The Rail Transit Channel offers insight on rail systems, including original research, breaking news on funding, extensions, equipment, as well as local and federal legislation. Learn how improvements in fare collection systems, automated voice annunciation systems, railcar tracking and SmartCard technology can be used in rail transit systems to increase cash revenue, improve schedule adherence and facilitate regional integration. Industry experts review equipment and technological innovations being developed and implemented in the passenger rail industry to increase operational efficiencies, realize cost savings and enhance customer comfort and safety.