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NewsDecember 21, 2021

TTC’s 2022 Budget Returns Service to Pre-Pandemic Levels

The $2.24-billion operating budgets for both conventional and Wheel-Trans services will fund restoration of service to 100% of pre-pandemic levels on the conventional network with some room for new and enhanced TTC programs.

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NewsDecember 17, 2021

MTA Long Island Rail Road Awards Contract to Upgrade a Vital Interlocking Near Queens Village

This design-build project is part of the MTA’s 2015-2019 Capital Program.

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NewsDecember 17, 2021

SEPTA to Add Regional Rail Service with New Schedules

The changes are designed to better accommodate current riders and add options for others who may return to in-person work and other activities in early 2022.

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NewsDecember 15, 2021

Amtrak Announces Flynn to Retire, Names Gardner as New President/CEO

Stephen J. Gardner will be appointed as the company’s new president and CEO, effective January 17, 2022.

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NewsDecember 9, 2021

Hitachi, Alstom to Build HS2 Trains in Britain

The operational train, capable of operating at maximum speeds of 225mph (360 km/h), will reduce journey times for passengers.

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NewsDecember 7, 2021

Cost of Caltrain Electrification Increases, Project on Track for 2024

The cost will require an additional $462 million over the initial estimate for the project, $129 million over the estimate made by the Federal Transit Administration earlier this year.

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NewsDecember 2, 2021

NTSB Issues Safety Alert Warning of Wheel Movement on Rail Transit Trains, Commuter Railroads

Safety Alert 083 “Passenger Railcar Wheelset Alert” urges transit agencies and commuter railroads to address a condition in which wheels on certain railcars in the Washington Metro system moved outward from their mounted position on the axle.

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NewsDecember 1, 2021

WMATA to Maintain Reduced Rail Service Through Year End

Metro said it expects to update its service plans before the end of the calendar year. 

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NewsDecember 1, 2021

Alstom Transferring Bombardier’s V300 ZEFIRO Very High-Speed Train Contribution to Hitachi Rail

Alstom will continue to honor its obligations under the existing orders for Rolling Stock from Trenitalia and ILSA to ensure a seamless transition.

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NewsNovember 30, 2021

Alstom Signs Agreement with Metrolinx to Overhaul Commuter Railcars

The mid-life overhaul and upgrades of the cars will be performed over a two-year period, requiring the vehicles to be stripped down, overhauling parts, and producing newly refurbished BiLevel cars for the GO Transit fleet.

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