Comet (railcar)

Comet
A NJ Transit consist at Morristown with a Comet V cab, followed by several other Comet cars
Manufacturer
Constructed1970–2005
Entered service1970
Capacity102–130
Operators
Specifications
Maximum speed120 mph (190 km/h)
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge

The Comet railcar is a class of locomotive-hauled railcars that was first designed in the late 1960s by Pullman-Standard as a modern commuter car for North American rail lines. Later, the Comet moniker was adopted by NJ Transit for all of its non-powered single level commuter coaches. Additional series of cars bearing the Comet name, based on the original design, have since been built by Bombardier Transportation and Alstom. The successful design was adopted by numerous commuter agencies.