CORRIDOR CAPITAL h The Hi-Level Fleet A Continuing American

Proven Quality
Rugged, all-weather tough
The Corridor Capital Hi-Level fleet
is the fastest way to new
high-capacity equipment providing
decades of economical,
dependable service.
The Hi-Level Fleet
A Continuing
American Success
Story
CORRIDOR CAPITAL
The Hi-Level Fleet
• Fleet size: 50 – 60 uniform
cars available
• Fleet configuration: Business
class, coach, and food service
cars
• Build dates: 1950s-1960s; will
be completely rebuilt to zero
age, “tubed-out” to their
stainless steel frame, and will
include all new windows,
interiors, electronics,
mechanical, HVAC, and
plumbing systems.
• Capacity: (Based on proposed
interior configurations)
Coaches, 95+ coach seats on
two levels, including ADA
seating. Business class, 90+
deluxe business class coach
seats on two levels, including
ADA seating. Combination
business class and food service
car, 54 revenue seats on two
levels, plus food service space.
• ADA compliance: Will be built
to full Americans With
Disabilities Act compliance.
• Compatibility: Compatible for
intercity operations with all
present and proposed Amtrak
equipment and all Next
Generation high speed
equipment.
• Station platform
configuration: Designed for
use at stations with low-level
platforms.
• Top operating speeds: 110
mph
CORRIDOR CAPITAL LLC
105 West Adams Street, Suite 1400
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Telephone 312-205-1000
www.ccrail.com
James E. Coston
Chairman
[email protected]
Corridor Capital LLC
America’s passenger
rail fleet assembler
and innovator
Corridor Capital LLC is a passenger-rail
development company which assembles
and integrates the multiple elements
needed to provide a successful intercity
passenger-train service. The company is
managed by seasoned transportation
professionals with decades of successful
experience in planning and operating
passenger trains. The company owns
America’s only 110-mph uniform
passenger rolling stock and commands
the professional skills of several dozen
additional veteran passenger train
professionals, including civil and
mechanical engineers, passenger car and
locomotive builders, station and terminal
managers, locomotive and car
maintenance specialists, planners,
financiers, information technologists,
travel marketing and ticketing specialists
and contractors providing onboard food,
beverage and hospitality services.
An American Invention
The Hi-Level Fleet:
Fully Amtrak
compatible reliable
and economical
bi-level trains for
improved service and
expanded capacity
They are an American invention, American
made, and have operated reliably on American’s
railroads for decades. The HiLevel passenger railcar fleet,
first developed in the 1950s for
the former Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe Railway (predecessor
to today’s BNSF Railway)
revolutionized passenger rail
travel for their smooth,
comfortable ride, efficient
design, and increased seating
capacity – all designed to run
from Chicago to Los Angeles at
over 100 mph.
The Hi-Levels were the first
true bi-level passenger cars in
the world, with two full floors in each car. Today,
this remarkable uniform fleet is available for
acquisition and refurbishment, with plans calling
for the latest innovations in comfort and design,
and the highest in technology innovations,
resulting in decades more of dependable and
reliable service.
Cars ready and running on the
railroad sooner, at lower cost
Remanufacturing the uniform fleet of HiLevels to today's specifications will provide cars
virtually indistinguishable from Midwest NextGeneration cars in appearance, interior comfort,
ride quality AND reliability. Plus, the Hi-Levels
can be placed in service sooner AND at lower
cost.
Built by the legendary Budd Company,
the stainless steel Hi-Level fleet has
safely, successfully, and economically
operated for millions of miles on Santa
Fe and Amtrak trains. Today, this
indestructible equipment is ready for
more, after a complete refurbishment, to
provide millions of miles of more reliable
and dependable service in a modern,
safe environment.
The Hi-Level fleet is the only available uniform fleet
of intercity 110-mph cars in the U.S. today.
Ageless stainless steel
RailPlan International, Inc.
RailPlan International, Inc.
