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On February 17, 2022, the first batch of double-decker railway buses exported to Montreal, Canada developed by CRRC Tangshan Company was successfully delivered to the Montreal Transportation Bureau RTM (hereinafter referred to as RTM), which is the first time that the double-decker stainless steel railway buses of China's main line have been exported to the North American market, and the newly built vehicles will be used for the railway commuting needs of the people of Montreal, Canada.
(The picture shows the vehicle arriving at the user site)
On the day of delivery, the owner of RTM participated in the unloading and other work throughout the process, and visited the first batch of vehicles (the first batch of vehicles included a head car and a trailer), the owner expressed great satisfaction with the appearance and interior of the vehicle, and repeatedly thanked CRRC Tangshan for its efforts in promoting the project.
On June 15, 2017, the Montreal Double Decker Bus Project was signed by CRRC Tangshan and the Montreal Transportation Authority RTM of Canada, and the contract includes the development and manufacture of 24 stainless steel double-decker buses. In April 2019, RTM officially purchased 20 additional buses, with two orders totaling 44 double-decker buses, including 8 cab cars and 36 trailer models. The train is named "Smile", symbolizing the meaning of positivity, friendliness and harmony, and each train is up to 10 cars in groups, which can operate in quasi-alpine environmental conditions.
(The picture shows the appearance of the train)
Montreal, Canada, is one of the few cities in the world to implement a design industry-led economic development strategy, and has been awarded the title of "Capital of Design" by UNESCO. The Double-decker Bus in Montreal, Canada, developed by CRRC Tangshan Company, especially reflects the elements of "Design Capital" in the design of the appearance, emphasizes the simple design style of "made for Montreal", and integrates new modern design elements, which has achieved inheritance and innovation in design. The metallic appearance of the natural color of the train stainless steel reflects the sense of internationalization and fashion, the front design line is smooth, the shape is complete, and the edge lines on both sides are slightly curved, which not only meets the needs of aerodynamics, but also forms a visual effect of rigidity and softness under the collocation of the overall front line. In addition to the head car, the train's carriage is based on the metallic body, and the ring LOGO of ALLO EXO, which is lined up according to the order of the carriages, has become one of the design highlights, bringing vitality and rhythm to the entire train and increasing the recognition of the train.
(The picture shows the renderings of the train interior)
Montreal, Canada is a livable city. The Montreal double-decker bus developed by CRRC Tangshan focuses on livability and focuses on meeting the individual needs of local passengers in its research and development. The interior of the car adopts a 2+2 seat arrangement, and the seats are covered with black and white colors, which is a continuation and innovation of the consistent style of The Montreal double-decker bus. Inside the carriage, the soft light emitted by the warm light strip provides good lighting conditions for passengers to rest or read. There are ventilation grilles on both sides above the illumination, creating a warm and comfortable riding environment for passengers.
In the process of project implementation in Montreal, Canada, RTM and CRRC Tangshan project team jointly overcame the new crown epidemic, language barriers, cycle tension and other difficulties, in order to achieve vehicle delivery as soon as possible, CRRC Tangshan Company and RTM innovation using network remote video monitoring, witnessing to promote the project, the project team to achieve 24 hours and RTM no time difference, transparent docking, real-time sharing, communication and solve technical problems in the production and test process. On November 4, 2021, the first batch of cars reached the factory state, the quality managers of both sides successfully signed the delivery authorization letter, officially completed the factory acceptance and delivery, RTM fully affirmed the work of CRRC Tangshan Company and issued a letter of thanks.
(The picture shows the scene of the vehicle loading and shipping)
With the delivery of the first batch of cars in the Canadian project, it marks a new breakthrough for CRRC Tangshan to achieve a new breakthrough in the development of American standard trunk line railway passenger cars from market development to product delivery. Technically, it has overcome the core technologies of American Standard high-strength stainless steel body, collision energy absorption management, air conditioning system integration, fire protection, anti-overturning, anti-de-orbit, double-decker vehicle weight management, etc., and formed a perfect American Standard rail vehicle testing, testing and quality management system, so that the design and manufacturing capabilities of American Standard trunk rail vehicles have reached a new level. At the same time, it has achieved win-win cooperation with multinational groups in business, laying a solid foundation for expanding the international rail transit equipment market.
Source: CRRC Tangshan He Jingwei reports by Zhang Yang Photography
Editor: Song Wei
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