| BiLevel Coach and Cab Car | |
|---|---|
 A GO Transit train with 10 BiLevel coaches in 2008 | |
 Interior of a New Mexico Rail Runner Express coach | |
| Manufacturer | Hawker Siddeley Canada-SNC Lavalin (Can Car) and UTDC-SNC Lavalin , Bombardier Transportation, Alstom Transport |
| Built at | Fort William (Thunder Bay), Ontario |
| Constructed | 1976–present |
| Entered service | 1976 |
| Number built | 1,510 railcars built + 65 on order for various railroads |
| Capacity | 136 to 162 (seated); 142 in IV series, 276 standees |
| Operators | see article |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Riveted or welded aluminum body on a steel frame |
| Car length | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Width | 9 ft 10 in (3.00 m) |
| Height | 15 ft 11 in (4.85 m) |
| Doors | Pneumatically-operated & Electromechanical-operated |
| Weight | 61,000 kg (134,000 lb) |
| Power supply | 480 or 575 V HEP |
| Braking system(s) | Pneumatic tread brakes and disc brakes |
The BiLevel Coach is a bilevel passenger railcar currently built by Alstom and previously by Bombardier, Hawker Siddeley Canada, the Canadian Car and Foundry (Can Car), and the UTDC. Used by North American commuter rail operators, they hold 360 passengers[citation needed]s and feature a distinctive octagonal profile.