The Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority has ordered 14 S700 light rail vehicles (LRVs) from
Siemens Mobility. The new trains will operate in Phoenix, Arizona, and will be built at the Siemens Mobility facility in Sacramento, California. Valley Metro previously ordered 11 light rail trains from Siemens Mobility in 2017.
Scott Smith, Valley Metro CEO, said: “Additional light rail fleet supports our mission of connecting communities, especially as we close in on the 2024 completion date of South Central Extension/Downtown Hub. As our transit system grows, so must our fleet to accommodate new miles of service and additional passengers across metro Phoenix.”
Albrecht Neumann, CEO of rolling stock at Siemens Mobility, said: “Phoenix is currently the fifth-largest city in the USA, and is continuing to grow steadily. As urbanisation accelerates, sustainable transport systems are becoming more important than ever. Siemens Mobility will deliver light rail trains that provide greater passenger comfort and improved availability.
“The S700 light rail trains offer a spacious interior, energy-efficient LED lighting, generous storage space for bicycles, and a powerful air conditioning system. Improved performance and optimised availability of the trains will be achieved with condition-based monitoring, data analytics and predictive maintenance.”