Arrow (railcar)

Arrow I/II/III
New Jersey Transit train 3936 led by Arrow III #1515 pulls into Princeton Junction.
Interior of an Arrow III car.
In service
  • Arrow I: 1968–1980
  • Arrow II: 1974–1997
  • Arrow III: 1977–present
Manufacturer
Family nameJersey Arrow
Replaced
Number built
  • Arrow I: 35
  • Arrow II: 70
  • Arrow III: 230
Formation
Fleet numbers
  • Arrow I: 1200–1233 ex 100–134
  • Arrow I Rebuild: 500–533
  • Arrow II: 1234–1303
  • Arrow III: 1304–1533
Operators
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length85 ft (26 m)
Width9 ft 11+12 in (3,035 mm)
Doors
  • 2 end doors with traps
  • 1 middle door high level only
Maximum speed80–100 mph (130–160 km/h) (Arrow III, post-rebuild)
Traction system
Power output
  • Arrow III rebuilt (pair): 1,125 hp (839 kW)
  • Arrow III rebuilt (single): 750 hp (560 kW)
Electric system(s)Overhead line;
Current collector(s)Pantograph
UIC classificationBo′Bo′ (Arrow I/III)
Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′ (Arrow II/III)
Bo′Bo′+Bo′2′ (Arrow III rebuild)
AAR wheel arrangementB-B (Arrow I/III)
B-B+B-B (II/III)
B-B+B-2 (III rebuild)
BogiesGeneral Steel GSI 70
Braking system(s)Pneumatic, dynamic
Coupling systemWABCO Model N-2

The Jersey Arrow is a type of electric multiple unit (EMU) railcar developed for the Pennsylvania Railroad, and used through successive commuter operators in New Jersey, through to NJ Transit. Three models were built, but only the third model is in use today. The series is similar to SEPTA's Silverliner series, but include center doors among other differences in details.