January 8, 2026
RSS is rewriting what's possible in commuter rail, and Railway Age is paying attention.
Their latest feature tells the story of our first rebuilt F40PH, now in revenue service on MBTA Commuter Rail and the first of six units headed to Boston.
The average commuter rail locomotive in the U.S. is 28 years old. New procurement can take a decade. Agencies need solutions now, not in 2035. That’s the gap we’re filling.
We took a proven platform, one that mechanical and operations teams already know, and rebuilt it from the frame up to modern standards. The result is a like-new locomotive with a 20-year lifecycle, reduced emissions, and full Buy America compliance.
When agencies ask us, “How come someone didn’t think of this years ago?” — that tells us we’re solving the right problem.
More units coming soon.
The Railway Age article by Justin Franz covers the full story of Rolling Stock Solutions’ F40PH rebuild program, including the technical upgrades, emission improvements, and the broader case for flexible leasing in commuter rail. Key highlights from the piece:
Read the full article at Railway Age.
RSS is proud to welcome James Yung as Locomotive Services Manager, bringing decades of experience to support seamless fleet integration and reliable leasing operations.
RSS CEO Phil Puccia recently spoke at the New England Railroad Club’s Annual Purchasing Night Dinner, sharing how flexible leasing helps agencies meet urgent power needs without long procurement timelines.
RSS is excited to share that locomotive RSTX 1002 is close to completing its commissioning testing for passenger service.
