Maryland Purple Line Light Rail Vehicle Fleet Completion
Sector: Rail • Location: Maryland, United States
Source: Passenger Transport
The Maryland Purple Line project reached a major milestone with the arrival of the 28th and final light rail vehicle (LRV) for the fleet. The LRVs are 142-feet long, with a capacity for 430 passengers and seating for 80, accommodating wheelchairs and bikes. The vehicles were built by CAF and assembled in Elmira, NY. The project is 84.6% complete with significant track laid and rail progress at 76.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Rail, Automotive, Government
- Location
- Maryland, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Passenger Transport
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Maryland Purple Line project reached a major milestone with the arrival of the 28th and final light rail vehicle (LRV) for the fleet. The LRVs are 142-feet long, with a capacity for 430 passengers and seating for 80, accommodating wheelchairs and bikes. The vehicles were built by CAF and assembled in Elmira, NY. The project is 84.6% complete with significant track laid and rail progress at 76.6%. |
Original sector | Passenger Transport |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Maryland |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Automotive, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-06 |
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