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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2025

LA Metro A Line Extension Boosts Connections Across the County

The new stations connect even more communities from Pomona to Long Beach in time for major upcoming LA events, including the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 19, 2025

People Movement: The Latest from MARTA, NCTD, and More

METRO's People Movement covers the latest personnel moves in the public transit, motorcoach, and people mobility industries.

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A blue and white graphic with a headshot of Frank Di Giacomo and text reading "APTA Honors METRO's Former Publisher."
Newsby Alex RomanSeptember 18, 2025

METRO and SBF's Frank Di Giacomo Named to APTA's Hall of Fame

In addition, the association also named its outstanding public transit systems, partnerships, and individual awards for 2025.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2025

Pittsburgh Requests OK to Tap Capital Funds to Avoid Service Cuts, Fare Increases

If approved, the move would shift up to $106.7 million in capital funds and allow PRT to use the money to plug a projected $100 million operating budget deficit for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2025

California's Caltrain Hits 1M-Plus Riders for 3rd Month in a Row

As Caltrain approaches the first anniversary of the launch of electric service, the agency continues to show strong ridership growth.

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A rendering of the California High-Speed Rail project.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 11, 2025

Legislation on Cap-and-Invest Provides Forward Momentum for California's High-Speed Rail Project

The agreement paves the way for expanded construction, job creation, and future public-private partnerships statewide.

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Image of the Blue Line light rail in Charlotte, NC. Text reads: "FTA Launches Investigation of North Carolina CATS System."
Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2025

FTA Launches Investigation of North Carolina CATS' Security Spending & Safety Plans

The Federal Transit Administration will evaluate CATS' compliance with federal safety directives after multiple violent incidents in 2025.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 10, 2025

Photos From Sound Transit's I-90 Floating Bridge Testing

The first Sound Transit Link light rail vehicle crossed the I-90 floating bridge under its own power, enabling the start of a series of tests to prepare for the opening of the full 2 Line in early 2026.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2025

Seattle's First Powered Light Rail Vehicle Crosses I-90 Floating Bridge

The move marks a historic milestone for both the agency and transit industry — the first time in the world that trains under power are operating across a floating bridge.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2025

North America’s First Hydrogen-Powered ZEMU Passenger Train Sets Date to Begin Revenue Service

The train will depart the Metrolink San Bernardino Downtown Station in the city of San Bernardino at 10:32 a.m. and serve riders on the nine-mile Arrow Corridor of Metrolink’s San Bernardino Line throughout the day.

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