Tour SacRT New Low-Floor Light Rail Vehicles at Community Event on June 12, 2024

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is holding a second community event to showcase the new the S700 low-floor light rail vehicles. These new trains are set to roll out on the Gold and Green lines this summer.

Event Details:
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.                          
7th & Richards/Township 9 Station               
(7^th Street and Richards Boulevard, Sacramento)

The event is open to everyone to experience a sneak peek of SacRT’s new low-floor light rail trains.

Getting There:

To encourage participation, SacRT is offering FREE rides to the event with a free ride flyer available at sacrt.com/s700events. Please note that Green Line light rail service will not be available directly to the event due to the new trains being on display on the tracks. Riders can take bus route 11 to the event.

About the New S700 Trains:

The S700 low-floor trains are set to debut on the Gold and Green lines in late summer 2024. These state-of-the-art vehicles are designed to enhance accessibility, comfort, and efficiency for all riders.

For more information about these community events or the new S700 low-floor trains, visit sacrt.com/S700events.

SacRT Achieves Major Milestone with Two New Low-Floor Trains Completing 1,000 Miles of Testing – Ready for Passenger Service  

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce that two of the 20 new S700 low-floor light rail vehicles that have been delivered, have completed 1,000 miles of testing, and are officially deemed ready for passenger service.   

The 1,000-mile testing process is the final step of testing that is required to ensure all safety and quality standards are met before the train can operate on SacRT’s tracks when service of the new low-floor trains begins later this summer. The other 18 vehicles are currently in different phases of testing. Learn more about the testing process at sacrt.com/newtrains.   

“Ensuring the safety and reliability of our trains is our top priority,” said SacRT General Manager/CEO Henry Li. “I commend our dedicated team for their hard work and commitment throughout the rigorous testing process. These new low-floor vehicles will enhance accessibility and comfort for all our passengers, and we are excited to place them in service on the Gold and Green lines later this summer.” 

Tour the New S700 Low-Floor Light Rail Trains 
SacRT invites the community to a special event on Saturday, June 1, 2024, to tour the new S700 low-floor light rail trains. This is a unique opportunity for residents to get an up-close look at the new vehicles and learn more about the features that will enhance their commuting experience. The event will take place at the 13th Street Station (1225 R Street) between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Learn more at sacrt.com/S700events.   

Light Rail Modernization Project 
As part of SacRT’s commitment to being good stewards of the public funds it receives to improve the local transportation network, SacRT is quickly and efficiently modernizing the entire light rail system. The Light Rail Modernization project is a major capital project in the Sacramento region that includes the purchase and rollout of new accessible low-floor light rail vehicles, modifications to station platforms to meet the height requirements of the new vehicles, and the addition of a passing track to allow for 15-minute frequency at all four Folsom area stations. Learn more at sacrt.com/modernization. 

The first phase of station platform construction on the Gold Line is nearly complete, and SacRT will begin phase two of construction on Blue Line stations this fall. Riders are reminded to cross at the ends of station platforms rather than through the middle, as the Gold Line station platforms have been raised eight inches.  

Light Rail Service Disruptions Scheduled in April and May

Construction Underway on Station Platform Modifications for New Low-Floor Trains Rolling Out this Summer

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is alerting riders of several light rail service disruptions that will occur in April and May 2024. Station platform construction is underway to meet the height requirements of new low-floor light rail vehicles that will begin service on the Gold and Green lines this summer.

Below is the station construction schedule for April and May. Please note that the schedule may change due to weather or other factors. Riders are urged to download the free Alert SacRT app and check the website for updates at sacrt.com/stationclosure.

Tuesday, April 23 – Friday, May 3, 2024*
The 13th Street Station will be closed for customers boarding and deboarding. Light rail trains will travel through 13th Street Station; however, riders will not be able to board or deboard at the station because of construction activity. The nearest stations are Archives Plaza and 16th Street Station. All Green Line passengers would need to board and deboard at Archives Plaza.

Saturday, May 4 – Sunday, May 5, 2024
Due to station platform construction, the 13th Street Station will be closed, and bus bridges (shuttle bus between stations) will be in place.

• Gold Line: Bus bridge (shuttle buses operate between stations) between 29th Street and Sacramento Valley stations.
• Blue Line: Bus bridge (shuttle buses operate between stations) between Globe and Broadway stations.

Monday, May 6 – Friday, May 10, 2024*
The 13th Street Station outbound platform (headed toward Folsom) will be closed for customers boarding and deboarding. Light rail trains will travel through 13th Street Station; however, riders will not be able to board or deboard at the station on the outbound platform because of construction activity. The inbound platform (headed toward Sacramento Valley Station) will be open. The nearest open stations are Archives Plaza and 16th Street Station. 

Saturday, May 11 – Sunday, May 12, 2024
Due to station platform construction, the 13th Street Station will be closed, and bus bridges will be in place.

• Gold Line: Bus bridge (shuttle buses operate between stations) between 29th Street and Sacramento Valley stations.
• Blue Line: Bus bridge (shuttle buses operate between stations) between Globe and Broadway stations.

Tuesday, May 14 – Friday, May 24*
The Archives Plaza Station will be closed for customers boarding and deboarding. Light rail trains will travel through Archives Plaza Station; however, riders will not be able to board or deboard at the station because of construction activity. The nearest open stations are 8th& Capitol Station or 13th Street Station. 

Saturday, May 25 – Sunday, May 26, 2024
(Archives Plaza Station Closed – No Light Rail Service)
Due to station platform construction, the Archives Plaza Station will be closed, and bus bridges will be in place.

• Gold Line: Bus bridge (shuttle buses operate between stations) between 13th Street and Sacramento Valley stations.
• Blue Line: Bus bridge (shuttle buses operate between stations) between Globe and 13th Street stations.

Monday, May 27 – Friday, May 31*
The Archives Plaza Station outbound platform (headed toward Folsom) will be closed for customers boarding and deboarding. Light rail trains will travel through Archives Plaza Station; however, passengers will not be able to board or deboard at the station on the outbound platform. The inbound platform (headed toward Sacramento Valley Station) will be open. The nearest stations are 8th& Capitol Station or 13th Street Station.

*No bus bridge (shuttle bus between stations) will be available during these closures.

The first phase of the station platform modifications on the Gold Line is expected to be completed in June. SacRT will then begin station platform construction on the Blue Line this fall. Learn more about the project at sacrt.com/modernization.