The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has launched its first S700 low-floor light rail vehicles, manufactured by Siemens Mobility.
The first S700 train entered service on the Gold Line on 1 September 2024, while a second began operating on the Green Line on 3 September.
These units form part of SacRT’s initial order for 20 S700 low-floor light rail vehicles.
The new S700 vehicles feature a low-floor design that facilitates smooth boarding. They can each accommodate 187 passengers and offer comfort features such as temperature control and digital station displays.
“This is a historic moment for SacRT and the Sacramento region. The launch of our new S700 light rail vehicles reflects our dedication to delivering safe, reliable, and accessible transit options. I want to thank all our partners, elected officials, and the entire SacRT team for their commitment to making this day a reality.”
The new vehicles are expected to provide equitable, efficient, and future-ready transportation for Sacramento residents, thus advancing SacRT’s broader efforts to modernise its network.
Over the next few weeks, SacRT will continue to operate a mixed fleet of low-floor and high-floor trains on the Gold and Green lines while the final testing phase for the new trains is completed.
Siemens will also start production on an additional eight low-floor trains later this year, with delivery expected by late 2025.
In total, SacRT has secured funding for 45 new vehicles, with an option to order up to 76.
“Congratulations to the entire SacRT team for their relentless efforts in making this service launch a reality. Built by Siemens Mobility and our team of more than 2,400 in Sacramento, these trains and the connection they bring are a gateway to a future where transportation is seamlessly connected, and where our city can thrive.”
