{"id":172000,"date":"2026-02-27T21:18:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T21:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/172000\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T21:18:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T21:18:38","slug":"gate-link-tram-replacements-installed-at-orlando-airport-part-of-253m-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/172000\/","title":{"rendered":"Gate Link Tram Replacements Installed at Orlando Airport, Part of $253M Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"h-\">The Orlando International Airport has installed another set of the new Gate Link trams, which are part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2025\/11\/orlando-international-airport-gate-link-replacement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">airport\u2019s initiative<\/a> to upgrade its automated Gate Link tram system. The project will cost $253 Million.<\/p>\n<p>Gate Link Trams<a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mco-orlando-airport-new-trams-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1703\" alt=\"The Orlando International Airport has unveiled the new Gate Link trams.\" class=\"wp-image-1384863 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mco-orlando-airport-new-trams-1.jpg\" data-eio-rwidth=\"2560\" data-eio-rheight=\"1703\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mco-orlando-airport-new-trams-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Orlando International Airport has unveiled the new Gate Link trams.\" class=\"wp-image-1384863\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The gate link is the tram that connects Terminals A and B to their gates. In addition to replacing the tram vehicles, the airport will also upgrade infrastructure, communication systems, and platform doors.<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mco-orlando-airport-new-trams-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1703\" alt=\"The Orlando International Airport has unveiled the new Gate Link trams.\" class=\"wp-image-1384864 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mco-orlando-airport-new-trams-2.jpg\" data-eio-rwidth=\"2560\" data-eio-rheight=\"1703\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mco-orlando-airport-new-trams-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Orlando International Airport has unveiled the new Gate Link trams.\" class=\"wp-image-1384864\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Specifically, the project includes the replacement of all vehicles, running surfaces, operating systems, power distribution equipment, vehicle controls, communication systems, and platform screen doors.<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mco-orlando-airport-new-trams-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1703\" data-id=\"1384865\" alt=\"The Orlando International Airport has unveiled the new Gate Link trams.\" class=\"wp-image-1384865 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mco-orlando-airport-new-trams-4.jpg\" data-eio-rwidth=\"2560\" data-eio-rheight=\"1703\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1703\" data-id=\"1384865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mco-orlando-airport-new-trams-4.jpg\" alt=\"The Orlando International Airport has unveiled the new Gate Link trams.\" class=\"wp-image-1384865\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mco-orlando-airport-new-trams-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1703\" data-id=\"1384866\" alt=\"The Orlando International Airport has unveiled the new Gate Link trams.\" class=\"wp-image-1384866 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mco-orlando-airport-new-trams-3.jpg\" data-eio-rwidth=\"2560\" data-eio-rheight=\"1703\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1703\" data-id=\"1384866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mco-orlando-airport-new-trams-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Orlando International Airport has unveiled the new Gate Link trams.\" class=\"wp-image-1384866\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Gate Links are an essential component to MCO\u2019s ability to facilitate the smooth flow of both arriving and departing traffic. It connects the North Terminal Complex (Terminals A &amp; B) and Gates 70-129, which includes Airside 2 and Airside 4.<\/p>\n<p>Work is scheduled to be completed in Fall 2027. Watch the video below:<\/p>\n<p>Read more about the project <a href=\"https:\/\/flymco.com\/elevatingmco\/current-projects\/gatelink-replacement-gates-70-129\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Are you excited about the new Gate Link trams at MCO? 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