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AirTrain JFK Redevelopment Task 1 | Railcar Procurement | Request for Industry Feedback | Revision 3 i of v

John F. Kennedy International Airport AirTrain JFK New Vehicle Procurement

Request for Industry Feedback (RFIF) #6000003227

March 2, 2026 ii of v

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Table of Contents Terms & Abbreviations ................................................................................................. v

1 Invitation to Provide Feedback

1.1 Why Participate?

1.2 Invitation to Respond

1.3 Respondent

1.4 RFIF Contact Person

1.5 Requests for Clarification

1.6 Respondents Meetings

2 JFK Redevelopment Program

2.1 AirTrain JFK’s New Vehicle Procurement Program

2.2 AirTrain JFK’s Supporting Infrastructure and Services

3 Response Requirements and Format

3.1 Response Requirements

3.2 Response Format

4 RFIF Participation Conditions

4.1 Terms of Discussion

4.2 Inquiry Only – No Contract

4.3 Respondent Attendance Costs

4.4 Ownership of Responses

4.5 Reserved Rights of The Port Authority

4.6 No Personal Liability

5 RFIF Questions

5.1 General Company Information

5.2 Project Delivery and Contracting

5.3 Technology, Design, Development, and Delivery

5.4 Increased Passenger Capacity

5.5 Operations and Maintenance

5.6 Procurement Process

5.7 Other

5.8 Reference Projects

Appendix A Description of Current AirTrain JFK System iv of v

Appendix B AirTrain Redevelopment Program and Future Expansion Appendix B.1 Program Components Appendix B.2 Service and Ridership Levels

Appendix B.2.1 2025 Service and Ridership Levels Appendix B.2.2 2045 Service and Ridership Levels

List of Tables Table 1: Reference Project Information 12 Table 2: Key Alignment Characteristics – Existing System 15 Table 3: AirTrain JFK Redevelopment Task Overview 17 Table 4: 2025 Service and Ridership Levels 19 Table 5: Forecasted Service and Ridership Levels - 2045 19

List of Figures

Figure 1: 2026-2035 Capital Plan for JFK Airport 4 Figure 2: Overview of AirTrain JFK Service 4 Figure 3: AirTrain JFK Supporting Infrastructure 5 Figure 4: AirTrain JFK System Map 14 Figure 5: INNOVIA Metro ART 200 Characteristics 16 v of v

Terms & Abbreviations

Abbreviation Meaning ADA Americans with Disabilities Act APM Automated People Mover ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials ATC Automatic Train Control ATO Automatic Train Operation AW0 The weight of an empty, ready-to-run vehicle CCF Central Control Facility CCO Central Control Operator CONRAC Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility LIM Linear Induction Motor MBE Minority Business Enterprise MDBF Mean Distance Between Failures NFPA National Fire Protection Association OMSF Operations Maintenance and Storage Facility Port Authority The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey RFIF Request for Industry Feedback TPS Traction Power Substation TSSA Technical Support and Spare Parts Supply Agreements WBE Women Business Enterprise

1 Invitation to Provide Feedback The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (“Port Authority”) is requesting industry feedback via this Request for Industry Feedback (“RFIF”) #6000003227 from interested firms (“Respondent” or “Respondents”) for the AirTrain JFK New Vehicle Procurement Program (the “AirTrain JFK Program”).

The purpose of this RFIF is to gather feedback from Respondents that the Port Authority may use to inform the future procurement process for rail vehicles and system technology, as well as the potential inclusion of other supporting infrastructure and services. The Port Authority is taking a vehicle and system technology agnostic approach to encourage Respondents to propose innovative solutions to help meet the program goals outlined above. The Port Authority is providing information regarding the existing system to inform Respondents only and does not preclude Respondents from proposing alternative solutions that meet the AirTrain JFK Program objectives.

1.1 Why Participate?

Participating in this RFIF gives suppliers a unique opportunity to shape market information and industry perspectives relevant to the upcoming RFP for the AirTrain JFK Program. Input received during the RFIF phase will assist the Port Authority in better understanding current technologies, industry capabilities, and general market considerations that may inform the development of technical specifications, delivery expectations, and other procurement documentation. This early engagement is intended to enhance the Port Authority’s awareness of prevailing industry practices, potential risks, and available innovations. Feedback submitted will be reviewed and considered as the Port Authority advances the Program.

