Mafersa coaches

Mafersa Coach
A consist of Mafersa coaches leaving Old Saybrook station in 2018
Interior of a CTDOT coach on Shore Line East service in 2018
ManufacturerMafersa
Constructed1991–1992
Entered service1992
Number built38
Operators
Lines servedHartford Line from New Haven to Springfield
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length85.3 feet (26.0 m)[1]
Width10 feet (3.0 m)[1]
Height13.29 feet (4.05 m)[1]
Floor height51.5 inches (1,310 mm)
Doors2 pairs end doors, manual operation
Maximum speed90 miles per hour (140 km/h)
Power supply480 V AC
Coupling systemAAR type H
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge

The Mafersa coaches are a class of 38 passenger railroad cars built by Brazilian manufacturer Mafersa. Originally built for Virginia Railway Express (VRE) in 1991–92, they are currently operated by Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) for CT Rail service and by QIT-Fer et Titane.

  1. ^ a b c The 1997 Car and Locomotive Cyclopedia. ISBN 0-911382-20-8.