Meet Me In GCT. On the morning of Tuesday, October 14, 2025, MTA Metro-North Railroad Siemens SC42-DMs MNCW 301 and 303 wound up on opposite sides of the same platform during the morning rush hour at Grand Central Terminal. MNCW 303 was making its revenue debut, the third SC42-DM to enter service.

Metro-North SC42-DM YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLulDlhUgESnK3RNXSg9GJPd9xLVyjT2Lv

Full resolution pics and prints:
https://www.riverrailphoto.com/mnrsc42dm/e44497889
https://www.riverrailphoto.com/mnrsc42dm

Though similar to the all diesel design of the SC-44 and ALC-42, these locomotives also had to go to the testing center in Pueblo, Colorado for full evaluation before delivery to Metro-North. The locomotives are much quieter than their predecessors and also significantly more fuel efficient while providing more power. While the (present) GE P32AC-DM fleet changes from electric to diesel mode around the Harlem-125 Street Station, MNR has stated that this locomotive is designed to operate on third rail to the Croton Harmon area, where electrification ends.

More from the MTA: https://new.mta.info/press-release/mta-unveils-new-modern-metro-north-locomotives