These two models, the M7 and M7A, share most of their attributes, but have a few notable differences. Most prominently, the styling of the end of the car is different; on the M7, it is mostly black with a single horizontal yellow stripe, while on the M7A it …

Jun 30, 2008 · Metro-North's M7As are not equipped with illuminated number boards, while LIRR's M7s are. In late 1999, a contract was awarded to Bombardier for 836 LIRR M7s. Delivery began in early 2002, and test trains for the LIRR M7 began on the Ronkonkoma Branch.

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Apr 1, 2010 · The M7 is the LIRR version, the M7-A is the MNRR version. The only difference between the two is their third rail capability. An easy way to tell which is which is the car end, M7A MNCRR is painted blue while the M7 LIRR is panted yellow on bottom and black on top !

The M-7 is an electric multiple unit railroad car built by Bombardier, with delivery beginning in 2002. The cars were ordered by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York) for the Long Island Rail Road (M7) and Metro-North Railroad (M7A). The …

Taken 12/7/24.Seen here is an 6-car train of Bombardier EMU M7A cars running as Metro-North Railroad Train #9618 on the Harlem Line passing Fleetwood on its ...

An M7A train approaches the Mount Pleasant station in May 2021. The station has two offset high-level side platforms, each about 50 feet long, and can fit half a car. [4]: 11 They are accessible to only one door of a train. When trains stop here, usually the first or last car receives and discharges passengers.

Dec 13, 2008 · The M-7 is an electric multiple unit railroad car built by Bombardier, with delivery beginning in 2002. The cars were ordered by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York) for the Long Island Rail Road (M7) and Metro-North Railroad (M7A). They replaced the M1 railcars, which had previously provided electric service on these lines.

Taken 1/30/25.Seen here is an 8-car train of Bombardier EMU M7A cars running as Metro-North Railroad Train #775 on the Hudson Line making a stop at Marble Hi...

Jul 18, 2020 · While currently on board a M7A, I just wanted to really talk about how the LIRR has so many minor differences on board when being compared with the Metro North. The first difference I want to highlight is the lack of the dual chime before ASI announcements on board the M7A, and even the M8.