Sacramento’s new accessibility-focused light rail is ‘a game-changer.’ When it will run
New accessibility-focused light rail trains are coming to Sacramento.
Sacramento Regional Transit announced that its new low-floor light rail vehicles will go into service starting next month. The trains will operate on the Gold and Green lines.
In June, Sacramento Regional Transit hosted a sneak peek of the new light rail cars, that were described as a “game-changer” for disabled commuters.
“This is really a game-changer for mobility in the Sacramento region,” Jessica Gonzalez, Sacramento Regional Transit spokesperson, told The Sacramento Bee. The new trains allow for accessibility, as passengers can board at station level and can use buttons to deploy ramps.
“Anyone with a mobility device can use two of the center doors, where a deployable ramp will come out of the door, and they can roll or walk or scoot onto the train,” Gonzalez said.
Where and when do the new trains run?
According to Sacramento Regional Transit, the new trains will run on the Gold Line starting Sunday, Sept. 1.
It will operate between Sacramento Valley Station and Iron Point Station.
New vehicles will also service the Green Line starting Monday, Sept. 2.
SacRT hosting a debut event
The agency will present the new trains at a free community event on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Township 9 Station by Seventh and Richards, you can tour the new trains and enjoy live entertainment and refreshments.
What’s inside the new low-floor trains?
According to Sacramento Regional Transit, the new vehicles will provide easier access at doorways, spacious seating and large windows.
The aisles are also wider for accessibility, and there are areas for bicycles.
This story was originally published August 5, 2024 at 9:53 AM.