AllEarth Rail, LLC, announces the purchase of 12 Budd RDCs (self powered, passenger rail cars) from DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit). AllEarth Rail won in a public bid process to purchase the rail cars — an important step to provide expanded passenger rail service to Vermont.

Photos: AllEarth Rail Budd Rail Car exterior and interior view

AllEarth Rail’s goal is to work with existing public and private transportation services to provide safe, reliable and cost-effective passenger rail service between Vermont's cities and towns, resorts, hospitals, colleges and universities.

The refurbished Budd stainless steel cars are designed for northern climates, do not require costly locomotives and turn-around rail yards, and can be operated cost-effectively. VIA Rail Canada was the major competitor in the bid because they understand these self-powered passenger rail cars are a rare opportunity to provide reliable service to rural areas. For more information about the Budd Rail Cars, visit: https://www.allearthrail.com/remarkable-budd-rail-diesel-car-rdc-resources