See SF’s Brand New N Judah Train | Ferry Plaza

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Muni has a full-scale model of the brand new LRV (light rail vehicle) on display at the Ferry Plaza for you to kick the tires and take a walk around for one day only –  until 4pm on June 16, 2015.

The City will soon gain 40 new light-rail vehicles, vastly expanding Muni’s train fleet. This will add to the previously announced 175 new LRVs, which will slowly replace older trains beginning in 2016.

The future of @sfmta_muni #muni, new LRV model on display now at the Ferry Plaza #sf! She’s a ‘beaut. pic.twitter.com/LdN4gHyw0y

— SFMTA Photo Archive (@SFMTAPhoto) June 16, 2015

Full-Scale Model of SF’s New Muni Metro Trains –  Light Rail Vehicle

Muni is  showcases a full-scale model of Muni’s new light rail vehicles set to arrive in 2016 and in service by 2017. The full-scale model represents design features informed by public input gathered last fall, including a new seating configuration, new interior color schemes, new exterior design and a host of other features that will improve service for hundreds of thousands of daily riders, including:

• Reduced door and step malfunctions, which are the single biggest reason for delays on the
• Improved safety by shortening braking distance and improving visibility for operators.
• Quieter operation on rails.
• Compared to our current LRV fleet, these new vehicles will last 10 times longer before significant maintenance is required (Trains now can go 2500 miles. New trains will go 25k)
• The new vehicles will last 10 times longer than current fleet

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