Ultimately, contributing to the RFIF process supports a fair and competitive procurement by enhancing the Port Authority’s overall understanding of available solutions and implementation considerations. Participation allows suppliers to present relevant capabilities and general approaches for informational purposes only. The RFIF is an important information-gathering exercise and will impact the development of the final RFP requirements.

1.2 Invitation to Respond

The Port Authority invites Respondents to provide feedback based on their experience that applies to the AirTrain JFK Program. The RFIF invites Respondents to provide insights, recommendations, and examples from past projects that can inform the planning and procurement of new vehicles for AirTrain JFK. The feedback received will allow the Port Authority to understand market capabilities, identify potential risks and opportunities, and refine its strategy for procuring a world-class fleet of vehicles to service the AirTrain JFK riders.

Responses to the RFIF will be treated confidentially. Answers to questions, reference projects, and any other supplementary information provided will not be shared externally or with other Respondents.

1.3 Respondent

The Port Authority encourages responses to this RFIF from a variety of firms, organizations, and teams, including:

a) Firms that have successfully delivered in the design and construction of APM operating systems and fixed facilities of comparable size, complexity, and scale to the anticipated AirTrain JFK Program.

b) Firms with a record of accomplishment in the operation and maintenance of airport APM operating systems and fixed facilities of comparable size, complexity, and scale to the anticipated AirTrain JFK Program.

c) Firms or suppliers with a record of successful manufacture and/or integration of equipment in any light rail vehicle (LRV) projects.

The Port Authority may invite a respondent to attend a one-on-one meeting with the Port Authority staff to discuss the responses to the questions set forth in Section. 5 of this RFIF.

1.4 RFIF Contact Person

The Port Authority’s contact person for this RFIF is:

Name: Luciano Peixoto

Title: Senior Buyer

Department: Procurement

Organization: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Contact info:

Address: 4 WTC

150 Greenwich Street, 21st Floor

New York, NY 10007

Email: lupeixoto@panynj.gov

Phone: (212) 435-4635

1.5 Requests for Clarification

Firms and respondents may submit clarification questions regarding the AirTrain JFK Program or the RFIF process to the contact person during a 4-week period commencing on the issuance of the RFIF. The Port Authority will review the questions and post responses on the RFIF-appointed web page on The Port Authority’s website by Friday, March 16, 2026. The Port Authority will not treat any RFIF clarification questions as either confidential or proprietary, and all questions/responses will be accessible to all respondents.

1.6 Respondents Meetings

After reviewing responses, and if time permits, the Port Authority is willing to hold one-on-one meetings with qualified respondents upon request. These meetings intend to promote an open exchange of information that, as noted, may aid the Port Authority with completing the project delivery and procurement contract strategy for the AirTrain JFK Program.

The Port Authority anticipates that invited respondent meetings will be scheduled during a two-week period in April 2026. The Port Authority expects each meeting with a respondent to last no more than two hours and can be in-person at the Port Authority’s offices. Requests to tour the AirTrain JFK system will also be considered.

The Port Authority will provide an agenda in advance to inform respondents of what will be expected and desired in the one-on-one meeting.

2 JFK Redevelopment Program Over the past decade, the Port Authority has delivered an unprecedented number of critical infrastructure renewals, setting the stage for the region’s future transportation network, and advancing the agency’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and security initiatives. Indeed, the Port Authority’s $45 billion 2026-2035 Capital Plan will maintain the agency’s momentum, completing major initiatives from the 2017 – 2025 Capital Plan, including the continued transformation of John F. Kennedy International Airport (“JFK Airport”) into a world-class gateway, by adding a new generation of projects, including a significant upgrade of JFK’s AirTrain system. A regional economic driver, JFK Airport sees over 62 million passengers annually and is an essential component of the world's air transportation network.

