CTA Flxible Metro E # 6008

10/22/09 Engine Detroit Diesel Series 50 with ZF ECOMAT HP-590 Transmission In 1995, the CTA purchased what would be its last order of new high floor buses. A contract was awarded to Flixible Corporation for 330 Metro buses.

Starting in 2004, a portion of the 6000-series began to undergo a mid-life rehabilitation. In addition to mechanical improvements and a new coat of paint, the buses received LED destination signs which offer greater visibility and reliability compared to the flip-dot signs originally installed in the buses.

Retirement of some non-rehabbed 6000-series buses began in 2008. The timeline for full retirement of the series has yet to be determined.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• CTA
• Flxible
• Metro
• 6008

[8v71buses]

Man this machine sounds beast! I need to go to Chicago and upload these

[TheAwarren16]

what route was this

[bonnevillessei]

ii miss the 6000's!

[baul104]

You know CTA is retiring the entire #600 Flxible Metro-E series this year due to service cuts... But anyway, great video!

[MetroLinerXLZ]

I agree. This is a good one.

[s88thebus2]

nice!