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Any word on why Chicago didn't select BBD?
My guess:
In choosing CSR, CTA bypassed Bombardier, which built its 5000-series cars, the last of which was delivered just five months ago. CTA Vice President/Purchasing Ellen McCormick said the CSR/Sifang proposal was $226 million less than the bid submitted by Montreal-based Bombardier.
...although often times these things do not just come down to money.
7000 series does look sharp, though - I love the cta; everything about the whole experience. I will be sad to see the 2600's go - they're my favourite. I am not a fan of corrugated paneling and it was the one series that had nice smooth walls and a great cab molding.