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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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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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