Metra, the primary commuter rail system in the Chicago metropolitan area, initiated the procurement of new bi-level commuter cars and set a significant precedent in the industry: introducing the first commuter cars in the United States to be delivered under the mandate of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
STV provided the coordination and administration for the entire project following the award of the equipment manufacturing contract through the final testing and acceptance of the commuter fleet. The firm provided the necessary technical personnel and other resources for design review while also performing in-plant testing and inspection services at the fabrication and assembly plant.
