West Coast Express

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West Coast Express (WCE or WCX) is a commuter railway operating between downtown Vancouver and Mission, British Columbia.

Current roster

Locomotives

Fleet number(s) Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine
Horsepower
Gearing
Top Speed
HEP generator Notes
900-905 West Coast Express 903a.jpg 1995 GMDD F59PHI 12V710G3A
3200hp
79:22
110mph
500kW DDC 8V149 Purchased new for WCX commuter service.
906 West Coast Express 906a.jpg 2006 MPI MP36PH-3C 16V645F3B-Z
3600hp
Purchased new for WCX commuter service, as additional unit to maintain capacity and prevent the requirement of VIA units for spares.

Railcars

Fleet number(s) Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Seats Notes
101-108 West Coast Express 108a.jpg 1995-96 Bombardier BiLevel 136 Cab cars.
201-220 1995-96 Bombardier BiLevel 142 Coaches with "Expresso" coffee bar built where washroom would normally be located, 138 seats.
301-309 2000-01 Bombardier BiLevel 142 Coaches with welded side skins.
401-407 2010 Bombardier BiLevel 142 On order. Two arrived August 26th, 2010. The rest are scheduled to arrive by late October. Delivery Completed of all cars. All in Service
Air / Rail / School Bus / Taxi