more years before it will be replaced by add on Silverliner V or the proposed new Silverlienr VI rail car.



SouthernSeptaRida215	Sep 28 2009, 10:11 AM Post #15
Southern Depot PTV Co-Leader & Correspondent. Posts: 369 Group: Members Member #2,708 Joined: July 5, 2009	In case anyone is wondering the ROTEM Company is located on East Oregon Ave. where the 7 & G to Columbus Commons passby.



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