Utah Transit Authority (UTA) ordered 20 more Stadler Citylink LRVs, for the UTA TRAX service, following the base order of 20 vehicles placed in the fall of 2024.
The trains are tailored for the UTA TRAX service serving Salt Lake City and surrounding communities. Stadler is set to build the vehicles at its Salt Lake City manufacturing site – proudly built in Utah for Utah. The design of the new TRAX trains is being presented to the public at Utah Transportation Conference.
The UTA Board of Trustees approved the fleet expansion as part of the agency’s ambitious “TRAX Forward” project, a long-term initiative to enhance and expand transit service across the region over the next decade. UTA selected Stadler as its vehicle supplier for the TRAX service in 2024. The company’s U.S. headquarters and manufacturing operations are based in Salt Lake City, making this order a milestone – the first Stadler-built light rail vehicles to operate in Utah, the company’s American home.
The original USD 129 million contract, partially funded by a Federal Transit Administration grant, included 20 Stadler Citylink LRVs, with options for up to 60 additional vehicles. With this latest order, UTA has now exercised 20 of those options, bringing the total number of vehicles on order to 40. Last year, Utah Transit Authority signed an agreement with Stadler for the supply of up to 80 new light rail vehicles for the 71 km UTA TRAX system.
Stadler’s Citylink vehicles are known for their versatility and passenger-friendly design. Featuring a low-floor layout, they offer easy boarding for all riders, including those with mobility challenges.
“UTA’s decision to expand its fleet with additional Stadler trains reflects the strength of our local partnership. These vehicles represent a new era of modern, forward-thinking infrastructure and contribute to Salt Lake City’s vision of becoming a leader in urban transit innovation,” Martin Ritter, CEO of Stadler US Inc said.
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