Siemens S700 light rail vehicles

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Siemens S700 light rail vehicles are modern low-floor light rail cars designed by Siemens Mobility for urban transit systems, featuring improved accessibility, energy efficiency, and passenger comfort.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf light rail vehicle
low-floor tram
accessibilityFeature low-floor center section for easier access
priority seating areas
space for wheelchairs
brakeType electric braking
pneumatic braking
countryOfOrigin Germany
designedBy Siemens Mobility USA
designedFor high-floor platform compatibility in some systems
urban transit systems
designedToComplyWith ADA accessibility requirements (United States)
doorConfiguration multiple side doors for rapid boarding
energyEfficiencyFeature lightweight construction
regenerative braking
enteredServiceIn 2010s
family Siemens S70/S700 platform
feature air conditioning
articulated carbody
energy efficiency
improved accessibility
level boarding
low-floor center section
passenger comfort
wheelchair accessibility
floorType low-floor
intendedBenefit improved passenger flow
lower operating costs
reduced dwell times at stations
manufacturer Siemens AG
Siemens Mobility
market North American light rail market
marketedAs modernized version of Siemens S70
operator Calgary Transit
Charlotte Area Transit System
Houston METRO
Portland TriMet
Salt Lake City UTA
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
powerSupply overhead catenary
predecessor Siemens S70
railGauge standard gauge
serviceType revenue passenger service
tractionType electric
typicalOperation multiple-unit operation
usedInTransportMode light rail
tramway

Referenced by (4)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Link light rail ("Siemens S700 LRV")
METRO Green Line ("Siemens S70 light rail vehicles")
usesRollingStock
Blue Line (MBTA) ("Siemens 0700-series cars")
hasRollingStock
Sound Transit Link light rail
rollingStock

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