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ArticlesCover StoryJune 27, 2022

The Brave New World of Recruiting– Or – Who Wants a Job Anymore?

The coach distributor has used the extra time provided by pandemic disruptions to embrace change and delve into new business realms, including electrification.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 24, 2022

Silver Line Extension Transferred to WMATA's Control

The milestone, known as the "Operational Readiness Date," marks the point where provisional care and control of the extension is formally transferred from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority to the agency.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 23, 2022

Amtrak Orders 50 More Siemens Mobility Charger Locomotives

Together with the initial order of 75 locomotives in 2018, the 125 diesel-electric units are a part of Amtrak’s sustainability initiative.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 20, 2022

U.S. DOT Provides $203.3 Million for West Lake Corridor Commuter Rail Project

To date, the USDOT has closed more than $7.4 billion in RRIF financing for projects across the U.S.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 20, 2022

Foothill Gold Line Light Rail Project Reaches 50% Construction Completion

Construction on the project began in July 2020 and continues to remain on schedule to be completed in early 2025.

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NewsJune 17, 2022

Pace Board Approves MaaS Contract, Fare Policy Changes

Driving Innovation, Pace’s strategic plan, identified the need for Pace to work with a MaaS provider to maximize transit access and ensure equitable regional access and system integration.

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NewsJune 16, 2022

WMATA Returns 8 7000-Series Railcars into Service

The popular 7000-series trains will first appear on the Green and Yellow Lines.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 15, 2022

Amtrak's NEC Acela Trains to 150 mph

The project is part of the New Jersey High-Speed Rail Improvement program and a $450 million investment by U.S. DOT, and the first of many speed upgrades anticipated in the NEC

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 14, 2022

California HSR Releases Final EIR to Finalize Project Alignment into San Francisco

If approved, this project section and its environmental document will complete full environmental clearance for high-speed rail in Northern California.

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NewsJune 14, 2022

California's OCTA Approves $1.65B Balanced Budget for FY 22-23

The budget utilizes new sources of funding received within the last year from the federal government as well as local funds to help restore much of the bus and rail service cut during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, based on demand.

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