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MCO Installs First New Gate Link Trams for Testing in $253 Million Overhaul

The early deliveries launch commissioning for a system replacement scheduled to finish in Fall 2027.

Overview

  • Three new Gate Link vehicles were unveiled and placed on the tracks on Feb. 27 as the initial wave of replacements.
  • The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority’s program will install four trams linking the North Terminal (A/B) with Gates 70–129 on Airsides 2 and 4.
  • Beyond vehicles, the upgrade renews running surfaces, operating systems, power distribution, vehicle controls, communications, and platform screen doors.
  • Testing and commissioning remain ahead before the new shuttles begin carrying passengers.
  • Officials say the modernization targets improved reliability and safety, with temporary operational adjustments expected during the work.