What best describes an Agile Release Train (ART)?

• A. A long-lived team of teams that synchronizes and delivers value on a common cadence
• B. A single developer working independently
• C. A marketing initiative
• D. A one-off project team

Answer: (A)

In SAFe, an Agile Release Train brings together multiple cross-functional teams into a single, long-lived engine that plans, commits to, and delivers value on a shared schedule. This train operates on a fixed cadence—typically a Program Increment of 8–12 weeks—so all teams align, synchronize, and integrate their work in lockstep each cycle. It isn’t a single developer, a marketing effort, or a one-time project team. The ART is built to be persistent and collaborative, with events like PI Planning and a common backlog and goals guiding a coordinated delivery of value. That focus on a stable, multi-team, cadence-driven delivery is why this description fits best.