The 68 expansion vehicles consist of 64 vehicles purchased by the SFMTA and 4 vehicles purchased to support the new Warriors stadium in Mission Bay. Altogether, the 68 additional vehicles will alleviate overcrowding and enable the SFMTA to meet growing current and future ridership demand.

The SFMTA received its 100th new LRV4 (light rail vehicle four-series) in December 2022, closing out a year of big accomplishments for the agency. This train represents a milestone in the continued progress of the LRV Fleet Replacement Program .

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has introduced new LRV4s with double-transverse seats as final phase of LRV4 vehicles joining the Muni fleet before a preventative brake rebuild.

Jun 25, 2019 · The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which manages all transportation in the city, including the Municipal Railway (Muni), today announced the unlocking of the back door and the resumption of two-car train service on the new LRV4 trains.

Jun 25, 2019 · San Francisco’s transit officials have remedied safety and mechanical issues with its new LRV4 Muni rail cars related to the single-rear doors and a coupler system design flaw.

Mar 17, 2023 · The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has added the 100th new four-series light rail vehicle (LRV4) to its fleet as part of its ongoing LRV Fleet Replacement Program. These cars are among 219 light rail vehicles being produced for SFMTA at Siemens Mobility’s facility in Sacramento.

Aug 30, 2016 · San Francisco’s transit officials have remedied safety and mechanical issues with its new LRV4 Muni rail cars related to the single-rear doors and a coupler system design flaw. The...Read More

Feb 26, 2020 · Adding track brakes to all 151 Phase 2 vehicles to alleviate flat wheels. Seat changes, retrofits 68 Phase 1 vehicles with single transverse seating and related reconfigurations. Seat changes, production of first 50 Phase 2 vehicles with single transverse seating and related reconfigurations.

The Muni LRV4 utilizes an advanced passenger information system consisting of operator and automated announcements, passenger-operator intercoms, electronic destination signs; and a surveillance system for increased passenger safety. Each LRV is electrically powered from an overhead catenary system (OCS) and for San Francisco operates at speeds

Mar 3, 2020 · Additional track brakes are being installed on the front and back of the train to reduce flat wheels and improve vehicle availability. Multiple Passenger Information System (PIS) enhancements to update the technology consistent with evolving needs and expectations.