1200 Bernard Drive • Baltimore, Maryland 21223
410-947-5900 • www.railplan.com
All-new bi-level railcars
and 110-mph trucks
The uniform Hi-Level fleet is currently
stored. Once a decision is made for
remanufacture and deployment as new
train sets, the cars will be moved to a
major rebuilding facility and prepared for
reconfiguration and remanufacture. The
cars shells will be lifted from their trucks
and fully rebuilt with new wheels,
suspension, brakes and updated
couplers. The shells will be completely
stripped, and their interiors reconfigured
pursuant to a design/engineer plan
prepared by RailPlan of Baltimore,
Maryland, the country’s leading
passenger railcar design firm.
– RailPlan manufactured products are truly high-quality
systems that are tested extensively at our Maryland
manufacturing facility. Whether it is modular ADA
toilets, door diaphragms, rooms or complete railcar
interiors, every step is taken to make sure that the
product is cost effective with product consistency while
minimizing on-site installation labor.
• Amtrak – Capstone Café Car Fleet Remanufacture –
Consulting//Design//Manufacture
• Vehicle Design
• Virginia Railway Express – General Engineering Services
– RailPlan has assembled a team of engineering and
industrial design experts capable of designing
complete passenger railcars of all types. We are
diligent at keeping up with the latest industry
standards, recommended practices, rules, and
regulations. We pride ourselves in our
design/engineering capabilities, product
manufacturing, and end use system integration.
• Kawasaki – Low Level Loading Commuter Car –
Consulting//Design
• Engineered Products
The Santa Fe Railway proudly promoted its one-of-a-kind
new Hi-Level service on the exclusive El Capitan route
between Chicago and Los Angeles. Shown here is a Santa
Fe promotional photo featuring the Top of the Cap lounge
car. Five of the six lounge cars built for the Santa Fe El
Capitan are still in use today by Amtrak, serving as the
Pacific Parlour Cars on the famous Coast Starlight route
between Los Angeles and Seattle. The Hi-Level fleet was
initially designed to operate at over 100 mph on the Santa
Fe main line, which it did daily on a regular schedule.
The new cars will be interoperable with
all standard North American intercity
railcars, including the Next-Generation
Midwest bi-level cars, with which they will
share most U.S.-made systems and parts.
Remanufactured cars will be equipped
with ADA–compliant automated
passenger exit doors, all new wiring,
systems and subsystems, new modern
and comfortable restrooms, both standard and
ADA-compliant, in each passenger car, new
vestibule seals at the end of each car, new
window glass and seals, new coach seating and
all new interior surfaces, new public address
systems and lighting, Wi-Fi and TV monitors in
coaches and power outlets at each seat.
– RailPlan engineered products are truly modular systems
that are tested extensively at our Maryland
manufacturing facility. Whether it is modular ADA toilet
rooms or complete railcar interiors, every step is taken
to make sure the product is cost effective with product
consistency while minimizing onsite installation labor.
RailPlan International was originally founded in 1986 as
EDA by a team of former Amtrak design engineers
experienced in intercity passenger railcar design. From
this beginning RailPlan has grown and expanded its
portfolio of capabilities and experience through the years.
• Amtrak/VRE – Rolling Stock Maintenance – Mechanical
Services
• American Overland Express – Luxury Train – Industrial
Design
• Fenix Group International – Russian Railcar Project –
Consulting//Design//Manufacture
• Rotem/SCRRA – Multilevel Mockup –
Consulting//Design//Manufacture
• Rotem/SEPTA – Silverliner IV – Industrial Design
• Amtrak – Superliner Sleeper Modules –
Design//Manufacture
• MTA/MARC – Train Maintenance and Servicing –
Mechanical Services
• Amtrak/CAF – New Generation Single Level Mockup –
Design//Manufacture
• Amtrak/CAF – New Generation Single Level Vehicles –
Industrial Design//Engineering
• Caltrans – PRIIA New Generation Bi-Level Vehicles
Specs – Consulting//Industrial Design
• Nippon Sharyo – DMU Mockup – Consulting//Industrial
Design//Manufacturing
In 1991 RailPlan’s Engineered Products Group was
established to design and manufacture the ADA
compliant toilet modules for the Metro North M6
electrical multiple units. Since then RailPlan has worked
on many diverse projects including:
• Amtrak – Superliner I Remanufacture - Industrial
Design//Engineering//Manufacturing
• Amtrak Amfleet I – ADA Compliant Toilet Modules –
Design//Manufacture
• Kawasaki – L3 Commuter Rail Car – Industrial
Design//Engineering
• Foxwoods – Intermodal Maglev System Project –
Consulting//Design
• Capitol Corridor - Bi-Level Vehicles –
Consulting//Industrial Design
• Calcutta – Light Rail Vehicle Project Study –
Consulting//Design
• North Carolina DOT - Train Maintenance and Servicing
– Mechanical Services
• Virginia Railway Express (VRE) – Bi-Level Commuter
Vehicles – Consulting//Design
• SEPTA – Silverliner V EMU – Consulting//Industrial
Design
RailPlan International, Inc.
