Houston METRO awards NFI subsidiary MCI 100 D45 CRT commuter coaches
NFI Group subsidiary Motor Coach Industries (MCI) has secured a contract with Houston's METRO for 100 MCI D45 CRT high-floor coaches. The contract initially included 50 firm coaches and 50 options, with METRO exercising the option for the additional 50 coaches in November 2024.
The coaches will serve METRO's Park & Ride service routes, connecting residents commuting from areas outside Houston's '610 Loop' to the downtown and central city. METRO serves Harris County with over 73 million annual passenger trips across various transit services. NFI and its subsidiaries have maintained a 30-year relationship with METRO, previously delivering over 500 coaches.
The MCI D-Series coaches feature stainless-steel frames, modern styling, and common systems aimed at reducing operating costs while enhancing passenger experience.
La NFI Group, attraverso la sua controllata Motor Coach Industries (MCI), ha ottenuto un contratto con METRO di Houston per 100 autobus ad alta pianale MCI D45 CRT. Il contratto iniziale comprendeva 50 autobus confermati e 50 opzioni, con METRO che ha esercitato l'opzione per i 50 autobus aggiuntivi nel novembre 2024.
Questi autobus serviranno le linee di servizio Park & Ride di METRO, collegando i residenti che pendolano dalle aree esterne al '610 Loop' di Houston al centro città. METRO serve la contea di Harris con oltre 73 milioni di viaggi passeggeri annuali attraverso vari servizi di trasporto. NFI e le sue controllate mantengono una relazione di 30 anni con METRO, avendo già consegnato oltre 500 autobus.
Gli autobus della serie D MCI presentano telai in acciaio inossidabile, uno stile moderno e sistemi comuni progettati per ridurre i costi operativi e migliorare l'esperienza dei passeggeri.
El grupo NFI, a través de su filial Motor Coach Industries (MCI), ha asegurado un contrato con METRO de Houston para 100 autobuses de piso alto MCI D45 CRT. El contrato incluía inicialmente 50 autobuses firmes y 50 opciones, siendo METRO quien ejerció la opción de los 50 autobuses adicionales en noviembre de 2024.
Los autobuses servirán las rutas del servicio Park & Ride de METRO, conectando a los residentes que se trasladan desde áreas fuera del '610 Loop' de Houston hasta el centro de la ciudad. METRO sirve al condado de Harris con más de 73 millones de viajes anuales de pasajeros a través de varios servicios de transporte. NFI y sus filiales han mantenido una relación de 30 años con METRO, habiendo entregado anteriormente más de 500 autobuses.
Los autobuses de la serie D de MCI cuentan con estructuras de acero inoxidable, un diseño moderno y sistemas comunes orientados a reducir los costos operativos mientras mejoran la experiencia del pasajero.
NFI 그룹의 자회사인 모터 코치 산업(MCI)은 휴스턴의 METRO와 100대의 MCI D45 CRT 고상 버스 계약을 체결했습니다. 이 계약은 처음에 50대의 확정된 버스와 50대의 옵션으로 구성되었으며, METRO는 2024년 11월 추가 50대의 옵션을 행사했습니다.
이 버스는 METRO의 파크 앤 라이드 서비스 노선을 제공하며, 휴스턴의 '610 루프' 외곽 지역에서 중앙 도시와 다운타운으로 출퇴근하는 주민들을 연결합니다. METRO는 다양한 교통 서비스에서 연간 7300만 회 이상의 승객 여행을 제공하고 있습니다. NFI와 그 자회사는 METRO와 30년 동안의 관계를 유지하고 있으며, 이전에 500대 이상의 버스를 납품했습니다.
MCI D 시리즈 버스는 스테인리스 스틸 프레임, 현대적인 스타일 및 운영 비용을 줄이는 동시에 승객 경험을 향상시키기 위한 공통 시스템을 특징으로 합니다.
Le groupe NFI, par l'intermédiaire de sa filiale Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a obtenu un contrat avec METRO de Houston pour 100 autocars à plancher surélevé MCI D45 CRT. Le contrat prévoyait initialement 50 autocars fermes et 50 options, METRO ayant exercé l'option pour les 50 autocars supplémentaires en novembre 2024.