Figure 1: 2026-2035 Capital Plan for JFK Airport

2.1 AirTrain JFK’s New Vehicle Procurement Program

The Port Authority plans to procure a new fleet of vehicles for the AirTrain JFK system (“AirTrain”). The existing fleet of 32 automated people movers (APM) has been in service since 2003 and carries nearly 25 million passengers annually. The system’s current operator and maintainer operate vehicles 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Figure 2: Overview of AirTrain JFK Service

The AirTrain fleet is approaching the end of its design life. Current forecasts show a substantial increase in passenger demand between 2030 and 2060, which will require a significant increase in the size of the fleet to service JFK Airport into the 2060s. The current demand on existing services means that any new fleet will offer an opportunity to improve the passenger experience, reliability, and sustainability.

Programmatic goals of the AirTrain JFK New Vehicle Procurement include:

1. Deliver a world-class passenger experience that meets the service standards expected at leading international airports.

2. Enhance scalability to accommodate future growth, including increased passenger volumes and associated system demands throughout the new vehicles’ service life.

3. Integrate the new system with robust maintenance strategies that enhance operational efficiency and deliver long-term return on investment.

2.2 AirTrain JFK’s Supporting Infrastructure and Services

In addition to the new vehicles, the Port Authority is investing in a series of interrelated JFK infrastructure projects to support the operation and maintenance of AirTrain JFK. These projects include a new Operations, Maintenance and Storage Facility (OMSF), train control upgrades, traction power improvements, and station enhancements.

Figure 3: AirTrain JFK Supporting Infrastructure

Technical information about the existing system and future development of the AirTrain JFK Program can be found in Appendices A & B, respectively.

3 Response Requirements and Format

3.1 Response Requirements

Each respondent must submit:

a) A cover letter that includes the name and principal business of your firm

b) A designated point of contact for correspondence

c) As applicable, a description of your experience undertaking or taking part in projects with light rail vehicles or automatic people movers

d) A concise description of what role the firm might play in the future AirTrain JFK Program

e) Responses to the RFIF questions described in Section 5

f) If desired, a request to participate in a one-on-one meeting with the Port Authority staff and/or tour the AirTrain JFK system

3.2 Response Format

Respondents must e-mail their responses (in PDF) to Luciano Peixoto at lupeixoto@panynj.gov on or before March 30, 2026. Respondents should include “AirTrain JFK New Vehicle Procurement Program RFIF Response” in the subject line of their e-mail.

mailto:lupeixoto@panynj.gov

4 RFIF Participation Conditions

4.1 Terms of Discussion

The Port Authority’s receipt or discussion of any information related to this RFIF and a respondent’s response to this RFIF, does not impose any obligations whatsoever on the Port Authority or the respondent.

4.2 Inquiry Only – No Contract

This RFIF is an inquiry only. The Port Authority will not enter into an agreement or contract with a respondent as a result of this RFIF process. Neither the Port Authority nor any other agency guarantees that the projects discussed in this RFIF will advance to public procurement, or that any later procurement will follow the approach described in this RFIF.

4.3 Respondent Attendance Costs

The Port Authority will not be liable for any costs incurred in the preparation, submission, revision, or any other aspect of a response by a Respondent to the RFIF questions. Similarly, the Port Authority is not liable to a firm or respondent for any costs incurred or related to participation in the one-on-one meetings.

4.4 Ownership of Responses

All materials submitted in response to or in connection with this RFIF will become the property of the Port Authority.

4.5 Reserved Rights of The Port Authority

The Port Authority reserves all rights, at law and in equity, with respect to this RFIF. No respondent will have any rights against the Port Authority arising from the contents of this RFIF or the receipt of information in response. The Port Authority makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees that the information in this RFIF, or any addenda hereto, is accurate, complete, or timely. Furthermore, no such representations, warranties, or guarantees are made that the information in this RFIF accurately represents the conditions that would be encountered during the performance of any later contract, if any. The furnishing of such information by the Port Authority does not create, nor should it be deemed to create any obligation or liability upon it for any reason whatsoever. Each respondent, by sending their submission, expressly agrees that it has not relied upon the foregoing information in this RFIF and that it may not hold the Port Authority liable or responsible in any manner whatsoever.

4.6 No Personal Liability

Neither the Port Authority’s Board of Commissioners, nor any officer, agent, or employee thereof, may be charged personally with any liability by a firm or respondent or another or held liable to a Respondent under any term or provision of this RFIF or any statements made in this RFIF or during a one-on-one meeting with a respondent, as the case may be, or because of the submission or attempted submission of information or other response to this RFIF.

