United Streetcar

D.C. streetcar debut by New Year’s eve?

All six of Washington, D.C.’s streetcars, including the youngest three delivered by United Streetcar, LLC, are undergoing what District Department of Transportation (DDOT) describes as pre-revenue operation, generating speculation that DDOT’s H Street Line may open just before 2014 ends.

LRT and streetcars advance in tandem

As North American cities make a comeback, and make their true transport needs known, streetcars and light rail transit systems both take the lead and go along for the ride.

Tucson streetcar line nears readiness

Six of eight streetcars ordered by Tucson, Ariz., for its Sun Link service have arrived in the city as Tucson prepares to launch passenger service, tentatively on July 25, 2014.

First United Streetcar vehicle arrives in D.C.

Washington, D.C.’s District Department of Transportation (DDOT) readied its official welcome of the first of three units being delivered by Clackamas, Ore.-based United Streetcar, LLC on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014.

Streetcar testing in D.C. under way

Testing and certification of Washington, D.C.’s first modern streetcar line has begun, with the first vehicle, supplied by Clackamas, Ore.-based United Streetcar, LLC, operating under its own power.

D.C. streetcar debut date still in flux

Construction continues at a fast pace on Washington, D.C.’s first modern streetcar line, even as district officials send conflicting signals on the line’s operational launch.

Portland gets fifth United Streetcar

Clackamas, Ore.-based United Streetcar, LLC has delivered its fifth streetcar to Portland, Ore., completing an order beset by manufacturing delays and potentially bolstering the company’s credibility.

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