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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2025

New York Governor, MTA Tout Success of Congestion Pricing

August saw nearly 2.7 million fewer vehicles than baseline enter the congestion relief zone, a 14% reduction. August was level with June for the most significant vehicle reduction seen so far in 2025.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 10, 2025

See Tracks? Think Train! Operation Lifesaver Leads Annual Rail Safety Push

Learn more about how 2025 Rail Safety Week seeks to heighten awareness in preventing railroad crossing and trespass incidents.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2025

Chicago Announces 2 New Innovation Studio Challenges

The two challenge statements focus on improving the customer experience for non-English speaking riders and providing enhanced simulation technology to support rail operations training.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2025

Alstom to Supply Additional NJ TRANSIT Railcars

The purchase of additional rolling stock is part of NJ TRANSIT’s continuing efforts to create a more modern, efficient, and reliable fleet to serve passengers traveling within the state and commuting to New York City and Philadelphia.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 8, 2025

Biz Briefs: Thermo King, Hitachi Rail, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 8, 2025

California’s OCTA Delivers First Wave of Sand as Part of Coastal Rail Protection Efforts

The quarter-mile of sand being placed on North Beach in San Clemente over the next week is the initial deposit on a commitment to make sand a major part of emergency rail protection.

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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 3, 2025

Capitol Corridor’s TrainManager: A Digital Revolution in Rolling Stock Management

The project was named one of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Award Winners, earning the honor for the Rail category.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 1, 2025

People Movement: COTA, Denver RTD, and More

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

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ArticlesAugust 29, 2025

A Favorable Outlook for Chicago’s Intercity Rail Traffic, But Seat Shortages Loom

A new study, Growth Spurt: The Outlook for Chicago’s Intercity Rail Traffic through 2030, highlights an upswing in travel on state-supported Amtrak trains serving the Windy City, exemplified by many sold-out trains during Labor Day weekend.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2025

Seattle's Sound Transit Sets Link 1 Line Launch Date

The 7.8-mile Federal Way Link Extension features three new stations in South King County, serving Kent, Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way's Downtown Area. During peak hours, trains will operate every eight minutes.

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