Mafersa coaches
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| Mafersa Coach | |
|---|---|
 Mafersa coaches in Shore Line East service in 2018 | |
 Interior of a coach in Shore Line East service in 2018 | |
| Manufacturer | Mafersa |
| Constructed | 1991–1992 |
| Entered service | 1992 |
| Number built | 38 |
| Operators | |
| Line served | Hartford Line from New Haven to Springfield |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 85.3 feet (26.0 m)[1] |
| Width | 10 feet (3.0 m)[1] |
| Height | 13.29 feet (4.05 m)[1] |
| Floor height | 51.5 inches (1,310 mm) |
| Doors | 2 pairs end doors, manual operation |
| Maximum speed | 90 miles per hour (140 km/h) |
| Power supply | 480 V AC |
| Coupling system | AAR type H |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
The Mafersa coaches are a class of 38 passenger railroad cars built by Brazilian manufacturer Mafersa. Originally built for Virginia Railway Express (VRE) in 1991–92, they are currently operated by Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) for CT Rail service and by QIT-Fer et Titane.
