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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2025

Port Authority Breaks Ground on $2 Billion AirTrain Newark Project

The new $3.5 billion system will replace the existing AirTrain, which opened in 1996 and has become outdated, over capacity, and unable to accommodate Newark Liberty’s rapid growth.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2025

LA Metro Releases Industry Guide for Improving Transit to Major Events

The Playbook was developed through Metro’s SetGo Program, a national workshop series conducted with the American Public Transportation Association.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2025

Chicago's Metra Upgrades 3 Electric District Stations

All three stations now have enclosed, ADA-accessible street-level entrances and lobbies with elevators, new stairs and headhouses, new composite deck platforms, and new lighting and signage.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsOctober 6, 2025

Safety, Accessibility Key for FTA's Molinaro

Federal Transit Administrator Marc Molinaro recently addressed the crowd at the APTA's TRANSform Conference, which was held Sept. 14 to 17 in Boston.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2025

NTSB and FRA Issue Recommendations and Emergency Order for SEPTA Silverliner Fire Risks

Investigators cite recurring fires and systemic safety lapses, urging SEPTA to suspend its Silverliner IV fleet until root causes are resolved and long-term fixes are in place.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 3, 2025

Biz Briefs: Safety, Fare Collection, and More

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

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2025

Maryland Transit Introduces New Safety Policy, App to Improve Rider Safety

Supported by legislation enacted this year, the agency will begin to issue permanent or temporary bans across all modes, including Local Bus, Light Rail, Metro Subway, MARC Train, Commuter Bus, and Mobility.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 29, 2025

Biz Briefs: Stadler, Clean Energy, and More

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

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2025

WMATA Delivers $120M in Savings, Record Ridership in FY2025

The agency reported that customers took 264 million trips, a 9% increase over FY24 and 16% above budget projections, generating $462 million in passenger revenue.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2025

Pittsburgh's Board Passes FY2026 Budgets, Preventing Service Cuts

The adoption of the amended budgets follows approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation earlier this month that allowed PRT to use up to $106.7 million in state capital funds to cover operating expenses.

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