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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 21, 2023

Metrolinx Awards Service Contract to Siemens Mobility

The contract includes service for three years with an additional two-year option.

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Photo GalleriesFebruary 17, 2023

Valley Metro Rail Serves 250K During Super Bowl LVII

Ridership on light rail exceeded average ridership by 60% for the entire six days of events, proving that public transit is essential to hosting an international mega-event, according to Valley Metro officials.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 17, 2023

Illinois' RTA Adopts Strategic Plan

The plan’s vision is “Safe, reliable, accessible public transportation that connects people to opportunity, advances equity and combats climate change.”

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 17, 2023

CTA Signs Agreement with U.S. Army to Boost Employee Pool

The partnership is the latest in a series of initiatives the CTA has taken to recruit and support the veteran workforce.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 17, 2023

TransLink Partners to Incentivize Using Transit

As part of SCRAP-IT’s vehicle scrappage program, individuals who scrap their vehicles can now choose to receive a TransLink Stored Value Compass Card worth $50 monthly for 16 months.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 16, 2023

Stadler, Utah State Team to Bring Battery-Powered Train to U.S.

The goal of the project is to develop and build a battery-powered two-car-trainset.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 15, 2023

TransLink's Council Pushes for Renewed Federal Investment in Transit

In a pre-budget submission to the Minister of Finance, the Mayors’ Council is specifically calling for emergency relief funding of $250 million — to be matched by the BC government.

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Photo GalleriesFebruary 15, 2023

Metrolink Celebrates Riders on Customer Appreciation Day

Metrolink held its first Customer Appreciation Day on Valentine’s Day in 2019.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 14, 2023

MARTA Advances BRT Project

The project would connect existing heavy rail lines and provide high-capacity transit along a developing residential, institutional, and mixed-use corridor.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2023

CTA Moves Forward on All Stations Accessibility Program

Funding for this infrastructure project was sourced through Gov. Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan.

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