RailPlan is the
Hi-Levels Fleet’s
equipment designers,
engineers, and
maintenance provider
RailPlan International, Inc. has been dedicated to
serving the world wide railroad industry for over 25 years.
At our offices in Maryland, engineers, designers, and
production managers work side–by–side to ensure project
success each and every time. We are committed to our
clients and provide comprehensive streamlined
engineering to installation and maintenance solutions.
RailPlan has been dedicated to the railroad industry
since 1986. Key performance characteristics RailPlan
provides to our customers include:
• Total Customer Satisfaction
• On Time Performance + Delivery
• Do It Right Every Time
RailPlan’s mission is:
• To achieve total client satisfaction by dedicating
ourselves to quality in everything we do by accepting
responsibility for all our acts
inspection, maintenance, and repairs of all types of
passenger vehicles. Our Qualified Mechanical Person’s
(QMP), under 49 CFR Section 238, are trained and
certified, and currently servicing Virginia Railway
Express “VRE,” Maryland “MARC,” and Amtrak rail
vehicles and rolling stock. RailPlan also provides 49 CFR
238 + 229 training services. RailPlan provides FRA
Qualified QMP Training and Certification Services.
– Current operations for RailPlan’s Mechanical Services
include providing passenger train inspection, servicing
and maintenance services for the Maryland Area
Regional Commuter (MARC), the Virginia Railway
Express and North Carolina DOT passenger trains.
• Consulting
– Our consulting group provides services linking car
builders and agencies together through specialized
marketing support. Consulting services range from
procurement support, inspection and testing to
complete new and overhaul rail vehicle design,
including technical publications.
• Industrial Design
– RailPlan offers industry leading design solutions for
every aspect of the rail industry with its dedicated
Industrial Design department. From exterior liveries, to
full interior design, RailPlan can address all areas of a
railcars interaction with the passenger.
• Engineering
• Mechanical Services
– RailPlan has assembled a team of engineering experts
capable of designing complete passenger railcars of all
types. We are diligent at keeping up with the latest
industry standards,
recommended
practices, rules, and
regulations. We
pride ourselves in
our
design/engineering
capabilities, product
manufacturing, and
end use system
integration.
– RailPlan Mechanical Services Group encompasses the
• Manufacturing
• Provide defect free products and services the first time
and every time
• Be a team of talented, creative individuals in a
challenging and supportive environment.
• Be recognized for innovation and ingenuity in the global
marketplace
• Offer lifelong opportunities for unconfined, personal
growth
RailPlan current operations provide expertise to seven
areas of services for the rail industry:
A matter of opportunity
Moving now to deploy
more seats and more
trains to meet demand;
expanding ridership and
revenue so trains can pay
for themselves
While states and regional passenger train operators
await arrival of Next-Generation trains, plans for fleet
expansion, new service implementation – or even
meeting current and projected demand – must also wait.
But, taking advantage of uniform, safe and dependable
equipment, that is available and can be refurbished with
State of the Art technology and amenities, is a proven
strategy to augment successful rail corridors now, and
improve the financial bottom line.
For decades, passenger train operators have
successfully and profitably utilized existing fleets for
rebuild into modern train sets. Available equipment
such as the Hi-Level fleet, with its rugged all-stainless
steel construction, is the perfect asset to re-utilize on
an efficient and cost-effective basis. In recent years,
and currently, state passenger train operators have
turned to this proven method of recycling available
equipment into new seats and dollars.