5 RFIF Questions The Port Authority is interested in receiving responses to the RFIF questions provided in this section. Responses are not required for each question, only those for which valuable input can be provided based on direct experience. We ask that responses to the RFIF questions be concise, informative, and based on current projects, past projects, or observations of similar projects and related industry best practices. We also ask that Respondents not provide their marketing or other promotional materials, but only include materials on the firm’s past and current projects to support the responses to these RFIF questions. Respondents should label their responses to match the question subject heading and RFIF question numbers.

5.1 General Company Information

Provide your general company information and an executive summary that includes the following:

a. Brief history of the company

b. Location of corporate office

c. Description of manufacturing/assembly facilities, including:

i. Location

ii. Manufacturing capacity

iii. Size of workforce

iv. Current contracts in place

v. Please state in what geographical location or locations you would manufacture this order.

vi. Where would you manufacture the car shells?

vii. Summary of test infrastructure and capabilities such as water test, car weigh scale, dynamic test track, etc.

d. Minimum viable manufacturing quantity, expressed as individual cars.

5.2 Project Delivery and Contracting

a. Based on your experience, provide an outline of the procurement approach you consider most appropriate for the AirTrain JFK Program and describe the associated benefits.

In your response:

o Identify the proposed overall program-level delivery model. This should outline opportunities for bundling program components identified in Table 3 below. For example, respondents may propose models which include:

Standalone railcar fleet procurement Railcar fleet procurement combined with the design and construction of the maintenance facility A railcar fleet procured alongside a vehicle Operations and Maintenance contract A design-build consortium that includes the vehicle supplier, maintenance facility contractor, and O&M provider

Or any other options identified by the respondent The respondent is permitted to include multiple options as part of their RFIF response and describe the benefits or concerns associated with each.

b. Identify any aspects of notable risk with the proposed implementation of the AirTrain JFK Program that could lead to increased cost or complexities.

c. Regarding the allocation of risks, please identify risks which you believe the Port Authority should assume for the AirTrain JFK Program.

d. Describe the various options of teaming arrangements that your experience has found to be the most advantageous for your firm and any flaws you may have experienced with teaming arrangements or owner requirements in the past.

e. Describe how your firm conducts market outreach and otherwise engages and contracts with qualified MBE/WBE and local firms, including any partnering efforts or mentoring programs your firm is engaged in.

f. Provide lessons learned on APM project delivery from past projects that you can share with the Port Authority.

5.3 Technology, Design, Development, and Delivery

a. Provide a preliminary technical description of the vehicle type that you would recommend and could supply.

b. The Port Authority is agnostic about the future type of propulsion for AirTrain. Please outline what forms of propulsion you would propose, outlining any implications that may affect the current infrastructure with the understanding that the current system is set up for Linear Induction Motors (LIM).

c. If you were to recommend converting from LIM technology to an alternate propulsion, what key requirements or considerations would need to be addressed during the transition, including any anticipated impacts on AirTrain JFK service and the approximate timeframes involved?

d. Of the vehicle types that you could supply for the AirTrain JFK Program, are any of them capable of being configured with either LIM or rotary traction motors?

e. Describe the issues you foresee that could impact service availability and reliability for an APM that operates in ambient conditions like New York City such as snow, ice, and wide temperature ranges and how those issues can be mitigated. Is thermal expansion a concern?

f. Describe the challenges that can be expected from integrating new vehicles into a complex airport operating environment, and how those challenges will be mitigated.

g. Describe what steps could be taken to mitigate the duration and frequency of potential shutdowns to the system to facilitate access for the purpose of testing and commissioning activities. Also provide a list of activities that could take place at the manufacturing facility to reduce the testing and commissioning period on the AirTrain JFK system.

h. Describe how vehicles are delivered to and assembled at site and the infrastructure requirements needed to support those activities and any static and dynamic testing infrastructure requirements you would recommend.

i. Explain what your firm can do or has done in the past to reduce the delivery duration of complex infrastructure programs. What elements of the planned AirTrain JFK Program do you anticipate can be expedited to reduce the overall duration of the schedule? Identify any “off-the-shelf” solutions that could expedite the AirTrain JFK Program.

