M7 electric multiple unit

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The M7 electric multiple unit is a modern commuter rail car class built for high-frequency, third-rail electrified service, notably operating on New York’s Long Island Rail Road and similar regional rail networks.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf commuter rail car
electric multiple unit
passenger rail vehicle
brakeType electro-pneumatic brakes
canOperateInMultiple yes
carType multiple-unit motor car
countryOfOperation United States
designedFor high-frequency service
rapid acceleration and braking in stop-and-go service
regional rail service
suburban commuter service
designedForElectrificationVoltage 750 V DC third rail (nominal)
designedForPlatformType high-level platforms
electrificationSystem third rail
hasAccessibilityFeature ADA-compliant features
hasBogieConfiguration two-axle bogies
hasCarBodyMaterial stainless steel
hasClimateControl air conditioning
hasControlCab yes
hasCouplers automatic couplers
hasDoorConfiguration multiple side doors per car
hasEndDoors yes
hasInteriorLayout longitudinal and transverse seating mix
hasLighting fluorescent or LED interior lighting
hasLivery Long Island Rail Road corporate livery
Metro-North Railroad corporate livery
hasOnboardSystems HVAC system
event recorder
public address system
train control electronics
hasPassengerInformationSystem automated announcements
electronic displays
hasSafetySystem automatic train control (on equipped lines)
cab signaling (on equipped lines)
hasSeatingType high-density commuter seating
hasSideDoors yes
hasToilet no (typical configuration on LIRR and Metro-North)
operator Long Island Rail Road
Metro-North Railroad
poweredBy electricity
primaryPowerCollectionMethod third-rail contact shoe
serviceType commuter rail
trackGauge standard gauge
usedIn New York metropolitan area
usedOn Long Island Rail Road network
Metro-North Railroad network

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