The first riders hopped on board TriMet’s new “Type 6” MAX trains on Thursday, Jan. 16, signaling another major advancement in our light rail system.
Two of the new vehicles, paired together to create one train, rolled out of TriMet’s Ruby Junction Rail Operating Facility at 6:06 a.m. to meet riders for the morning commute. In total, 30 new vehicles will enter service in the months ahead, operating on all five MAX lines. As TriMet’s most advanced trains, the Type 6s are part of an overall effort to boost reliability and the rider experience.
TriMet is excited to introduce the new trains. Before service, each one undergoes thousands of miles of testing to ensure they will provide a safe and reliable ride. With these trains being our most advanced, they require an even more exacting level of attention.
The Type 6 trains hold another notable first. They’re the first that are not entering service alongside an extension of the MAX system. That has been the norm since TriMet introduced the MAX system in 1986. Testing took place after hours, during regular service and during a short disruption in June 2024.
Source: TriMet