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A blue and white graphic with text reading "Michael Schneider Joins Paslay Group to Expand Transportation Practice."
News•by Staff and News Reports•October 2, 2026

Michael Schneider Joins Paslay Group to Expand Transportation Practice

The longtime transportation executive will help Paslay Group grow its advisory and program management work across transit, highway, and other infrastructure sectors.

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SEPTA Accelerate press conference
News•by Staff and News Reports•September 23, 2026

SEPTA Details Accelerate Vision for Transit System

The plan outlines investments in trolley modernization, new Metro and Regional Rail vehicles, accessible stations, and more frequent bus and rail service.

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Two MBTA railcars in station.
News•by Staff and News Reports•September 21, 2026

FTA Ends Direct Oversight of MBTA Safety Actions

The federal agency closed its remaining special directive to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities following a safety review that began in 2022.

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Prevost's Elk Grove Village, Illinois Service Center
News•by Staff and News Reports•September 18, 2026

Prevost Opens Expanded Chicago-Area Service Center

The $8.1 million Elk Grove Village investment nearly triples facility space while adding service capacity, parts storage, and customer amenities.

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A photo of an Amtrak train with a logo
News•by Staff and News Reports•September 17, 2026

Amtrak, CN Reach Agreements to Strengthen Passenger Rail Service, Safety

The agreement resolves a more than decade-long proceeding before the Surface Transportation Board concerning the terms and conditions for Amtrak services, such as the City of New Orleans, Illini/Saluki, and Wolverine.

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A New York MTA subway car with an open gangway
News•by Staff and News Reports•September 16, 2026

New York MTA Advances Final Contract for Second Avenue Subway Expansion

Contract Four is the largest in the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project and includes construction of station infrastructure, tracks, and signals for the subway expansion, MTA officials said. Work on Contract Four will begin in 2027.

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A San Diego MTS Copper Line vehicle
News•by Staff and News Reports•September 15, 2026

San Diego MTS Breaks Monthly Trolley Ridership Record

Agency officials said July’s ridership indicates MTS’s continued recovery from the pandemic.

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A blue and white graphic with text reading "NITA Names New Leadership, Expands Reduced-Fare Program."
News•by Staff and News Reports•September 14, 2026

NITA Names New Leadership, Expands Reduced-Fare Program at First Board Meeting

The new regional transit authority appointed its first board chair and interim executive director while extending reduced fares across CTA, Metra, and Pace for eligible riders.

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A CapMetro commuter rail train provided by Stadler
News•by Staff and News Reports•September 11, 2026

Stadler, CapMetro Sign Long-Term Rail Fleet Support Agreement

Beginning in 2027, Stadler will provide on-site technical expertise, spare parts support, training, and obsolescence management to help extend the reliability and longevity of CapMetro’s GTW fleet.

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A red, white, and blue graphic with the APTA logo and text reading "APTA Nominates 2026-2027 Chair & Vice Chair."
News•by Staff and News Reports•September 10, 2026

APTA 2026 Nominating Committee Selects Leadership Slate, Names Chair and Vice Chair Nominees

Leadership changes will help shape the association’s priorities and its representation of the transportation industry during the 2026–2027 term.

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