North Carolina: A dozen years ago, the North
Carolina Department of Transportation acquired a
small fleet of single-level aluminum cars built in the
early 1960s and had them totally rebuilt by Delaware
Railcar for corridor service. More recently, North
Carolina expanded its car fleet. North Carolina built its
own maintenance facility, and has outsourced servicing
and maintenance to RailPlan, a private contract service
provider. Amtrak continues in its role of providing train
crews and other operating requirements.
California: During the same period in which North
Carolina again turned to rebuilding to expand its fleet,
the California Department of Transportation’s Division
of Rail contracted with Amtrak to have wreckdamaged Amtrak Superliner coaches rebuilt for
corridor service at Amtrak’s Beech Grove, Indiana
maintenance facility. The rebuilt Superliners have been
leased to Caltrans so the latter can expand capacity
on its existing corridor trains.
Currently, Amtrak is also rebuilding 14 former New
Jersey Transit Comet 1B commuter cars for Caltrans
at Beech Grove, converting them into corridor cars
which will be used to expand capacity on its San
Joaquin corridor. These cars were originally built as
electric multiple unit cars in 1968-69 and were rebuilt
into locomotive-hauled coaches in 1987-88.
VIA Rail Canada: Via Rail Canada’s fleet of both longdistance and corridor trains is comprised mainly of
single-level stainless steel railcars built by Budd
between the 1940’s and the 1960’s. VIA’s Canadian,
considered to be one of the finest passenger trains in
the world, has had its exclusively Budd-build
equipment remanufactured every 15-20 years. Its
high-end sleeping and lounge cars are currently
undergoing a spectacular renewal for a new level of
deluxe service. And fully remanufactured Budd
coaches are the workhorse of VIA’s successful 100mph service Windsor – Toronto – Ottawa – Montreal –
Quebec City corridor. VIA officials refer to Budd
equipment as the most dependable and lowmaintenance cars in their fleet.
Amtrak: In May 2013 Amtrak’s Inspector General
issued a report recommending Amtrak engage in a
more comprehensive program to rebuild its fleet.
Coach and Business Class
ADA Compliance, More
The Hi-Level Fleet is designed to be in complete compliance with
the Americans With Disabilities Act, from
wheelchair fully accessible restrooms to
entraining and detraining ramps.
Each car is designed to be ADA
compliant.
Beyond ADA compliance, the HiLevel Fleet also offers thoughtful
amenities for passengers such as
onboard bicycle storage racks in
select cars designated by fleet
customers.
Hi-Level Fleet Coach Car Configuration, Upper and Lower Levels
Thoughtful Design for Ease of Passenger Loading
Every space in every car of the Hi-Level fleet is
designed first for safety, then for passenger
comfort and
convenience, all the while
producing revenue for
the train operator.
Passenger Safety is Built Into Every Hi-Level Fleet Car
Hi-Level Fleet Business Class Car Configuration, Upper and Lower Levels
Dine, Drink, Relax
Food Service
Like most modern transportation providers, the Hi-Level
Fleet is designed to generate revenue
in as many places and ways as possible.
The food service options for the HiLevel Fleet range from at-counter
service in a cafe/lounge car to at-seat
dining for Business Class travelers.
Offering Good Food and Drink Service is Easy in Hi-Levels
Optional lounge areas are designed for relaxing
conversation, a pleasant drink at a leisurely pace,
or just a comfortable spot to watch the world go
by outside of the many
windows.
Customers may choose how
much – or how little – food
service they wish to offer,
from full dining car service to
snack and lounge service.
Everything is designed to
promote revenue and ultimately profits.
Hi-Level Fleet Business Class and Cafe Car Configuration, Upper and Lower Levels
Convenience for Passengers and Onboard Services Crews Alike
Hi-Level Fleet Buffet Lounge Car Configuration, Upper and Lower Levels
Comfort and Convenience
Modern Train Travel
Business Class
Passengers Can Stay Connected
Coach
Business Class travel is perfect for some privacy or a
small conference along the way. Rivaling the comfort
of international business class airline seating,
business class can be configured to add tables at
seats throughout the section so up to four
passengers may ride and work together.
