Siemens Mobility to Supply GCRTA with Additional S200 LRVs

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA), OH, has exercised an option to order an additional 18 S200 Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) from Siemens Mobility to replace the fleet operating on its Red, Blue, and Green lines.

“Siemens Mobility is thrilled to continue our partnership with the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority and further connection for communities in the great city of Cleveland,” said Marc Buncher, president and CEO, Siemens Mobility North America. “These American-made light rail vehicles offer a modern, sustainable transportation solution to keep riders connected and on their way.”

Building on GCRTA’s initial purchase in 2023 for 24 S200 LRVs and its exercise of the first option for an additional six cars in 2024, this new order of 18 vehicles increases GCRTA’s total number of Siemens Mobility LRVs to 48. Vehicles from the initial order are currently in production at Siemens Mobility’s rail manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA.

“Our team is elated to be one step closer to achieving a complete replacement of our rail fleet, after decades of dependable service within Greater Cleveland,” said India L. Birdsong Terry, GCRTA general manager and chief executive officer. “Knowing that we are embarking upon a significantly enhanced customer experience for future generations of GCRTA ridership is both exciting and transformative—a rare, once in a lifetime moment that I look forward to celebrating alongside our customers very soon.”

The S200 LRVs feature 52 easy-to-clean seats, additional standing room, four wheelchair areas, two bicycle racks, and an advanced infotainment system. In addition, the vehicles are built to withstand the coldest Cleveland winter weather, with ice cutting technology and a modern operator cab area with a dedicated HVAC unit, heated windshield, and enhanced visibility.