Also be noted: Amtrak and Alstom have also signed a long term contract which stipulates that Alstom will provide to Amtrak a technical support and spare parts and components for train maintenance. The train ordered by Amtrak is Avelia Liberty. The new train will be able to carry up to 33% more passengers, compared to the trains currently in service (Acela). It can reach the speed of 300 km / h but not exceeding at first, 257 km / h, which is the speed limit of the CNE infrastructure.
"The range of high speed trains of Alstom, which we called Avelia, are the most advanced trains, most reliable and safest in the world, said Jerome Wallut, Senior Vice President of Alstom North America . Avelia Liberty will offer not only a passenger’s experience with high quality but also a greater energy efficiency and an optimization of the life cycle costs. The contract award is the proof of the success of Alstom’s strategy of customer proximity. Thank to Amtrak for its trust and we are committed to making this project a success. "
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