New DART Train Fleet 3

[jeffdarga100]

I think DART connects Dallas to Dublin.

[Streetcar1743]

@jeffdarga100 I assume you are talking Dublin's transit system called DART.  Because if there is a real connection, passengers would need to travel to a port by DART bus or train, then change to a ship, and then to another DART train or bus.

[superdart75]

Actually DART started it's rail service in 1996. No one can really answer why it's not a level-boarding system. The new SLRV has a level boarding low floor for MI, stroller and bicycle passengers.

[Lukelr]

Is DART one of the first light rail systems in the US? I look at 0:04 and notice that there are steps onto the train, whereas most light rail systems now, Minneapolis, Charlotte, Seattle...have "low floor" trains that are level with the platform. Just found it interesting.

[bearchoirfan]

The engine (motor) sounds to be a Hitachi or TDK, both Japanese.

[tommyboy6181]

@bearchoirfan According to Kinki Sharyo, Toyo Denki AC motors with IGBT inveters on 68 of the cars, AEG (AdTranz) AC motors with GTO inverters on 95 cars.

[superdart75]

Dallas Area Rapid Transit

[JLP228]

Dublin Area Rapid Transit

[DontTreadOnLiberty]

i think this is dallas

[TransportBoy]

It

is

[crapper1]

when are they going to be done with the green line?

[loljkjklol]

2010, they've built most of the bridge around royal. they're building it extremely fast. it looks really nice now.

[747K]

Did you ride the DART?

[gluse]

Yes