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* * denoted scrapped Bold green denotes cars still on roster (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. Since then, many more cars have been decommissioned and scrapped. As of April 2024, 13 of the 59 A2 cars are left on the property. The remainder have been scrapped. |
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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) |
Almost every A2 car was equipped with 60 seats (exception: 1218 with 53 seats). Each seat is generously cushioned, and measure about 21 inches in width with 34 inch pitch (comparable to economy plus in the airline world, and still a bit wider than most).
On A2 and B2 cars, there are four "pods" (sets of seats facing each other) allowing for multiple riders to converse (or something - it's useful for families but not individual commuters). The arm rests are of the "beige-millstone aluminum/melamine" theme type, a contrast to their original lives as A/B cars and the C1 cars (which had the "wood" theme). There are dozens of grab straps and grab bars located along the ceiling and at certain seats (in lieu of an seat-mounted grab bar). The straps were a relatively recent addition (from the past 10 years), and come in both standard and lowered sizes. Each car is equipped with two maps, two emergency evacuation instructions, and eight ad holders. Both the X and Y ends of each car are equipped with intercar closure doors and tubes, allowing for safe passage between moving cars. |