The $390 million framework contract with the German manufacturer was signed by the Bi-State Development Agency, the transport authority of the American city, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Siemens Mobility will deliver up to 55 new trams

The firm part of the order includes 24 trams, including the supply of diagnostic equipment.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation will co-fund the purchase with $196 million.

The high-floor, two-section S200 trams are set to be gradually introduced into service from 2026 on the local light rail network, MetroLink, replacing Siemens SD400 cars from 1991-1993.

Siemens Mobility will deliver up to 55 new trams

Specially designed for the North American market, S200 trams are already in operation in Calgary and San Francisco, with an order for Cleveland.

Over 380 units are expected to be delivered under existing contracts.

Siemens Mobility will deliver up to 55 new trams

Siemens manufactures S200 and low-floor S700 trams (for Portland, Sacramento, St. Paul, and Santa Ana) at its Sacramento plant, with plans to open a second facility in North Carolina next year.

Renderings: Siemens.

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