Siemens streetcars recalled in North Carolina

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On January 12, 2024, a significant development occurred in Charlotte, North Carolina, where half of the Siemens Mobility trams were withdrawn from service due to the discovery of a slider issue on the wheels of two three-section S70 model trams, reports Railway Supply.

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Siemens streetcars recalled in North Carolina

Siemens S70 tram (Siemens Mobility) Siemens Mobility

On January 12, 2024, a significant development occurred in Charlotte, North Carolina, where half of the Siemens Mobility trams were withdrawn from service due to the discovery of a slider issue on the wheels of two three-section S70 model trams, reports Railway Supply.

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