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.
