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Austin Next-Generation Light Rail Vehicles

Sector: Airport • Location: Austin, Texas, United States

Source: Rail Technology Magazine

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Stadler has been contracted to supply next-generation light rail vehicles for Austin's first light rail system, featuring 15 stations along a nearly 10-mile corridor with fully electric trains operating frequently. The vehicles are based on Stadler's CITYLINK platform with a fully low-floor interior design, enhancing accessibility and passenger flow. The project includes community input in the des

Status
Closed
Sector
Airport, Rail, Automotive
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Rail Technology Magazine

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The project “Austin Next-Generation Light Rail Vehicles” is an infrastructure initiative in the Airport sector, located in Austin, Texas, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Rail Technology Magazine.

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Stadler has been contracted to supply next-generation light rail vehicles for Austin's first light rail system, featuring 15 stations along a nearly 10-mile corridor with fully electric trains operating frequently. The vehicles are based on Stadler's CITYLINK platform with a fully low-floor interior design, enhancing accessibility and passenger flow. The project includes community input in the design phase and plans for future network expansion, including a link to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

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Transportation

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United States of America (USA)

State

Texas

City

Austin

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Airport, Rail, Automotive

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2026-07-20

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