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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 30, 2022

TTC Set to Increase Service as Ridership Set to Make Return

Although TTC ridership throughout the summer has been in the 55% to 60% range, current models predict a further 10% to 15% jump over the coming weeks and months, barring any new pandemic restrictions.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 30, 2022

Caltrain, PG&E Celebrate Electrification Project Milestone

Electrification will reduce Caltrain’s greenhouse gas emissions and eliminate the particulate matter caused by the aging diesel engines.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 24, 2022

14 Alstom Coradia iLint Trains to Begin Service on 100% Hydrogen-Operated Route

The regional train only emits steam and condensed water while operating with a low level of noise.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 23, 2022

Caltrain Receives Its 3rd and 4th Electric Trainsets

The trains will go into service in 2024, and until then, will be tested to ensure they and the infrastructure they will rely upon are in good working order.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 23, 2022

Sound Transit Receives New Sounder Cars

The two new cars, one cab and one coach, are part of an 11-car order approved by the Sound Transit Board in 2020.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 19, 2022

U.S. DOT Awards $233M in Intercity Passenger Rail Grants

Funded by the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Program, the investments will help replace bridges and tunnels along the Northeast Corridor and more.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 17, 2022

Amtrak Seeking to Fill 4K Roles

To address this significant demand, the rail operation is hosting hiring events and career fairs to attract new talent, with a concentration in Los Angeles, Seattle, New Orleans, New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Oakland, Philadelphia, Miami, and Wilmington, Del.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 16, 2022

San Diego MTS Ridership Climbs by Nearly 50%

The latest Fiscal Year 2022 report revealed an increase in ridership of 52% for Trolley and 41% for bus when compared to FY21.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 16, 2022

Icomera Selected to Provide Digital System Upgrade to SunRail

As SunRail’s end-to-end solutions partner, Icomera will replace the existing, legacy Wi-Fi system aboard 22 cars (cabs + coaches).

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 11, 2022

STV Begins Work on SunRail Phase 2 North in Central Florida

Herzog Contracting Corp. is the prime contractor of the 12.2 mile, $34 million design-build commuter rail extension and passenger station in DeLand, Florida.

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