Purple Line Light Rail Vehicle Delivery
Sector: Rail • Location: Maryland, United States
Source: Railway-News
The Maryland Transit Administration has received the 28th and final light rail vehicle for the Purple Line project. The vehicle arrived ahead of schedule, allowing the project team to continue testing and commissioning activities along the full alignment. The vehicles, manufactured by CAF and assembled in Elmira, New York, each measure 142 feet in length and have a passenger capacity of 430, inclu
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Rail, Mass Transit, Automotive, Government
- Location
- Maryland, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Railway-News
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Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Maryland Transit Administration has received the 28th and final light rail vehicle for the Purple Line project. The vehicle arrived ahead of schedule, allowing the project team to continue testing and commissioning activities along the full alignment. The vehicles, manufactured by CAF and assembled in Elmira, New York, each measure 142 feet in length and have a passenger capacity of 430, including seating for 80, with accommodations for wheelchairs and bike racks. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Maryland |
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Source | Railway-News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Mass Transit, Automotive, Government |
Article published date | 2025-11-30 |
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