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NewsJanuary 11, 2022

Cubic to Provide Next-Generation Fare Payment for Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

The investment will bring the next generation of contactless fare payment and collection technology, allowing riders to “tap and go” with their mobile devices and credit/debit cards.

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NewsJanuary 11, 2022

NJ TRANSIT Awards First Contract for Newark Penn Station Modernization

As part of the Phase One $9.2 million contract award to Parsons Transportation Group, they will utilize a team consisting of the world renowned Grimshaw Architects alongside a strong transit-focused consultant firm, Steer Group, to lead the Newark Penn Station Master Planning and Design portion.

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NewsJanuary 11, 2022

Valley Metro Introduces New Siemens Light Rail Fleet

The new fleet is being introduced gradually into the system after testing is completed, with the first three vehicles entering revenue service this week.

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NewsJanuary 11, 2022

NCTD Launches First-, Last-Mile Uber, Lyft Service

Passengers with a mobility device can book similar discounted trips for curb-to-curb service via an NCTD vehicle using the TripShot application.

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NewsJanuary 7, 2022

Governor Hochul, MTA Announce Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Moves Forward

The MTA submitted a request to the U.S. Department of Transportation to allow Phase 2 of the expansion to move forward and remain eligible for funding.

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NewsJanuary 7, 2022

Alstom to Supply New Coradia Stream Trains to DB Regio

The new trains will run on Germany’s Main-Weser subnetwork operating between Frankfurt, Giessen, Marburg and Kassel and will support the planned timetable change on 15 December 2024.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2022

Test Track and Vehicle Testing Facility to Be Used for New MBTA Red Line Cars

The dedicated track and facility will give the MBTA flexibility and control over the testing process and will allow a faster rollout of the new fleet.

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NewsDecember 27, 2021

D.C. Metro Pauses 7000-Series Railcar Ramp Up

Officials concluded in an abundance of caution that moving to a nightly inspection of 7000-series railcars is the prudent course of action.

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NewsDecember 27, 2021

Texas' Trinity Railway Express to Celebrate 25 Years in Service

As part of the celebration, the TRE is offering riders the opportunity to win 25 days of free rides.

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NewsDecember 21, 2021

GRTC Awarded State Grant to Study Zero Fares

The $8 million state grant is being matched with local funds from the City of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University.

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