{"id":234976,"date":"2026-07-03T21:09:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T21:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/234976\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T21:09:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T21:09:31","slug":"pittsburgh-regional-transit-unveils-america250-inspired-light-rail-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/234976\/","title":{"rendered":"Pittsburgh Regional Transit unveils America250-inspired light rail vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">PITTSBURGH \u2014 Pittsburgh Regional Transit unveiled a specially wrapped light rail vehicle in recognition of America250, the nationwide commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The commemorative vehicle draws inspiration from the iconic \u201cSpirit of \u201976\u201d streetcar that operated in Pittsburgh during the nation\u2019s Bicentennial celebration in 1976.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">\u201cNearly 50 years ago, Port Authority marked our nation\u2019s Bicentennial with a memorable \u201cSpirit of \u201d76\u2032 streetcar that became a symbol of celebration throughout our region,\u201d PRT CEO Katharine Kelleman said. \u201cAs America prepares to celebrate its 250th, we\u2019re proud to honor that history and connect today\u2019s riders to a unique chapter in Pittsburgh\u2019s transit story.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/https:\/\/d1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net\/07-03-2026\/t_5d05dcf736874f31b533b12a55bd9f27_name_0.jpg\"  width=\"800\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">Pittsburgh Regional Transit unveils America250-inspired light rail vehicle Pittsburgh Regional Transit unveiled a specially wrapped light rail vehicle in recognition of America250. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The unveiling of PRT\u2019s tribute coincides with the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum\u2019s recent restoration and unveiling of a Bicentennial-era streetcar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The commemorative vehicle, numbered #4255, will operate throughout PRT\u2019s light rail system at least through the rest of the year, officials say.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpxi.com\/mobile-apps\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Follow Channel 11 News on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wpxi\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> and <a 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