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Amtrak puts out RFP for new and rebuilt locomotives.
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<p>[quote user="YoHo1975"]The bulk off issues appear to be build quality which doesn't reflect well on Progress/EMD[/quote]</p> <p>The build quality is currently the largest issues. Before there were problems with the urea system that led to locomotive break-downs. EMD replaced improperly constructed urea tank and had to modify urea piping. Additionally there were software failures leading to wrong load meter readings.</p> <p>But delays started earlier with design failures (access ladders, handholds, headlight accessability etc) and issues with suppliers.</p> <p>Perhaps the project got a hit at EMD when they lost the IDOT Multi-State Procurement though they thought they had a home field advantage.<br />Regards, Volker.</p> <p> </p>
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