![“As MTS modernizes its Trolley fleet, we are very glad to see our older [second-generation] models continue to be put to use, serving the people of Mendoza to carry residents to work, school and other activities, just like they’ve been doing in San Diego for almost 30 years,” said Sharon Cooney, CEO of MTS, which ordered 45 new S70 low-floor LRVs from Siemens in 2016, the first of which was delivered in 2018. (Pictured: LRV ready to roll in Argentina.)](https://www.railwayage.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Trolleys-in-Arg-300x169.jpg)
San Diego Trolleys Making Their Way to Argentina
San Diego (Calif.) Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is donating up to 39 decommissioned Siemens SD100 LRVs (light rail vehicles) to the city of Mendoza, Argentina.
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OC Streetcar Reaches Construction Milestone
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Supply Side: Ballard, Harting, Navis, Siemens, Wabtec
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RPA: Amtrak Previews Plans for Infrastructure Bill Funding
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Siemens Appoints Global Communications Leader
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