Les autocars serviront les itinéraires de service Park & Ride de METRO, reliant les résidents qui font la navette depuis des zones en dehors de la 'boucle 610' de Houston au centre-ville. METRO dessert le comté de Harris avec plus de 73 millions de voyages de passagers par an à travers divers services de transport. NFI et ses filiales entretiennent une relation de 30 ans avec METRO, ayant déjà livré plus de 500 autocars.
Les autocars de la série D de MCI sont dotés de châssis en acier inoxydable, d'un design moderne et de systèmes communs visant à réduire les coûts d'exploitation tout en améliorant l'expérience des passagers.
NFI Gruppe, durch ihre Tochtergesellschaft Motor Coach Industries (MCI), hat einen Vertrag mit METRO in Houston über 100 MCI D45 CRT Hochbodenbusse abgeschlossen. Der Vertrag umfasste zunächst 50 feste Busse und 50 Optionen, wobei METRO die Option für die zusätzlichen 50 Busse im November 2024 ausgeübt hat.
Die Busse werden die Park & Ride-Service-Routen von METRO bedienen und die Bewohner, die aus den Gebieten außerhalb des '610 Loop' von Houston pendeln, mit dem Stadtzentrum und der Innenstadt verbinden. METRO bedient den Harris County mit über 73 Millionen jährlichen Fahrgastfahrten über verschiedene Verkehrsservices. NFI und seine Tochtergesellschaften pflegen seit 30 Jahren eine Beziehung zu METRO und haben zuvor über 500 Busse geliefert.
Die MCI D-Serie Busse verfügen über rostfreie Stahlrahmen, modernes Design und gemeinsame Systeme, die darauf abzielen, die Betriebskosten zu senken und gleichzeitig das Passagiererlebnis zu verbessern.
- Secured major contract for 100 coaches with Houston METRO
- Strengthens long-term relationship with key customer (30+ years)
- Builds on existing fleet of 500+ coaches previously delivered to METRO
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DES PLAINES, Ill., Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (NFI) a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in zero-emission electric mass mobility solutions, subsidiary Motor Coach Industries (MCI), today announced a new contract with Metro Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) for the purchase of 100 MCI D45 CRT high-floor coaches. The initial purchase for the contract included 50 firm coaches and 50 options, which were added to MCI’s Q3 2024 firm and option awards. METRO exercised the option for 50 more coaches in November bringing the total firm quantity to 100 coaches.
METRO provides transit services to most of Harris County, including the city of Houston and 14 smaller surrounding cities. The agency’s annual ridership includes more than 73 million passenger trips across bus, rail, shuttle, paratransit, and vanpool services. METRO has multiple projects underway that are centered around transit-oriented development, including the construction of a new, expanded Park & Ride facility in Missouri City.
These coaches are intended for METRO’s Park & Ride service routes. A program designed to help residents commuting into Houston from areas outside the “610 Loop” – the downtown and central city sections encircled by Interstate 610. These routes serve areas including Cypress, Grand Parkway, Spring, and Addicks.
“NFI and our subsidiaries have been working with METRO for over 30 years, and MCI previously delivered over 500 coaches to METRO,” said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI. “MCI coaches are designed to balance reliability and innovation while always maintaining a focus on the passenger experience. We are proud that our vehicles play a key role in connecting people to their jobs, families, communities, and other important parts of their lives.”
MCI’s D-Series coach models combine class-leading features and an established history of quality and reliability and are known as the workhorses of the transit industry. With common systems and production processes, rugged stainless-steel frames for maximum durability, and modern styling packages, coaches in the D-Series contribute to lower operating costs and provide an outstanding passenger experience during the entire life of the vehicle.
About NFI
Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation.
With over 9,000 team members in ten countries, NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single- and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base of over 100,000 buses and coaches around the world. NFI’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) under the symbol NFI and its convertible unsecured debentures trade on the TSX under the symbol NFI.DB. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.
About MCI
MCI is North America’s public and private market motor coach leader. Products include the luxury J Series (an industry best-seller for over a decade), the workhorse D Series, and the brand new zero-emission luxury and commuter coaches: the battery-electric J4500 CHARGE™, D45 CRT CHARGE™, and D45 CRT LE CHARGE™. MCI also provides maintenance, repair, 24-hour roadside assistance, parts, and technician training through the industry’s only Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) accredited and award-winning MCI Academy.
Forward-Looking Statement
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