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Board authorizes up to 260 new light‑rail vehicles from Siemens; supervisors applaud but note funding must be phased
Summary
The Board authorized a long‑term procurement program with Siemens to replace and expand Muni’s light‑rail vehicle (LRV) fleet. Supervisors praised the purchase as critical to improving transit reliability but stressed the contract will be funded in phases and requires future budget commitments.
The Board of Supervisors authorized a resolution to procure up to 260 light‑rail vehicles, spare parts and related services from Siemens Industry Inc. in an amount not to exceed approximately $1.2 billion over a 15‑year term.
Supervisor Scott Wiener, who introduced the item, described the procurement as “a big step forward for Muni and for public transportation in San Francisco.” Wiener detailed operational problems with the current LRV fleet: frequent breakdowns, insufficient numbers to replace damaged vehicles and service gaps. “Our light rail vehicle…
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