j. What areas of technology, system and infrastructure design, and construction innovation might the Port Authority expect to see from your organization on the development for the AirTrain JFK Program? Please provide examples based on your firm’s experience and other relevant market examples, if possible.

k. Provide examples of projects where you integrated new vehicles with existing platform screen doors. What challenges did you encounter, and what actions did you take to address them? Can your vehicle entryways be modified to match the existing number and spacing of AirTrain platform screen doors?

l. Provide examples of projects where you integrated new vehicles with an existing automatic train control (ATC) system. What challenges did you encounter, and what actions did you take to address them? Include any suggestions you may have with regard to optimizing the existing system or proposed alternatives.

m. Provide examples of projects where you have integrated or how you would integrate new vehicles into an existing operational network operating legacy vehicles. What challenges did you encounter, and what actions did you take to address them? Include any suggestions you may have regarding interoperability issues and/or constraints during a fleet transition period.

n. Describe attributes of your vehicles that embody transformative, innovative, and world-class capabilities. Include examples in the areas of technological innovation, performance, reliability, sustainability, and maintainability. Explain how those attributes would support the Port Authority in delivering operational excellence and maximizing passenger satisfaction.

o. How do your vehicles comply with applicable standards and regulations, including ADA and NFPA?

p. Describe how you manage security requirements and protected information during the design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and commissioning phases of the contract.

q. Describe how you coordinate the vehicle technical specification with parallel projects such as OMSF, TPS, and Station upgrades to mitigate and reduce the quantity and frequency of delays.

r. Are there any specification requirements that we should be aware of that would cause your organization not to participate in an RFP for this procurement?

5.4 Increased Passenger Capacity

a. How do your vehicles support the Port Authority’s goal of meeting forecast ridership levels outlined in Appendix B.2 of this document?

b. What design features (e.g., seating layout) contribute to optimizing capacity and passenger flow?

c. Describe how vehicle features such as ventilation, noise control, and signage can maximize passenger comfort and wayfinding during peak travel times.

5.5 Operations and Maintenance

a. Describe any experience you have in contracting for Technical Support and Spare Parts

Supply Agreements (TSSA) and how they might have helped to achieve reliability and availability targets during entry into service and supplying consumable parts.

b. What diagnostic and monitoring systems have you worked with to support predictive maintenance? How effective was this for the end user over the lifecycle of the vehicles?

c. Provide a list of recommended functional requirements in the OMSF necessary to support the maintenance of the fleet.

d. Provide references to any experience with O&M contracts and their durations. What is your organization’s preferred optimum O&M duration?

e. If you were to recommend converting from Linear Induction Motor (LIM) technology to rotary traction motor-propelled vehicles, what key O&M requirements or considerations would need to be addressed, including any anticipated impacts on AirTrain JFK service during the transition and the approximate timeframes involved?

5.6 Procurement Process

a. In addition to standard RFP documentation, what additional documents, data, records, surveys, and studies would you benefit from the Port Authority providing to proposers during the RFP phase of the procurement process for the AirTrain JFK Program?

b. What are the key factors your firm would consider in determining whether to participate in the procurement of the AirTrain JFK Program?

c. Provide examples of requirements or specifications in other APM procurements that your firm believes could have been modified to reduce proposal development and overall project pursuit costs, without adversely affecting the public goals for, and the ability to review, the solicitation.

5.7 Other

a. We welcome any other feedback you wish to provide regarding the AirTrain JFK Program.

Explain other related topics of interest or issues that you would like to discuss that may be important to address during any future procurement process for the Program.

b. Provide a recommendation on what post-award allowances could be developed to reduce contingency assumptions during the solicitation period.

c. Provide innovations such as energy efficiency, sustainability, and multifaceted integration that your firm believes can be applied to the AirTrain JFK Program.

d. What pricing model is preferred and why? What payment milestone structure would best align with this project?

e. How should material escalation be handled?

f. Describe a recommended fleet transition strategy, including phased introduction, coexistence with legacy vehicles, and workforce training sequencing.

g. Based on comparable APM systems, what availability, MDBF, and lifecycle cost benchmarks should be considered realistic for this program?