Coach travel (below) offers roomy seats and an
electrical outlet for each passenger in an innovative,
comfortable design, along with plenty of legroom
and overhead luggage storage space.
Interior Colors and Design to Customer Specifications
The uniform Hi-Level fleet is equipped with
WiFi capabilities, electric outlets at each seat
and elsewhere, and video throughout
announcing upcoming station stops and other
information.
Comfort and Convenience
Modern Train Travel
Business Class
Passengers Can Stay Connected
Coach
Business Class travel is perfect for some privacy or a
small conference along the way. Rivaling the comfort
of international business class airline seating,
business class can be configured to add tables at
seats throughout the section so up to four
passengers may ride and work together.
Coach travel (below) offers roomy seats and an
electrical outlet for each passenger in an innovative,
comfortable design, along with plenty of legroom
and overhead luggage storage space.
Interior Colors and Design to Customer Specifications
The uniform Hi-Level fleet is equipped with
WiFi capabilities, electric outlets at each seat
and elsewhere, and video throughout
announcing upcoming station stops and other
information.
Dine, Drink, Relax
Food Service
Like most modern transportation providers, the Hi-Level
Fleet is designed to generate revenue
in as many places and ways as possible.
The food service options for the HiLevel Fleet range from at-counter
service in a cafe/lounge car to at-seat
dining for Business Class travelers.
Offering Good Food and Drink Service is Easy in Hi-Levels
Optional lounge areas are designed for relaxing
conversation, a pleasant drink at a leisurely pace,
or just a comfortable spot to watch the world go
by outside of the many
windows.
Customers may choose how
much – or how little – food
service they wish to offer,
from full dining car service to
snack and lounge service.
Everything is designed to
promote revenue and ultimately profits.
Hi-Level Fleet Business Class and Cafe Car Configuration, Upper and Lower Levels
Convenience for Passengers and Onboard Services Crews Alike
Hi-Level Fleet Buffet Lounge Car Configuration, Upper and Lower Levels
Coach and Business Class
ADA Compliance, More
The Hi-Level Fleet is designed to be in complete compliance with
the Americans With Disabilities Act, from
wheelchair fully accessible restrooms to
entraining and detraining ramps.
Each car is designed to be ADA
compliant.
Beyond ADA compliance, the HiLevel Fleet also offers thoughtful
amenities for passengers such as
onboard bicycle storage racks in
select cars designated by fleet
customers.
Hi-Level Fleet Coach Car Configuration, Upper and Lower Levels
Thoughtful Design for Ease of Passenger Loading
Every space in every car of the Hi-Level fleet is
designed first for safety, then for passenger
comfort and
convenience, all the while
producing revenue for
the train operator.
Passenger Safety is Built Into Every Hi-Level Fleet Car
Hi-Level Fleet Business Class Car Configuration, Upper and Lower Levels
RailPlan International, Inc.
RailPlan is the
Hi-Levels Fleet’s
equipment designers,
engineers, and
maintenance provider
RailPlan International, Inc. has been dedicated to
serving the world wide railroad industry for over 25 years.
At our offices in Maryland, engineers, designers, and
production managers work side–by–side to ensure project
success each and every time. We are committed to our
clients and provide comprehensive streamlined
engineering to installation and maintenance solutions.
RailPlan has been dedicated to the railroad industry
since 1986. Key performance characteristics RailPlan
provides to our customers include:
• Total Customer Satisfaction
• On Time Performance + Delivery
• Do It Right Every Time
RailPlan’s mission is:
• To achieve total client satisfaction by dedicating
ourselves to quality in everything we do by accepting
responsibility for all our acts
inspection, maintenance, and repairs of all types of
passenger vehicles. Our Qualified Mechanical Person’s
(QMP), under 49 CFR Section 238, are trained and
certified, and currently servicing Virginia Railway
Express “VRE,” Maryland “MARC,” and Amtrak rail
vehicles and rolling stock. RailPlan also provides 49 CFR
238 + 229 training services. RailPlan provides FRA
Qualified QMP Training and Certification Services.
