The first trains for the upcoming Purple Line have arrived in Maryland. On Thursday, the new trains were unveiled in front of a crowd including numerous politicians and stakeholders.
The new light rail trains are built by CAF in Spain, and assembled in New York. At 142 feet long, they will be the longest Light Rail trains in the United States.
Each electric vehicle, which are powered by overhead wires, can carry 430 passengers, with seating for 80. The new trains also include space for a few wheelchairs and a few bikes. Notably, each train will be fully walk-through, enabling better passenger circulation than most American Light Rail trains.
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