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Release Date: Dec. 15, 2022
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040
 The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) welcomes the first of 14 new fourth generation (H4) light rail vehicles (LRV) to the current fleet, which will service the METRORail Red Line.
The H4's open seating plan and nearly four feet of aisle space allow easier flow through the car and better accommodates wheelchairs, strollers, and passengers with bicycles.
This is the Authority's fourth procurement of LRVs since METRO opened the Red Line for service in 2004 with 18 rail cars.
The vehicles go through an extensive qualification and safety process with 1,000 miles of running time before going into service.
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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly transportation services. METRO’s transit network includes local bus, METRORail, which includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), the Green Line (East End) and the Purple Line (Southeast), Park & Ride commuter buses, METROLift paratransit service, HOV/HOT Express Lanes, curb2curb microtransit service and METRO Star Vanpool. In 2020, the Authority introduced the METRORapid Silver Line, the region’s first bus rapid transit service. Bike & Ride programs and road improvement projects are also part of METRO’s commitment to the Houston region. Focused on investing in the region’s future mobility needs, the Authority developed the METRONext Moving Forward Plan. METRO is also the first transit provider in the region to pilot autonomous vehicle shuttle technology. Learn more about METRO services at RideMETRO.org, where you will also find useful tools like the RideMETRO app where you can plan your trip and even pay your fare from your phone. |
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