Siemens has been awarded an option order to deliver an additional five S70 light rail vehicles for Metro Transit, which serves the Twin Cities region. The $20.1 million order for the S70 vehicles will add to the existing 59 light rail vehicles currently in operation on the Metro Green and Blue lines. The Metro Green Line opened in 2014 and operates between Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Metro Blue Line, Minnesota's first light-rail line, opened in 2004. Metro Transit will use the new trains to enhance service on its light rail lines, which are experiencing record ridership.
“The Twin Cities are a great example of a region that understands the benefits a light rail system can bring to its riders and the local economy, and we’re happy to continue to play a role in the success of their system,” said Michael Cahill, president of Siemens Rolling Stock. “We are excited to extend our technology partnership with Metro Transit and look forward to building more of the country’s most advanced light rail vehicles to enhance mobility.”
