Metro Transit Light Rail Clearance Test at W 21st Street Station

A Metro Transit light rail vehicle undergoes a clearance test at the W 21st Street Station in Minneapolis. This test was a crucial step in the construction of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) line, an expansion project that began in 2018. The Southwest LRT is intended to extend service to the western suburbs of Minneapolis and is slated for passenger operation in 2027. The testing ensures that the new vehicles can safely navigate the tracks and stations along the extended route.