– Current operations for RailPlan’s Mechanical Services
include providing passenger train inspection, servicing
and maintenance services for the Maryland Area
Regional Commuter (MARC), the Virginia Railway
Express and North Carolina DOT passenger trains.
• Consulting
– Our consulting group provides services linking car
builders and agencies together through specialized
marketing support. Consulting services range from
procurement support, inspection and testing to
complete new and overhaul rail vehicle design,
including technical publications.
• Industrial Design
– RailPlan offers industry leading design solutions for
every aspect of the rail industry with its dedicated
Industrial Design department. From exterior liveries, to
full interior design, RailPlan can address all areas of a
railcars interaction with the passenger.
• Engineering
• Mechanical Services
– RailPlan has assembled a team of engineering experts
capable of designing complete passenger railcars of all
types. We are diligent at keeping up with the latest
industry standards,
recommended
practices, rules, and
regulations. We
pride ourselves in
our
design/engineering
capabilities, product
manufacturing, and
end use system
integration.
– RailPlan Mechanical Services Group encompasses the
• Manufacturing
• Provide defect free products and services the first time
and every time
• Be a team of talented, creative individuals in a
challenging and supportive environment.
• Be recognized for innovation and ingenuity in the global
marketplace
• Offer lifelong opportunities for unconfined, personal
growth
RailPlan current operations provide expertise to seven
areas of services for the rail industry:
A matter of opportunity
Moving now to deploy
more seats and more
trains to meet demand;
expanding ridership and
revenue so trains can pay
for themselves
While states and regional passenger train operators
await arrival of Next-Generation trains, plans for fleet
expansion, new service implementation – or even
meeting current and projected demand – must also wait.
But, taking advantage of uniform, safe and dependable
equipment, that is available and can be refurbished with
State of the Art technology and amenities, is a proven
strategy to augment successful rail corridors now, and
improve the financial bottom line.
For decades, passenger train operators have
successfully and profitably utilized existing fleets for
rebuild into modern train sets. Available equipment
such as the Hi-Level fleet, with its rugged all-stainless
steel construction, is the perfect asset to re-utilize on
an efficient and cost-effective basis. In recent years,
and currently, state passenger train operators have
turned to this proven method of recycling available
equipment into new seats and dollars.
North Carolina: A dozen years ago, the North
Carolina Department of Transportation acquired a
small fleet of single-level aluminum cars built in the
early 1960s and had them totally rebuilt by Delaware
Railcar for corridor service. More recently, North
Carolina expanded its car fleet. North Carolina built its
own maintenance facility, and has outsourced servicing
and maintenance to RailPlan, a private contract service
provider. Amtrak continues in its role of providing train
crews and other operating requirements.
California: During the same period in which North
Carolina again turned to rebuilding to expand its fleet,
the California Department of Transportation’s Division
of Rail contracted with Amtrak to have wreckdamaged Amtrak Superliner coaches rebuilt for
corridor service at Amtrak’s Beech Grove, Indiana
maintenance facility. The rebuilt Superliners have been
leased to Caltrans so the latter can expand capacity
on its existing corridor trains.
Currently, Amtrak is also rebuilding 14 former New
Jersey Transit Comet 1B commuter cars for Caltrans
at Beech Grove, converting them into corridor cars
which will be used to expand capacity on its San
Joaquin corridor. These cars were originally built as
electric multiple unit cars in 1968-69 and were rebuilt
into locomotive-hauled coaches in 1987-88.
VIA Rail Canada: Via Rail Canada’s fleet of both longdistance and corridor trains is comprised mainly of
single-level stainless steel railcars built by Budd
between the 1940’s and the 1960’s. VIA’s Canadian,
considered to be one of the finest passenger trains in
the world, has had its exclusively Budd-build
equipment remanufactured every 15-20 years. Its
high-end sleeping and lounge cars are currently
undergoing a spectacular renewal for a new level of
deluxe service. And fully remanufactured Budd
coaches are the workhorse of VIA’s successful 100mph service Windsor – Toronto – Ottawa – Montreal –
Quebec City corridor. VIA officials refer to Budd
equipment as the most dependable and lowmaintenance cars in their fleet.
Amtrak: In May 2013 Amtrak’s Inspector General
issued a report recommending Amtrak engage in a
more comprehensive program to rebuild its fleet.