5.8 Reference Projects

Provide two (2) or more examples of vehicles that your company has delivered that are currently operating on a system comparable to AirTrain JFK. Include the information contained in Table 1 below. Provide examples of vehicles that your company has delivered or supported that are currently operating on a system comparable to AirTrain JFK.

Table 1: Reference Project Information

Item Reference Project 1

Reference Project 2

Location of Project

Model of Vehicle Supplied

Vehicle Characteristics

Vehicle Length

Vehicle Width

Vehicle Height

Carbody Material

Weight of Empty Vehicle

Cars per Trainset

Steerable Axle Trucks (Y/N)

Linear Induction Motor (Y/N)

Integrated with Automatic Train Control System (Y/N). If Yes, Identify ATC Supplier

Integrated with Platform Door System (Y/N)

Minimum Operating Headway

System Characteristics

Route Length

Number of Stations

Maximum Grade on Mainline

Minimum Curve Radius in Yard(s)

Item Reference Project 1

Reference Project 2

Minimum Curve Radius on Mainline

Noise Emission Requirements Imposed on Vehicles

Indicate Whether the Vehicles Supplied Were for a New or an Existing Transit System

Indicate Whether the System Served an Airport (Y/N)

Indicate whether the system included platform doors (Y/N)

Contract Details

Quantity of Vehicles Procured

Contract Value at Award

Contract Value at Completion

Explanation of the Difference in Contract Value from Award to Completion

Design Completion Date at Contract Award

Delivery Date of First Vehicle at Contract Award

Delivery Date of Last Vehicle at Contract Award

Design Completion Date at Contract Completion

Delivery Date of First Vehicle at Contract Completion

Delivery Date of Last Vehicle at Contract Completion

Technical Support and/or Spare Parts Supply (Y/N). If Yes, Identify Which One

Customer Reference Contact Information

Name

Title

Transit Agency

Telephone Number

E-mail Address

Appendix A Description of Current AirTrain JFK System AirTrain JFK is an advanced rapid transit people mover system and airport rail link serving John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. The system opened in 2003 and is currently looking toward expansion. The system comprises approximately 8 miles (13 km) of fully automated guideway operating on three lines and serving nine stations within the borough of Queens in New York City. The system connects JFK Airport’s terminals with the New York City Subway and the Long Island Railroad and includes an Operations and Maintenance facility for servicing vehicles. The system is operated and maintained 24 hours a day, seven days a week under contract with the Port Authority.

Figure 4: AirTrain JFK System Map

AirTrain JFK operates on an elevated guideway with platform screen doors at the stations.

Key alignment details are shown in Table 2.

Table 2: Key Alignment Characteristics – Existing System

Criteria Value

Minimum Operational Lateral Curve Radius at Center Line of Tracks

• Maintenance yard

• Mainline

• 82 ft

• 225 ft

Maximum Superelevation • 6 in

Radius (Equivalent) of Minimum Vertical Curve

• Mainline (Convex)

• Mainline (Concave)

• Yard (Concave)

• 4800 ft

• 6667 ft

• 1750 ft

Grades do not exceed the following maximum percentages:

• Mainline Track

• Stations

• Yard

• Special Trackwork

• 6.0 %

• 3.0 %

• 1.0 %

• 6.0 % (direct fixation) and 1.5 % (ballasted)

Nominal track gauge • 4 ft 8 ½ in (1,435 mm)

Gauge tolerance

• Main Line Direct Fixation Track

• Main Line Ballasted Track

• Yard Track

• +/- 1/16 in

• +/- 1/16 in

• +/- 1/8 in

AirTrain JFK currently operates a fleet of 32 Innovia Metro ART 200 cars, referred to as the Mark II. They are configured to operate in trainsets consisting of one to four cars.

The fleet of 32 Mark II cars entered service in December 2003 and has accumulated a total of

2.023 million miles (est. Nov 2024).

AirTrain JFK uses a linear induction propulsion system, with two linear induction motors (LIM) mounted on the underbody of each car and an aluminum-capped reaction rail installed between the running rails.

