Austin Light Rail Fleet Supply and Assembly
Sector: Rail • Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Source: The Traveler
Austin Transit Partnership has selected Stadler U.S. to design, build, and deliver the city's first fleet of modern light rail vehicles as part of Project Connect, which aims to launch Austin's first modern tram system. The contract includes vehicle design coordination, manufacturing, testing, and delivery, supporting a 9.8 mile initial corridor with potential for expansion. The vehicles will be a
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Rail, Manufacturing (Industrial), Cable car, Automotive
- Location
- Austin, Texas, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Traveler
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Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Austin Transit Partnership has selected Stadler U.S. to design, build, and deliver the city's first fleet of modern light rail vehicles as part of Project Connect, which aims to launch Austin's first modern tram system. The contract includes vehicle design coordination, manufacturing, testing, and delivery, supporting a 9.8 mile initial corridor with potential for expansion. The vehicles will be all-electric, low-floor, articulated trams tailored to Austin's infrastructure and climate goals. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Texas |
City | Austin |
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Source | The Traveler |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Manufacturing (Industrial), Cable car, Automotive |
Article published date | 2026-07-19 |
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