Stadler secures contract for Salt Lake City light rail vehicles in US

Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler has received a contract from the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) to supply up to 80 new light rail vehicles for the TRAX service in Salt Lake City, US.

The initial contract, valued at $129m, includes 20 new Stadler Citylink light rail cars, with funding partly provided by a Federal Transit Administration grant.

This agreement also includes options for another 60 vehicles, all to be constructed as per federal Buy America requirements.

UTA Executive Director Jay Fox said: “The location of Stadler’s manufacturing facility in Utah provides a unique opportunity for UTA to work directly with our equipment supplier and fast track adjustments that develop throughout the build process.

“With a 25-year-old TRAX system and ridership already up 17% this year systemwide, these new vehicles will help UTA modernise and expand its light rail system for generations to come.”

The Citylink light rail vehicle features a low-floor design that maximises accessibility.