AirTrain JFK uses Thales’ Seltrac moving block automatic train control (ATC) system, providing two modes of operation – automatic train operation (ATO) and emergency manual.

Traction power (nominal 750 Vdc) is supplied to vehicles via an electrified 3rd rail mounted along the sides of the guideway. AirTrain JFK vehicles are not equipped with brake resistors for rheostatic braking. Regenerated power from dynamic braking is returned to the system for use by other vehicles or dissipated through wayside resistor banks at traction power substations.

Station stops include a platform screen door system, which is commanded to open and close by the ATC system.

The vehicles interface with a radio system to receive and transmit audio announcements, route/destination information, emergency calls from onboard passenger intercoms, and alarm/status information. Figure 2 describes the INNOVIA Metro Art 200 characteristics.

Figure 5: INNOVIA Metro ART 200 Characteristics

Appendix B AirTrain Redevelopment Program and Future Expansion

Appendix B.1 Program Components The primary objectives of the AirTrain Redevelopment Program are:

1. Deliver a world-class passenger experience that meets the service standards expected at leading international airports such as JFK.

2. Enhance scalability to accommodate future growth, including increased passenger volumes and associated system demands throughout the new vehicle’s service life.

3. Integrate the new system with robust maintenance strategies that enhance operational efficiency and deliver long-term value for money.

To achieve these objectives, the AirTrain Redevelopment Program and Future Expansion includes:

- New rolling stock design, delivery, and maintenance

- Supporting infrastructure development

- Long-term operations and maintenance of the service

- Integrated lifecycle management for the life of the vehicles

Table 3: AirTrain JFK Redevelopment Task Overview

Area Package

Component Scope (What’s Included)

Fleet

New Vehicle Procurement

- Increase fleet capacity to meet forecasted passenger demand

- Replace and retire legacy vehicles following successful ramp-up

- Deliver a modern, passenger-focused design compatible with planned station upgrades

- Maintain full interoperability with existing guideway and stations

Operations and Maintenance

- Operations and maintenance of the new fleet across the service lifecycle

Rail Systems

TPS Upgrades

- Upgrade traction power infrastructure to support the new fleet and future service requirements

ATC Upgrades

- Upgrade ATC systems as required to support new vehicles and operational performance

Stations

Initial Station

Refresh

- Improve the overall passenger experience by updating interiors, enhancing signage, and refreshing key visual elements.

Area Package

Component Scope (What’s Included)

Jamaica Station

- Construct new and modified station elements, including Vertical Circulation Elements (VCEs)

Full Station Upgrades

- Modernize station infrastructure by refurbishing elevators and escalators, and upgrading platform doors, fixtures, finishes, and core building systems.

Infrastructure

OMSF Expansion

- Expand OMSF to maintain an enlarged fleet.

- Yard expansion to hold enlarged fleet.

- Additional utilities to support an enlarged fleet

Utilities - Upgrades required to accommodate a larger fleet

Parking Facilities - Develop facilities impacted by fleet expansion

Appendix B.2 Service and Ridership Levels Table 4 summarizes AirTrain JFK’s service and ridership levels to meet the existing passenger demand in 2025. Table 5 summarizes AirTrain JFK’s forecasted service and ridership levels to meet the anticipated passenger demand in 2045.

Appendix B.2.1 2025 Service and Ridership Levels

Table 4: 2025 Service and Ridership Levels

Line No. of Trainsets in Operation Trainset Configuration Headway

Jamaica Line 4 to 5 3-Car 6 mins

Howard Beach Line 4 2-Car 6 mins

CTA Loop 1 to 2 2-Car 4.5 mins

*Total fleet size is 32 cars (typically 27 cars-in-service & 5 are spare/maintenance)

Appendix B.2.2 2045 Service and Ridership Levels

Table 5: Forecasted Service and Ridership Levels - 2045

Line No. of Trainsets in Operation Trainset Configuration Headway

Jamaica Line 6 4-Car 5 mins

Howard Beach Line 5 4-Car 5 mins

CTA Loop 2 2-Car 4.5 mins

*Total estimated fleet size is 56 cars (48 cars-in-service & 8 are spare/maintenance)

Mott MacDonald | Request for Industry Feedback (RFIF) AirTrain JFK New Vehicle Procurement

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