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News•by News/Media Release•August 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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News•by News/Media Release•August 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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News•by News/Media Release•August 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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News•by News/Media Release•August 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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News•by News/Media Release•August 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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Articles•Cover Story•by Louis Prejean•August 11, 2022

Safe and Secure: Transit Agencies Push for Community Improvement

From helping societal problems like homelessness and mental health to adding more security officers, these agencies are providing an example of how transit can help a community.

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News•by News/Media Release•August 10, 2022

HNTB Names Brennan as New National Transit, Rail Practice Consultant

He is based in Boston and serves as an expert technical resource for the firm’s clients nationwide.

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News•by News/Media Release•August 9, 2022

CTA Graduates Class of 80 New Bus Operators

The new operators, who either recently started or will enter service this week, have completed extensive and comprehensive training in all facets of operations, safety, troubleshooting, customer communications, and more.

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News•by News/Media Release•July 29, 2022

Sound Transit’s Board Confirms Preferred Alternative for West Seattle Link Extension

Before confirming or modifying the Preferred Alternative for the Ballard Link Extension, the board directed further study and engagement in certain areas from the Chinatown-International District through Downtown, Interbay, and Ballard.

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News•by News/Media Release•July 29, 2022

SFRTA Taps Dech as New Executive Director

He succeeds former Palm Beach County Commissioner Steven L. Abrams, who will complete 12 years of service with SFRTA and will remain onboard for a 30-day transition period at the request of the Governing Board.

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