Ageless stainless steel
RailPlan International, Inc.
RailPlan International, Inc.
1200 Bernard Drive • Baltimore, Maryland 21223
410-947-5900 • www.railplan.com
All-new bi-level railcars
and 110-mph trucks
The uniform Hi-Level fleet is currently
stored. Once a decision is made for
remanufacture and deployment as new
train sets, the cars will be moved to a
major rebuilding facility and prepared for
reconfiguration and remanufacture. The
cars shells will be lifted from their trucks
and fully rebuilt with new wheels,
suspension, brakes and updated
couplers. The shells will be completely
stripped, and their interiors reconfigured
pursuant to a design/engineer plan
prepared by RailPlan of Baltimore,
Maryland, the country’s leading
passenger railcar design firm.
– RailPlan manufactured products are truly high-quality
systems that are tested extensively at our Maryland
manufacturing facility. Whether it is modular ADA
toilets, door diaphragms, rooms or complete railcar
interiors, every step is taken to make sure that the
product is cost effective with product consistency while
minimizing on-site installation labor.
• Amtrak – Capstone Café Car Fleet Remanufacture –
Consulting//Design//Manufacture
• Vehicle Design
• Virginia Railway Express – General Engineering Services
– RailPlan has assembled a team of engineering and
industrial design experts capable of designing
complete passenger railcars of all types. We are
diligent at keeping up with the latest industry
standards, recommended practices, rules, and
regulations. We pride ourselves in our
design/engineering capabilities, product
manufacturing, and end use system integration.
• Kawasaki – Low Level Loading Commuter Car –
Consulting//Design
• Engineered Products
The Santa Fe Railway proudly promoted its one-of-a-kind
new Hi-Level service on the exclusive El Capitan route
between Chicago and Los Angeles. Shown here is a Santa
Fe promotional photo featuring the Top of the Cap lounge
car. Five of the six lounge cars built for the Santa Fe El
Capitan are still in use today by Amtrak, serving as the
Pacific Parlour Cars on the famous Coast Starlight route
between Los Angeles and Seattle. The Hi-Level fleet was
initially designed to operate at over 100 mph on the Santa
Fe main line, which it did daily on a regular schedule.
The new cars will be interoperable with
all standard North American intercity
railcars, including the Next-Generation
Midwest bi-level cars, with which they will
share most U.S.-made systems and parts.
Remanufactured cars will be equipped
with ADA–compliant automated
passenger exit doors, all new wiring,
systems and subsystems, new modern
and comfortable restrooms, both standard and
ADA-compliant, in each passenger car, new
vestibule seals at the end of each car, new
window glass and seals, new coach seating and
all new interior surfaces, new public address
systems and lighting, Wi-Fi and TV monitors in
coaches and power outlets at each seat.
– RailPlan engineered products are truly modular systems
that are tested extensively at our Maryland
manufacturing facility. Whether it is modular ADA toilet
rooms or complete railcar interiors, every step is taken
to make sure the product is cost effective with product
consistency while minimizing onsite installation labor.
RailPlan International was originally founded in 1986 as
EDA by a team of former Amtrak design engineers
experienced in intercity passenger railcar design. From
this beginning RailPlan has grown and expanded its
portfolio of capabilities and experience through the years.
