METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Staff

Editorial

Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffJune 5, 2013

S.F. Muni light rail posts 50% on-time performance

The low number is caused by aging trains, run-down tracks, outdated scheduling and few reserve vehicles to deploy when rail vehicles break down. The agency plans to update its scheduling, hire more supervisors and put out a bid next year for a new batch of light rail vehicles, which could be in service by 2017.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJune 5, 2013

Court schedules hearing on Honolulu rail appeal

Expedited for Aug. 15 at the appeals court in San Francisco. However, the delayed project is still on schedule to resume construction in September after gaining approval of its archaeological surveys.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJune 5, 2013

MTA to close Sandy damaged tunnels for repairs

Temporary fixes brought those tunnels back into service, but the damage has led to increased failures of components, a growing number of delayed trains and a pressing need to make permanent repairs.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Videosby StaffJune 5, 2013

N.Y. MTA Repair and Inspections of Hurricane Sandy Damaged Tunnels

MTA New York City Transit senior staff visited the Montague Tubes on Monday, April 15, 2013. The tubes were flooded and sustained severe damage during Hurricane Sandy.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJune 4, 2013

FMCSA shuts down S.C., Kansas operators

Destiny Tours falsified an inspection document and failed to regularly inspect, repair or maintain its single motorcoach as required by federal safety regulations. Meanwhile, following a passenger fatality, an inspection of the vehicle involved found that Kansas-based Midnight Express realigned seating, blocking all four emergency exit windows.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJune 4, 2013

First Transit N.C. contract extended

Manages the daily operations of Columbus County Transportation, maintains its fleet of 17 vehicles and employs the staff, which includes 16 drivers.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJune 4, 2013

Luminator-TwinVision open new repair, service facility

The “state of the art” facility is FAA-certified and has been awarded one of the highest quality standards: AS9100 REVC.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJune 4, 2013

Cap Metro announces 4 promotions

Selects Elaine Timbes as deputy CEO; Gerardo Castillo for senior VP and chief of staff; taps Ken Cartwright for VP, engineering and construction; and names Donna Simmons as VP, administration and risk management compliance officer.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJune 4, 2013

Bombardier wins German EMU order

Will supply three-car and five-car Talent 2 trains with a comfortable interior design.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJune 4, 2013

Report: 74% favor spending tax dollars for improved public transit

Eighty percent of those surveyed agreed with the statement public transportation investment can help create jobs and pave the way to a stronger economy. However, public transportation scores its strongest support when discussing access to opportunities.

Read More →