Full fleet numbers are as follows:
1164, 1195, 1203, 1204, 1205, 1206, 1208, 1210, 1212, 1218, 1219, 1220, 1223, 1225, 1226, 1227, 1228, 1229, 1230, 1231, 1232, 1233, 1234, 1235, 1236, 1238, 1239, 1241, 1242, 1243, 1244, 1245, 1247, 1248, 1249, 1250, 1251, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1255, 1256, 1257, 1258, 1259, 1260, 1261, 1262, 1263, 1264, 1265, 1266, 1267, 1269, 1270, 1272, 1274, 1275, 1276 (Gaps between fleet numbers indicate those missing cars became B2 cars (Fleet No. 1801-1913). See the A to B conversion page to learn more about this conversion process.) |
As of 2021, they can be found with regularity on the Red, Orange, Yellow, and Green line. They are not as frequently seen on the Blue line.
A2 car 1208 was the first to be scrapped. A2 car 1267 collided with a D car in 2021, and was scrapped following the incident. Car 1204 derailed in June 2022, and 1205 hit a crashed pickup in May 2023, leaving 55 A2 cars in service. As of June 2023, 55 of the original 59 car fleet are left in service. |
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Original Builder: Rohr Industries, Inc.
Original Build Location: Chula Vista, CA Rohr Plant, Building 61 Original Years of Construction: 1973 (1164-1250), 1975 (1251-1276) Rebuilder: Adtranz/Bombardier Rebuild Location: Pittsburg, CA Rebuild Years: 1997-2002 Rebuild cost: Aprox $1.0 million/car Quantity: 59 Length: 75 feet Weight (Empty): 61,500 - 63,100 lb Seats: 60, 53 (1218 only) Propulsion: Adtranz AC IGBT-VVVF drive with 4 X 140 HP ADtranz 1507C motors Brakes: Knorr dynamic/regenerative to 3 mph, Hydraulic friction braking below 3 mph. Auxiliary Power Supply Equipment (APSE): Bombardier HVAC: Wabtech, 15 ton Truck: LFM-Rockwell cast steel, model HPD-3 Electronic Horn: Federal Signal Air Horn: Grover Coupler: Wabco N3 (Mechanical only, typically stowed - for Y end. X end has mechanical and electrical connections) |