• Amtrak/VRE – Rolling Stock Maintenance – Mechanical
Services
• American Overland Express – Luxury Train – Industrial
Design
• Fenix Group International – Russian Railcar Project –
Consulting//Design//Manufacture
• Rotem/SCRRA – Multilevel Mockup –
Consulting//Design//Manufacture
• Rotem/SEPTA – Silverliner IV – Industrial Design
• Amtrak – Superliner Sleeper Modules –
Design//Manufacture
• MTA/MARC – Train Maintenance and Servicing –
Mechanical Services
• Amtrak/CAF – New Generation Single Level Mockup –
Design//Manufacture
• Amtrak/CAF – New Generation Single Level Vehicles –
Industrial Design//Engineering
• Caltrans – PRIIA New Generation Bi-Level Vehicles
Specs – Consulting//Industrial Design
• Nippon Sharyo – DMU Mockup – Consulting//Industrial
Design//Manufacturing
In 1991 RailPlan’s Engineered Products Group was
established to design and manufacture the ADA
compliant toilet modules for the Metro North M6
electrical multiple units. Since then RailPlan has worked
on many diverse projects including:
• Amtrak – Superliner I Remanufacture - Industrial
Design//Engineering//Manufacturing
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Corridor Capital LLC
America’s passenger
rail fleet assembler
and innovator
Corridor Capital LLC is a passenger-rail
development company which assembles
and integrates the multiple elements
needed to provide a successful intercity
passenger-train service. The company is
managed by seasoned transportation
professionals with decades of successful
experience in planning and operating
passenger trains. The company owns
America’s only 110-mph uniform
passenger rolling stock and commands
the professional skills of several dozen
additional veteran passenger train
professionals, including civil and
mechanical engineers, passenger car and
locomotive builders, station and terminal
managers, locomotive and car
maintenance specialists, planners,
financiers, information technologists,
travel marketing and ticketing specialists
and contractors providing onboard food,
beverage and hospitality services.
An American Invention
The Hi-Level Fleet:
Fully Amtrak
compatible reliable
and economical
bi-level trains for
improved service and
expanded capacity
They are an American invention, American
made, and have operated reliably on American’s
railroads for decades. The HiLevel passenger railcar fleet,
first developed in the 1950s for
the former Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe Railway (predecessor
to today’s BNSF Railway)
revolutionized passenger rail
travel for their smooth,
comfortable ride, efficient
design, and increased seating
capacity – all designed to run
from Chicago to Los Angeles at
over 100 mph.
The Hi-Levels were the first
true bi-level passenger cars in
the world, with two full floors in each car. Today,
this remarkable uniform fleet is available for
acquisition and refurbishment, with plans calling
for the latest innovations in comfort and design,
and the highest in technology innovations,
resulting in decades more of dependable and
reliable service.
Cars ready and running on the
railroad sooner, at lower cost
Remanufacturing the uniform fleet of HiLevels to today's specifications will provide cars
virtually indistinguishable from Midwest NextGeneration cars in appearance, interior comfort,
ride quality AND reliability. Plus, the Hi-Levels
can be placed in service sooner AND at lower
cost.
Built by the legendary Budd Company,
the stainless steel Hi-Level fleet has
safely, successfully, and economically
operated for millions of miles on Santa
Fe and Amtrak trains. Today, this
indestructible equipment is ready for
more, after a complete refurbishment, to
provide millions of miles of more reliable
and dependable service in a modern,
safe environment.
The Hi-Level fleet is the only available uniform fleet
of intercity 110-mph cars in the U.S. today.
The Hi-Level Fleet
• Fleet size: 50 – 60 uniform
cars available
• Fleet configuration: Business
class, coach, and food service
cars
• Build dates: 1950s-1960s; will
be completely rebuilt to zero
age, “tubed-out” to their
stainless steel frame, and will
include all new windows,
interiors, electronics,
mechanical, HVAC, and
plumbing systems.
• Capacity: (Based on proposed
interior configurations)
Coaches, 95+ coach seats on
two levels, including ADA
seating. Business class, 90+
deluxe business class coach
seats on two levels, including
ADA seating. Combination
business class and food service
car, 54 revenue seats on two
levels, plus food service space.
• ADA compliance: Will be built
to full Americans With
Disabilities Act compliance.
• Compatibility: Compatible for
intercity operations with all
present and proposed Amtrak
equipment and all Next
Generation high speed
equipment.
• Station platform
configuration: Designed for
use at stations with low-level
platforms.
• Top operating speeds: 110
mph
CORRIDOR CAPITAL LLC
105 West Adams Street, Suite 1400
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Telephone 312-205-1000
www.ccrail.com
James E. Coston
Chairman
[email protected]
Proven Quality
Rugged, all-weather tough
The Corridor Capital Hi-Level fleet
is the fastest way to new
high-capacity equipment providing
decades of economical,
dependable service.
The Hi-Level Fleet
A Continuing
American Success
Story
CORRIDOR CAPITAL